Paul W., Moore Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 73160

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About Me

Paul has been singing and performing since he was only six years old. He decided to pursue music as a career and studied voice in college where he received his Bachelors of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Lee University, his Masters of Music degree in the same field from Appalachian State, and he is currently working on his dissertation to complete his Doctorate in Music at the University of Oklahoma. Paul has received over a decade of professional vocal training, the last four years being with Metrapolitan Opera Baritone Kim Josephson, and he has also taught voice privately. Paul has had the opportunity to perform in such venues as the St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Marks Basilica, and The Whitehouse, and his performance history includes lead roles in works such as L’elisir d’amore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Don Pasquale, and Les Misérables. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Paul has professional techniques to help you expand and enhance your singing ability. He is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Signup now to schedule a meeting! Submit

Paul W. has over 6 years of music experience in the Moore area.

Paul W. is proficient in and teaches Vocal Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Bachelors of Music- Vocal PerformanceMay 2009

Lee University

Master of Music - Vocal PerformanceMay 2011

Appalachian State University

Doctorate Musical Arts - VoiceAugust 2019

University of Oklahoma

Award Name:

NATS Competition First PlaceMarch 2009

National Association of Teachers of Singing

NATS Competition Third PlaceMarch 2010

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Hoving FellowshipAugust 2015

University of Oklahoma

Opera FellowshipAugust 2015

University of Oklahoma

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I have been trained in what is known as bel canto style. Bel canto simply means “beautiful singing” and is an Italian technique that has been developed for centuries. Many people shy away from this concept because they are not interested in singing classical music, but the primary techniques of bel canto style are vital to any genre of music, and its basic techniques are applicable to any genre. These techniques are full diaphragmatic breath support, resonance gained through proper breathing, and avoiding muscle tension while singing. These key elements are far to often missed by today’s professionals, and that is why many of them often have to cut their tours short because they wear out their voices. Differences in genre and style come through other factors such as diction and timbre. We can specify these details depending on your desires, but the three elements stated above are vital to any genre.

Formal Education:

Voice Teachers Kim Josephson Randall Outland Tony Deaton Vocal Coaches Marilyn Horne Elizabeth Avery Lorne Richstone Arlene Shrut Susan Slingland Mary Gayle Greene Opera Coaches William Ferrara Joseph Amaya James Frost Brett Hyberger Conductors Jonathan Shames Eugene Enrico William Green Stephen Hopkins David Holsinger Glenn Draper John Rutter

Private Education:

Voice Lessons from 2003 - 2005 from Diane St. Pierre in Lawrenceberg, KY

Performing Experience:

Opera / Operetta / Musical Theatre (* performed in English ) Edgardo Lucian di Lammermoore Universiry of Oklahoma 2018 Ernesto Don Pasquale University of Oklahoma 2017 Lensky Eugene Onegin * University of Oklahoma 2016 Shepherd L ’ Orfeo ( unstaged ) University of Oklahoma 2015 Garold The Conspirators * University of Oklahoma 2015 Rinuccio Gianni Schicchi * Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2011 Nemorino L ’ elisir d ’ amore * Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2010 Kaspar Amahl and the Night Visitors Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2009 Grosvenor Patience Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2009 Elder Gleaton Susannah Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2008 Jimmy The Circuit Rider ’ s Wife Cleveland, TN Priest, Chorus Die Zauberfl ö te Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2006 Opera / Musical Theatre Scenes Nadir Les p ê cheurs de perles, “ Au fond du temple saint ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2011 Tamino Die Zauberfl ö te “ Hm ! Hm ! Hm ! Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2011 Nerone L ’ incoronazione di Poppea, “ Purti miro ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2010 Cinderella ’ s Prince Into the Woods, “ Agony ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2010 Sam Kaplan Street Scene, “ We ’ ll Go Away Together ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2009 Lun Tha The King and I, “ We Kiss in a Shadow ,” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2009 “ I Have Dreamed ” Frederic Pirates of Penzance “ Stay, Frederic, Stay ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2009 Enoch Snow Carousel, “ When the Children are Asleep ” Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2009 Jean Val Jean Les Mis é rables, “ Who Am I ” Junaluska Singers, Lake Junaluska, NC 2009 Ramiro La Cenerentola, “ Zito, zito, piano, piano ” Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2008 Raoul Die lustige Witwe, “ Women ” Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2008 Oratorio / Concert / Recital ( Soloist ) Collegium Musicum : Early Music of France University of Oklahoma 2019 Collegium Musicum : Purcell Opera Favorites Concert University of Oklahoma 2018 Collegium Musicum : Sacred Music of Claudio Monteverdi University of Oklahoma 2017 Collegium Musicum : Spanish music of the Middle Ages University of Oklahoma 2016 and Renaissance Messiah Handel Louisville Master Chorale, Louisville, KY 2012 Chattanooga, TN 2009 First United Methodist, Cleveland, TN 2008 Creation Haydn Louisville Master Chorale, Louisville, KY 2012 King David Honneger Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2007 Mass in C Beethoven Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2006 Master ’ s of Music Full Recital Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2011 Bachelor of Music Full Recital Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2009 Bachelor of Music Half Recital Lee University, Cleveland, TN 2008 Choral / Chamber Experience 2015 - 2019 Collegium Musicum, University of Oklahoma ( Soloist ) 2019 Spring – Early Music of France 2018 Fall – Musica Transalpina Spring – Theatre Music of Henry Purcell 2017 Fall – Monteverdi ’ s Sacred Music Spring – Handel ’ s Opera “ Acis and Galatea ” 2016 Fall – Monteverdi, Madrigal ’ s of Love and War Spring – Early music of Spain 2015 Fall – Monteverdi ’ s Opera “ Orfeo ”, 1607 2015 - 2019 Resident Artist at First Presbyterian Church in Norman, OK 2018 Stravinsky Concert : Les Nos and Symphony of Psalms, OU Chorale 2012 Louisville Master Chorale ( Soloist ) 2011 Louisville Vocal Project 2011 Glenn Draper Singers ( Soloist ) 2009 - 2011 Quintessential ! ( Soloist ) 2009 - 2011 Resident Artist at First Presbyterian Church in Boone, NC 2010, 2011 Summer Artist at Blowing Rock Methodist Church in Blowing Rock, NC 2009 Junaluska Singers ( Soloist ) 2006 - 2009 Resident Artist at First United Methodist in Cleveland, TN 2005 - 2009 Lee University Chorale ( Soloist ) 2005 - 2008 Lee University Choral Union

Experience Teaching:

2019 Norman Music Institute : Vocal Instructor 2009 - 2018 Taught several private voice students since my senior year of college 2009 - 2011 High School Lecturer with Quintessential Quintet at Appalachian State University. We traveled to local schools, performed various classical repertoire, and lectured on our repertoire, music history, vocal technique, and more.