Sound Investment Voice Studio
Welcome to Sound Investment Voice Studio (SIVS)
Welcoming ALL individuals to a studio where diversity is celebrated and evidence-based training meets your vocal aspirations.
At SIVS, "one-size-fits-all” vocal training takes a back seat.
Here’s the deal: I’m here to help you sing authentically and healthfully in the styles you love. (That’s just a fancy way of saying I want to help you sound like you, not a carbon copy of someone else, and help you keep your voice healthy.)
At SIVS, I focus on evidence-based techniques that fit your voice and goals.
Want to sing classical music? Great! Let’s do it.
Want to master your mix, explore jazz, or conquer commercial styles? I’m definitely your person for that.
So, what do you say? Ready to sound like the best version of yourself?
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Why SIVS?
Ever dreamed of stepping into the world of commercial vocal music but felt unsure where to start? Maybe you’ve always wanted to explore new styles but found yourself stuck singing only classical music. (Trust me, I’ve been there too!)
Or perhaps you’re already performing regularly but struggling to maintain your vocal stamina throughout your sets. Same here—I’m an active performer, so I get it! You need a vocal hygiene plan to stay "road-ready."
Maybe you’re looking to master a new style, unlock lost range, or recover your mix.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
I get it. I really do...
With years of performing experience as well as training in anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, I truly understand how the voice works. What I won't do is take your money for exercises or "concepts" that don't actually help you improve. Instead, I offer science-based, functional techniques that are designed to make a real difference. My goal isn't to keep you coming back forever—it's to give you the tools and confidence to master your voice, so you can sing and/or speak with reliable technique and freedom.
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Besides extensive training, I've walked the walk. As a professional jazz vocalist and big band singer, I’ve spent countless nights under the stage lights. As a member of Actors' Equity, I’ve sung my heart out eight shows a week in diverse roles—from Belle in Beauty and the Beast to Fiona in Brigadoon to belting my face off as Patti in Smokey Joe’s Café.
I’ve been a production singer on cruise ships and tackled the marathon of theme park work, performing 5–7 shows a day at Tokyo Disney (yes, it’s as intense as it sounds but also OH SO FUN!).
Between performance contracts, I’ve served as an adjunct on voice faculties at Western Carolina University, Appalachian State University, Lees-McRae College, UNC-Asheville, and Brevard College. Along the way, I’ve directed vocal jazz ensembles, taught opera workshop, led musical theatre dance classes, and even tackled movement for actors.
Recording? Yep, I’ve done that too. Over the past nine years, I’ve recorded three of my own albums and contributed to seven others. I’ve sung with the Grammy-Award winning New York Voices, worked in the studio with Darmon Meader of the New York Voices, and even toured as a backup singer for the alternative hip-hop group Deltron 3030.
So when I say “I get it” I mean it. And all those experiences have shaped how I teach—practical, hands-on, and grounded in the realities of a working performer’s life as well as functional, science-based vocal technique.
Real-world experience meets cutting-edge training—because your voice deserves both
In addition to earning B.M. and M.M. degrees in Vocal Performance from Appalachian State University, I’ve pursued extensive training in contemporary and commercial voice pedagogy. I’ve completed all three levels of the Contemporary and Commercial Music Voice Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University, Level I of Somatic Voicework™ – The LoVetri Method, and earned a Voice Styles Specialist Certificate from Berklee College of Music. (Yes, I’m a bit of a lifelong learner.) Did I mention that I'm currently a candidate for a Master's in Communication Disorders? That's right. Shortly, I will also be licensed SLP too.
In 2015, I had the privilege of participating in the NATS Mentored Teaching Project at UNC-Greensboro, with Matthew Edwards from Shenandoah University as my mentor teacher. Spoiler alert: he’s brilliant (as a teacher and an author), and it was an invaluable experience.
I’m also an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), where I served on the Executive Board for the North Carolina Chapter for five years and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Board for four. Staying up-to-date with the latest in voice science, pedagogy, and the ever-changing music industry is a top priority for me. To do this, I actively engage with organizations like the Jazz Education Network, the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), ASCAP. I'm also a member of the NCSHLA (North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association)
In short, I take professional development seriously—and maybe a little enthusiastically. And I can assure you, it is with that same enthusiasm I will approach our time together.
Curious?
Click "Apply Now" to fill our a no-commitment questionnaire and tell me more about your journey. I promise, no hidden strings, no pressure, just a free opportunity to explore how I can help you achieve your vocal aspirations.
I can't WAIT to hear your story!