Piano, Voice, co-founder
“It’s simple: Success in any endeavor leads to self-confidence and enjoyment. The cultivation of the skills needed to attain intense focus and efficient practice lead to this success.”
Teaching privately and performing professionally for over 20 years, Molly Jo brings not only a wealth of expert teaching methods, but also intense enthusiasm for her craft. Molly Jo grew up studying classical piano, and continued those studies in college. While at college, she also studied classical voice, eventually leading her to Boston to perform as an opera singer. In addition to preparing students for entrance to various Music Conservatory’s and Operatic careers, Molly Jo is passionate about early music education and working students of all levels. She has spent years working on ways to adapt Kodaly teaching methods to use successfully with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Whether a beginning 5 year old, or a working professional, Molly Jo has the experience and techniques to make learning piano and voice fun and effective, thus building the confidence level of every student.
Education
- M.M., Vocal Performance, Arizona State University
- B.A., Music Education, Vocal Performance Emphasis, Magna Cum Laude, Whitworth College
- Kodaly Summer Institute, New England Conservatory
- Initial Teaching Certificate, State of Washington, Endorsements: Choral Music, K- 12
- Member of NATS
Vocal Teachers
- Carol Vaness, Arthur Levy, Andrea Del Giudice, Maria Spacagna, Sharon Daniels, Helen Hodam. (Studies in all aspects of vocal technique for various music styles including classical, jazz, pop, blues, R&B, musical theatre)
- Major focus on Operatic repertoire and audition preparation
Performance Experience
- Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Providence, Granite State Opera, Raylynmor Opera, and Longwood Opera
- Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Micaela in Carmen, Violetta in La Traviata, Bianca in La Rondine, Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Adina in Elixir of Love, Adele in Die Fledermaus
Orchestral Performances with
- Nashua Symphony, Oregon Coast Music Orchestra, Monadnock Orchestra, Waltham Philharmonic, Nashua Symphony, Scituate Choral Art Society, and Masterworks Chorale
- Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mozart Requiem, Poulenc’s Gloria, and Handel’s Messiah, Fourth Symphony by Mahler, Solveig’s Song by Grieg, selections from Chant’s d’auvergne by Cantaloube, Requiem for September 11
Awards/ Honors
- Belle Voci Competition- Eugene Opera, Finalist
- Classical Singer Competition, Finalist
- MacAllister Awards – Regional Winner, Arizona Chapter
- Anna J. Carol Senior Music Award
Five Favorite Vocalists
Maria Callas
Anna Moffo
Sarah Vaughn
Sara Bareilles
Audra MacDonald
