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Kathy Cammett, Voice Teacher, Acting Coach, BA, BBA, MMus, Cert. Vocology
Kathy Cammett specializes in Vocal Technique, Vocal Health, Acting, Audition Technique, and Performance Coaching. A caring and supportive teacher, she trains artists in Musical Theatre, Classical, Singer-Songwriter, and Pop/Rock styles. Her list of student and alumni achievements includes:
31 National Winners
20 Regional/Multi-State Winners
31 State + Local Winners
6 Professional Awards
Top Music + Theatre Schools
Major Scholarship Awards
Professional Credits: American Top 40, Billboard 200, #1 Independent, a top Asian recording artist, on Broadway, Off-Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, professional theatre, regional opera, Disney, Universal, Hallmark, and non-Equity companies.
Ms. Cammett holds a BA (Summa Cum Laude) in Theatre, a BBA and a Masters (With Distinction) in Solo Voice Performance - emphasis on Musical Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy, and holds a Certificate in Vocology via the National Center of Voice and Speech and has received additional training in voice habilitation and the use of technology for voice analysis and correction. She also is the proud recipient of a Joan Frey Boytim Award via The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and a Finalist for the 2023 Overture Awards Arts Educator Award.
She is very interested in voice science research as it applies to pedagogy as well as the use of technology for voice training. In addition to college coursework, she has had 13+ years of private voice training and coaching. Additional masterclasses, lessons and studies were with Lynne, Dawson, Susan Roper, David Maxwell Anderson, Dr. Ingo Titze, Dr. Kittie Verdolini, Carlos Serrano, Richard Raub, Robin Humphries, Frances Greep, Bard and Jan Suverkrop, Blyther Walker, Karl Resnik, Allan Mosher, and Jeffrey Peterson. As well, she passed the Praxis I and Praxis II Subject Assessments in the areas of General Music and Theater. Kathy has received clearances from the FBI and Child Abuse Clearances in Delaware and Ohio. She is very proud of the work she has done for victims of child abuse, date rape, and domestic violence.
As a conductor and director, she has led children and adults in choral groups, shows, and opera, from High School Musical and Evita to Dido and Aeneas. She has taught courses on auditioning, diction, voice, opera, acting, and the music industry. Behind the scenes, Kathy has been an innovator in designing programs to educate and attract young audiences to the arts, chaired fundraising events, and served on the boards of a variety of performing arts organizations. Other roles have been as Executive Director for the inaugural year of a comprehensive arts and academic based summer school for elementary through high school students, Artistic Director for an adult chorus, and Production Manager for a new 800+ performance venue.
31 National Winners
20 Regional/Multi-State Winners
31 State + Local Winners
6 Professional Awards
Top Music + Theatre Schools
Major Scholarship Awards
Professional Credits: American Top 40, Billboard 200, #1 Independent, a top Asian recording artist, on Broadway, Off-Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, professional theatre, regional opera, Disney, Universal, Hallmark, and non-Equity companies.
Ms. Cammett holds a BA (Summa Cum Laude) in Theatre, a BBA and a Masters (With Distinction) in Solo Voice Performance - emphasis on Musical Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy, and holds a Certificate in Vocology via the National Center of Voice and Speech and has received additional training in voice habilitation and the use of technology for voice analysis and correction. She also is the proud recipient of a Joan Frey Boytim Award via The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and a Finalist for the 2023 Overture Awards Arts Educator Award.
She is very interested in voice science research as it applies to pedagogy as well as the use of technology for voice training. In addition to college coursework, she has had 13+ years of private voice training and coaching. Additional masterclasses, lessons and studies were with Lynne, Dawson, Susan Roper, David Maxwell Anderson, Dr. Ingo Titze, Dr. Kittie Verdolini, Carlos Serrano, Richard Raub, Robin Humphries, Frances Greep, Bard and Jan Suverkrop, Blyther Walker, Karl Resnik, Allan Mosher, and Jeffrey Peterson. As well, she passed the Praxis I and Praxis II Subject Assessments in the areas of General Music and Theater. Kathy has received clearances from the FBI and Child Abuse Clearances in Delaware and Ohio. She is very proud of the work she has done for victims of child abuse, date rape, and domestic violence.
