About David
David is a Singer, Actor, Vocal Producer, Speech Coach and Director. Amongst other creative endeavors, he spent 9 years as a vocal teacher at one of the most prestigious private schools in the nation.
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As a singer, David has been a soloist at : The Kansas City Symphony, The New York Musical Theater Fringe Festival, The Points of Light Convention for the late President George H. Bush and many other national benefit concerts - from The American Cancer Society to The Hurricane Katrina Disaster Fund.
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David has also directed productions in every musical medium. A notable collaboration was with playwright Tony Kushner on a historically accurate production of the operetta Brundibar. It was guided by the translator and Brundibar's original cast member, Terezin survivor and indomitable Holocaust educator, the late Ela Weissberger.
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And as a performer, David has been lucky enough to be in acclaimed productions by the likes of Tony, Olivier and Oscar winning directors in Film and Theatre. He is equally at home in Shakespeare, Musical Theatre and Classical Music.
Acting for the Singer
Regardless of what the piece is, David most values finding the truth and the reality of whatever project he's working on. Often the technical demands of a role are placed ahead of honesty in performance and he is dedicated to combining them in order to most effectively tell the story to an audience.
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The same philosophies guide his personal coaching:
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" We'll find your interpretation of a song or score. I work from an actor's understanding of character, as well as a composer's interpretation of a character's inner life.Together they create a fully rounded performance."
Gelber and Manning in Pictures
(c) Don Spiro
"Brundibar" (c) Choate Rosemary Hall
VOICE LESSONS
David tailors each lesson for the individual student and their needs.
Besides vocal pedagogy, he uses his comprehensive knowledge of repertoire to build a students book. Students are provided with digital copies of all music along with mp3’s to practice with.
David also works extensively on breaking down a song and coaching it for performance or auditions.
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Every lesson is a chance for improvement! Whether you’re a student or a professional, there’s nothing more important than being trained by an experienced voice teacher.
"If you are committed to learning and persistently doing the work, we can find your individual voice together!"
ONLINE VOICE LESSONS
After extensive research and investment, David has discovered that studying online works well and singers can still make amazing discoveries and growth!
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Remote students get the same musical pedagogy, Alexander technique, song interpretation, repertoire building, and access to David's vast digital music library. All students will be provided with digital sheet music and MP3’s of accompaniment and vocal lines to practice. And all this from the safety and comfort of your home!
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"Online lessons can be an extremely convenient option for many students, and we’ve found through experience, just as interesting, fun and effective!"
TEACHING Experience
David has taught teens, adults and professionals for well over a decade. His students have performed at major opera venues, symphonies, Broadway and regional theaters. He has also worked as a vocal producer, working in the studio with various artists on recoding albums.
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Many of his students have gone on to attend some of the most prestigious performing arts colleges and universities both here in the United States and abroad.
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David also works with major companies in New York City, leading workshops and masterclasses for their employees to better their performance and presentations.
Customized Voice Lessons to Fit Your Needs
"I provide the tools & guidance needed to help all of my students excel by taking advantage of my vast performance and teaching experience. I incorporate Alexander Technique along with in-depth vocal pedagogy to give performers a better understanding of themselves as a singer who acts - or an actor who sings."
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Get in touch today to find out more and to reserve a consultation.
TESTIMONIALS
All potential lessons start with a consultation to make sure David is the right fit for you.
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Please contact the link below with any questions.
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