“Alex creates the perfect supportive space to explore. While she doesn't let me get away with ANYTHING in our lessons, she's so warm and nonjudgemental I feel empowered to try new things and grow.”
-Kira Dills-Desurra, Operatic Mezzo-Soprano
“Alex is a fantastic teacher for a beginner of any age. She adjusts her teaching to your natural abilities and is also very nurturing in the process. In a few weeks my vocal technique really improved!”
-Crystal Manich, Stage Director & Filmmaker
Alexandra offers a holistic approach to voice instruction. Her process-oriented teaching style gives students room to learn at their own pace, get to know their own instruments, and discover their authentic voices.
Her students range from absolute beginners to established professionals. No matter the level, she teaches them how to use their voices healthfully and with ease, whether they’re working through complex operatic arias or learning to match pitch. Her studio is a safe place to experiment with technique, repertoire, and interpretation – freed from perfectionism and judgment, her students are able to make all kinds of sounds in order to discover the ones that work best for them.
Alexandra built her vocal expertise performing leading operatic roles all over the US and Canada. In addition to her performing schedule, she regularly speaks on panels and gives masterclasses at opera companies, young artist programs, and graduate schools. She also recently finished her tenure as a coach with The Glimmerglass Festival’s 2022 season working with the festival young artists. Above all, she still studies with her own teacher on a regular basis, as she firmly believes learning to sing is a lifelong endeavor. Her studio is both in person in Chicago, and also virtual. She always strives to help students across the country and world learn, grow, and sing from their hearts.