about Vanessa
| National Association of Teachers of Singing | American Music Therapy Association |
Vanessa graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Musical Theatre Performance. She has sung in many shows and music venues around Chicago and Los Angeles. In 2014, she began her journey with music direction using her knowledge of the voice focusing on choral work.
During her choral work she fell into private teaching and found her true passion. Her studio grew quickly serving ages 4-94. from brand new beginners to professionals. Successfully sending students to musical theatre college programs, national tours, and Broadway.
Vanessa then found the field of music therapy and attended New York University for her master's degree in music therapy. Vanessa currently works in the mental health field as a music and recreational therapist in Los Angeles. Focusing on using the power of music to help clients find balance and acceptance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching
Private Studio | Owner & Teacher | 2013 - Present | Burbank,CA
Music Box School | Individual Piano & Voice Teacher | 2017 - 2019 | Brooklyn, NY
JA Vocal Music | Musical Theatre Group & Private Teacher | 2014 | Canoga Park, CA
Neighborhood Rock School | Pop Group & Private Coach | 2014-2016 | Burbank,CA
Music Direction
SheLA | Ink and Paint | 2024 | Music Director
Santa Monica Playhouse | Ink and Paint | 2024 | Music Director
The Geffen | The Lonely Few | 2023 | Music Intern
LAUSD VAPA Conservatory | Voice III Choir | 2022-Present | Choral Director
SODE Performing Arts | Youth Choir | 2022-Present | Choral Director
TADA! Youth Theatre | After School Programs | 2018-2019 | MD Teaching Artist
LAPD Community Division | Community Youth Choir | 2016 | Choral Director
La Mired Church | Spring Concert | 2015 | Choral Director
Burbank Community Theater | Multiple | 2013-2014 | Assistant Music Director
Music Therapy
Mission Community Hospital | Music Therapist | Behavioral Health | 2020-2022
Get In Tune | Music Therapist | PHP & Substance Abuse Rehabilitation | 2019-2020
N.C. Bronx Hospital | MT Intern | Inpatient & Geriatric Psychiatry & PHP | 2018 - 2019
Rebecca School | MT Intern | Children & Adolescents with ASD | 2017
Training & Workshops
Columbia College Chicago | B.A. Musical Theatre Performance | 2010
New York University | M.A. Music Therapy | 2019
Goodspeed Musicals | Music Direction Intensive | 2020
Maesta MD | Music Direction Masterclasses | 2018 - Present
MI for Health and Wellbeing | Music and Imagery Level 1 Certified | 2018
Special Skills
Clinical Improvisation, Music Therapy, Vocal Technique Teaching, Musical Theatre Audition Preparation Coaching. Repertoire Consulting. Musical Theatre Acting Coaching. Ukulele. Piano. Relaxation Technique. Choral Direction. Choral Arranging. Choral Choreography. Accompanying. Confidence Building.