VOCAL INSTRUCTOR LISTING
Amanda (Mandy) Baker - Voice, Beginning Piano (all music Genres)
Studio Days: Monday's & Tuesday's 2:30-8:30PM, 30 or 60 minute Lessons Weekly Online OR In-person
Education: M.M in Opera Performance University of Maryland College Park 2017, B.M. Vocal Performance & Minor Biological Anthropology - UW Stevens Point 2015. Oconomowoc HS
Affiliations/Awards: National Society of Leadership & Success, Tri-M Music Honors Society, International Thespian Society
Student Age/Preferences: Motivated musicians of all ages are welcomed
Lesson/Tuition Fee: $27 per half hour, $52 per hour, Cash, Check or Paypal
Contact: 715-252-8868 • amandabakersoprano@gmail.com www.amandabakersoprano.com
"My goal as a voice teacher is to embrace each unique voice and bring out a more confident singer. Together we will begin to master the fundamental techniques of singing, along with motivating our performances with emotional honesty. The objective is a free and honest tone. Like I always say; Breathe, Connect, Sing."..
Studio Days: Monday's & Tuesday's 2:30-8:30PM, 30 or 60 minute Lessons Weekly Online OR In-person
Education: M.M in Opera Performance University of Maryland College Park 2017, B.M. Vocal Performance & Minor Biological Anthropology - UW Stevens Point 2015. Oconomowoc HS
Affiliations/Awards: National Society of Leadership & Success, Tri-M Music Honors Society, International Thespian Society
Student Age/Preferences: Motivated musicians of all ages are welcomed
Lesson/Tuition Fee: $27 per half hour, $52 per hour, Cash, Check or Paypal
Contact: 715-252-8868 • amandabakersoprano@gmail.com www.amandabakersoprano.com
"My goal as a voice teacher is to embrace each unique voice and bring out a more confident singer. Together we will begin to master the fundamental techniques of singing, along with motivating our performances with emotional honesty. The objective is a free and honest tone. Like I always say; Breathe, Connect, Sing."..
Davey Harrison - Mandolin, guitar, claw-hammer banjo, uke, voice, and songwriting.
Education: MM from New England Conservatory in Boston, MA Contemporary Improvisation focusing on mandolin and vocal performance. BM - Lawrence University Vocal performance.
Studio Days: M-F (In Person or Virtual)
Contact: daveyharrisonmusic@gmail.com 262-490-8952
"A former student of WCCM and originally from Gloucester, England, Davey Harrison found his passion for the mandolin and American Roots music while growing up in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin". Davey looks forward to coordinating group folk/bluegrass sessions.
https://www.daveyharrison.com/
Education: MM from New England Conservatory in Boston, MA Contemporary Improvisation focusing on mandolin and vocal performance. BM - Lawrence University Vocal performance.
Studio Days: M-F (In Person or Virtual)
Contact: daveyharrisonmusic@gmail.com 262-490-8952
"A former student of WCCM and originally from Gloucester, England, Davey Harrison found his passion for the mandolin and American Roots music while growing up in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin". Davey looks forward to coordinating group folk/bluegrass sessions.
https://www.daveyharrison.com/
Dawn Riesing - Voice, Beginning Piano, Uke
Education: BM UW Superior & MM Vocal Performance WCCM since 1999
Studio Days: Contact instructor (Virtual)
My teaching is based in practical body awareness, Speech Level Singing, and Bel Canto Technique. I work with students who sing classical music, jazz, musical theater, pop, folk, opera, country, and just about every genre there is. My philosophy is that you have to find your authentic voice and inner confidence for any genre to work.
dawnriesing@gmail.com, 262-490-3401, www.theauthenticvoice.us
Ben Tajnai- Voice
Experience: Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance, Roosevelt University, Arrowhead HS, WCCM Staff 2015
Ben is a favorite performer for the Milwaukee Bucks and Theater companies, proficient in many vocal styles-Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, Pop, and Gospel and his philosophy centers around healthy, stress-free singing.
Studio Days: Virtual Openings Mon-Fri
btajnai@gmail.com 262-510-4640
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Experience: Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance, Roosevelt University, Arrowhead HS, WCCM Staff 2015
Ben is a favorite performer for the Milwaukee Bucks and Theater companies, proficient in many vocal styles-Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, Pop, and Gospel and his philosophy centers around healthy, stress-free singing.
Studio Days: Virtual Openings Mon-Fri
btajnai@gmail.com 262-510-4640
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Ellen Winters - Reynolds - Voice, Music Theory, Sight Singing
WAMI, ASCAP, Jazz Education Network, Chicago Cabaret Professionals, Recording Artist
WCCM since 2006, Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Music Faculty since 2007. Ellen teaches a variety of genres (Musical Theater, Jazz, Rock/Pop, Classical) and works with students on established vocal technique in all styles. Ellen holds a variety of music camps in both Chicago and Milwaukee each year and has offered coaching and Master Classes at Divine Savior Holy Angels HS, First Stage, Brookfield Center for the Arts and Lake Country Playhouse.
Studio Days: Virtual Openings Tuesday & Thursday - Contact Ellen directly for times
ellenwintersmusic@gmail.com 414-736-0989 www.ellenwinters.com
Rate: $27 per 1/2 hour $50/hour (booked by semester)
WAMI, ASCAP, Jazz Education Network, Chicago Cabaret Professionals, Recording Artist
WCCM since 2006, Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Music Faculty since 2007. Ellen teaches a variety of genres (Musical Theater, Jazz, Rock/Pop, Classical) and works with students on established vocal technique in all styles. Ellen holds a variety of music camps in both Chicago and Milwaukee each year and has offered coaching and Master Classes at Divine Savior Holy Angels HS, First Stage, Brookfield Center for the Arts and Lake Country Playhouse.
Studio Days: Virtual Openings Tuesday & Thursday - Contact Ellen directly for times
ellenwintersmusic@gmail.com 414-736-0989 www.ellenwinters.com
Rate: $27 per 1/2 hour $50/hour (booked by semester)
Dr Thomas Weis - Voice, Beginning Piano, Musicianship
Doctor of Musical Arts – Vocal Performance
Dr. Weis teaches Contemporary AND Classical styles.
Voice lessons are individually tailored to meet the needs of each voice and each student’s current vocal maturity and ability.
Studio Days – T/W (In-Person and Virtual) Contact Dr. Weis directly for times:
Contact - tweiscu@gmail.com / 262-349-5514
The Weis Studio Motto: “Healthy Technique for Healthy Singing
Rates: $300 30-minute lessons/ (8 weeks) $600 60-minute lessons/ (8 weeks)
*Family discount* 2 or more family members will receive 1 free lesson/8-week session
Doctor of Musical Arts – Vocal Performance
Dr. Weis teaches Contemporary AND Classical styles.
Voice lessons are individually tailored to meet the needs of each voice and each student’s current vocal maturity and ability.
Studio Days – T/W (In-Person and Virtual) Contact Dr. Weis directly for times:
Contact - tweiscu@gmail.com / 262-349-5514
The Weis Studio Motto: “Healthy Technique for Healthy Singing
Rates: $300 30-minute lessons/ (8 weeks) $600 60-minute lessons/ (8 weeks)
*Family discount* 2 or more family members will receive 1 free lesson/8-week session