As a conductor and director, she has led children and adults in choral groups, shows, and opera, from High School Musical and Evita to Dido and Aeneas. She has taught courses on auditioning, diction, voice, opera, acting, and the music industry. Behind the scenes, Kathy has been an innovator in designing programs to educate and attract young audiences to the arts, chaired fundraising events, and served on the boards of a variety of performing arts organizations. Other roles have been as Executive Director for the inaugural year of a comprehensive arts and academic based summer school for elementary through high school students, Artistic Director for an adult chorus, and Production Manager for a new 800+ performance venue.
Kat Reeve, Voice Teacher, Acting Coach, BA, MFA
Kathleen ‘Kat’ Reeve is a graduate of Boston University and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the UK. As a performer, her background spans music theater, singer-songwriter, and classical/opera. She studied with Ms. Cammett for 8+ years and has been teaching since 2020.
As a teacher, her goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for her students to fail in (yes you read that correctly!) and strongly believes that the only way to learn - especially a skill as vulnerable as singing - is to just jump in and be prepared to make some strange noises. :)
In her spare time she runs, learns fun facts about history, and enjoys a cup of tea with a fantasy novel. The New York-based teacher still calls New Hampshire 'home' in her heart.
As a teacher, her goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for her students to fail in (yes you read that correctly!) and strongly believes that the only way to learn - especially a skill as vulnerable as singing - is to just jump in and be prepared to make some strange noises. :)
In her spare time she runs, learns fun facts about history, and enjoys a cup of tea with a fantasy novel. The New York-based teacher still calls New Hampshire 'home' in her heart.
Lyena Atonyicq, Piano Teacher, Vocal Coach, Bachelor's: Piano, Master's: Piano, Opera Coaching, Chamber Music
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Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Lyena Atonyicq holds three master’s degrees: two in piano performance from the Tchaikovsky Music Conservatory and New Jersey’s Rowan University, plus a double master’s degree in opera coaching and chamber music from Temple University in Philadelphia. She has been studying with such internationally acclaimed pianists as Tatiana Verkina, Boris Fedorov, Boris Petrushansky, Naum Schtarkman, and Veda Zuponcic.
Among her competition awards are top prizes in the International Piano Competition in Athens, Greece, as well as in the MTNA National Piano Competition, NJMTNA Piano Competition, and the International Piano Competition in Washington DC, where, as a first prize winner, she performed a solo recital in the United States State Department. As a teacher, she is dedicated to healing trauma in children and adults through classical music and the arts. She believes that the power of music through a top-notch music education is essential for fostering creativity, cognitive development, and healing. As a vocal coach, she is in high demand. A choice of the Lake George Opera Festival, Ms. Atonyicq was invited to be an opera coach and pianist in the famed event, where she was featured in a world debut of the opera “Eleanor Roosevelt.” written for solo piano and singers. She is well-known in San Diego, Philadelphia, and New York City in her roles as both a concert pianist and an opera coach, where she is often invited as an expert on Russian music. |
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Kevin Topmiller began playing guitar over 20 years ago in northern Kentucky. He knew from an early age he wanted to have a career in music, and eventually attended the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music, where he earned his B.M. and M.M. degrees. During his time in college, Kevin began teaching and now has over 15 years of teaching experience in many different styles of music. While his degrees are in classical guitar, Kevin has played and performed a wide variety of musical styles including classical, rock and roll, folk, and jazz. He has played gigs at weddings, cocktail hours, bars, and more. In addition to guitar, Kevin enjoys playing ukulele, lute, and harmonica in his free time.
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