My Story...
Me as Inspector Javert in Les Miserables performing "Stars". HI
Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far, away......
I started out as a Choral Singer. Then I trained diligently to become an Operatic Tenor & Classical Concert Soloist. I toured Eastern Europe, the USA, and performed with the Los Angeles Opera Chorus. I've even shared the stage with legends like Placido Domingo and Bobby McFerrin.
In New York City I decided to expand my career into Musical Theatre and ultimately performed in National Tours(USA/Canada), Regional Theatres, and Off-Broadway. Touring the USA/Canada while performing the role of Aldolpho in the hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone is perhaps my favorite role of all time! I've also sung in the recording studio for several original cast musical theatre albums (Williamsburg! The Musical & Eva Del Barrio) and indie albums(Agua Trip: Genetics). For over 20+ years I've been able to keep my own voice healthy, consistent, and constantly improving. I'm proud to say that I have never missed a performance due to illness- even when performing nearly every night while on tour!
Me as Aldolpho in "The Drowsy Chaperone" National Tour (USA/Canada)
My inspiration to help other singers originally came from classical style voice training with the amazing Fred Carama. He saved my singing career from almost ending due to poor vocal techniques I'd learned from other teachers. He showed me how to connect to my true sound and keep it healthy.
Here's me as Chris in Miss Saigon alongside the awesome Juno Apalla as Kim. (I look like President Obama in this picture too! lol)
I was later trained in the art of teaching singers through Holistic Vocology (taught by the amazing Tom Burke-NYC and Robert Sussuma-NYC). My holistic teaching approach incorporates the elements of Estill Voice Training (Levels I & II), classical and contemporary styles training, speech rehabilitation, Pilates, Yoga, Alexander Technique, dance, my professional performance experience, martial arts, freestyle skateboarding, and the Pareto Principle (the “80/20 rule”). I also hold a BM in Vocal Music Education from Chapman University in CA and was awarded a graduate Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana where I worked on a MM in Voice Performance.
(Click here to view my complete CV/Resume)
My Production of Shrek Jr. at TexArts Summer of 2018. This is the interrogation scene of "Gingy" by Lord Farquaad and his henchman. I'm proud to say that I made the Gingy Puppet all by myself- NOT an easy task!
Now the RCVoiceStudio is in Austin, TX and I'm living the dream! I'm working with talented musical theatre performers, singer-songwriters, pop & rock vocalists, classical singers, and providing lots of audition coaching. I was a judge for GAHSMTA from 2016 -2020 and loved every moment of it. I’m currently teaching private voice lessons, hosting “Vocal Magic Mondays” on Instagram @RCVoiceStudio, and working with wonderfully talented performers at the McCallum High School Performing Arts Academy. I’m super grateful to Joshua Denning for having me join the team for a third year!
Since moving to Austin my singers have had successful auditions with Kids Acting, the Elite Ensemble for GAHSMTA, the Zach Theatre Pre-Professional Company, Summer Stock Austin and universities around the country. They’ve performed starring roles in West Side Story (Adderly School), In The Heights and Bring It On(Summer Stock Austin), and earned nominations & awards for GAHSMTA.
The 2016 Select Ensemble rocking it out at the nomination ceremony for GAHSMTA!
When I'm not helping transform singers into inspired vocal artists, I spend my free time practicing old-school flatland freestyle skateboarding tricks, rereading Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings, taking hikes & watching The Voice with my beautiful wife Sarah.
My wife and I at the GAHSMTA red carpet gala at the Long Center(Austin, TX)