Guest Instructors
Nicole Berke, Voice and Piano Teacher |
Abby Buchanan, Sound Therapist
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Nicole Berke is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist living and teaching in Portland, Oregon. Berke’s love of music comes from growing up in the Boston area with musician parents. She began singing before ...[read more]
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Abby Buchanan is a holistic body worker specializing in massage therapy and sound therapy. Abby's sessions merge the power of sound with skilled, compassionate bodywork. As a trained musician and a Licensed Massage Therapist, she has served over 2,000 clients since 1999. In 2013, she studied Sound Therapy in Nepal...[read more]
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Kristen Buhler, Voice Teacher
Mezzo soprano Kristen Buhler is a native of Oregon and lover of music of all genres. Kristen’s versatility of range and timbre allow her to regularly perform, record, and tour with many professional ensembles...[read more]
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Jennifer Davies, Voice Teacher
Jennifer Davies, soprano, is currently an active teacher and performer throughout the Portland area. Comfortable in both musical theater and operatic/classical repertoire, Jennifer has performed with companies such as Portland Opera...[read more]
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Estelí Gomez, Performance Coach
Originally from Santa Cruz, California, soprano Estelí Gomez enjoys a varied career of solo and ensemble singing throughout North America and Europe. In November Estelí was awarded first prize in the Canticum...[read more]
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Brian Hotchkin, Voice and Piano Teacher
Brian Hotchkin is a baritone, vocal instructor, stage director and arts administrator who has used his varied experiences to help advance the individual musical goals of students from all levels...[read more]
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Maria Karlin, Voice Teacher
A soprano with very eclectic tastes in music, Maria Karlin has sung for a variety of sacred and secular choral and opera ensembles such as Cappella Romana, Third Angle, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Trinity Consort, Resonance Ensemble, Portland Opera Chorus, and Opera Theater Oregon...[read more]
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Sophie Lippert, Piano Teacher
Sophie Lippert is a professional classical pianist and teacher. She has played voraciously as a soloist and chamber musician alike, and has been praised for her sensitivity, dynamism, expressiveness, and evocative musical maturity...
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Erica Melton, Pianist/Vocal Coach
Erica Melton is Artistic Director of Opera Theater Oregon (OTO), having worked with the organization since its founding in 2005. During her tenure with the organization, OTO has earned a reputation for high musical standards and original...[read more]
Maddy Ross, Voice and Piano Teacher
Stephanie Cordell, Acting Coach
Stephanie is passionate about mindfulness in education, marrying theatre and well-being to inspire others to find compassion, empathy, and awareness. Growing up as a kid in Virginia, there were very few artistic opportunities; through the help of many wonderful people, however, Stephanie discovered the path to becoming an actor, director, facilitator, and cake baker.
Nicholas Meyer, Voice and Piano Teacher
Nicholas Meyer, baritone, is a diverse singer who maintains an active singing and teaching career. Nicholas works with students of all ages, creating an encouraging environment and catering to the unique needs of each student. Employing his extensive...[read more]
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Maria Olaya, Guitar and Ukulele Teacher
David Saffert, Pianist/Vocal Coach
Joannah Ball, Voice and Piano Teacher
Joannah Ball is an active soprano soloist and teacher of voice and piano. She is passionate about helping students blossom in their love of music and designs music lessons uniquely for each person. Her teaching experience extends to students of all ages in her private music studio. In addition...[read more]
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