Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanMatthew GrillsMM ’12ALUMNI PROFILE “Eastman will always hold a special place in my heart. The voice faculty was always so supportive of each and every student. It was a place I felt I could be creative and make mistakes. The academic standard is extremely high and challenged me to…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanJulia BullockBM ’09ALUMNI PROFILE “I’ve found in my few years after Eastman that there isn’t much room for self doubt, confirmed by my teacher’s words. None of us performs without flaws and the music suffers if we focus on our flaws; breathing well comes from enjoyment and confidence, not…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanKathryn LewekBM ’06 MM ’08ALUMNI PROFILE “Eastman is the model to which all music schools should aspire. Eastman has a diverse range of fabulous performance opportunities to allow for creative exploration. Along with a strong foundation of artistic and practical tools, it was this freedom of exploration that molded…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanLiz BrooksMM ’02ALUMNI PROFILE “My time at Eastman taught me many things as a student, a singer, and a budding professional. I learned that one cannot rely on talent alone. Hard work, preparation, and tenacity are all major tools necessary for having a successful career as a classical musician…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanErin MorleyBM ’02ALUMNI PROFILE “I really found myself at Eastman, as a singer, as a musician, as a person. I had so many rich and varied experiences. I was surrounded by students whose talents amazed me and whose ways of thinking expanded my vision. I had excellent instructors who…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanAnthony Dean GriffeyMM ’01ALUMNI PROFILE “Eastman holds a special place in my heart. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe my feelings for Eastman. I received excellent vocal instruction, career guidance, and encouragement from the entire voice faculty. It’s a unique place because they care about every student and want…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanNicole CabellBM ’01ALUMNI PROFILE “Eastman played a major role in my formation as an artist. I felt free to pursue projects outside of my requirements, and even my chosen genre of music. Because I wasn’t thrust into performance situations beyond my abilities, I could develop slowly, with clarity and…
Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching at EastmanTom Meglioranza MM ’95ALUMNI PROFILE “Eastman was the perfect place for me. It was very challenging, yet always warm and supportive. When I arrived in Rochester, I could barely read music. My teacher not only helped build the technical foundation of my singing, but taught and showed me what…
