EDUCATION

Westminster Choir College, Rider University, M.V.P. Masters in Voice Pedagogy, Spring 2023
Shenandoah University, Summer CCM Vocal Institute, Summer 2020
Boston Conservatory @ Berklee, Musical Theater Pedagogy Workshop Summer 2019
NE Conservatory, Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop Summer 2018
Berklee College ofMusic, Sibelius Online Fall 2016
Gordon College, Teaching Kids to Sing I & II Summer 2003
Fitchburg State, Studying Skillful Teaching Winter 2003
Massachusetts Provisional Certification, Music PreK-12 2002
B. M., Professional Music, Berklee College of Music, Cum Laude 1986
Oberlin College, Music & Social Science 1982-1984
Rotary Exchange Ambassador to Germany 1981-1982

PRIVATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Voice, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, 9/2021-Present
Private Vocal Coach, Guitar Instructor – home studio 1995-Present
Judge, NATS Student Auditions, Boston, MA,  Jan 2020- Present
Voice & Guitar Faculty, BLT Music, Billerica, MA,  9/2010-12/2012
Voice Faculty, Community Music Center of Boston,  9/2000- 2/2004

CLASS/ENSEMBLE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistance Voice Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Leading ensembles, Directing Faculty and student concerts, leading workshops, teaching classes & Labs in vocal technique and performance training, Fall 2021-Present
Public Speaker and Workshop Presentor at conferences, seminars, schools and churches, 2008- Present
Vocal Director/Assistant Praise Band Leader, NW Boston Church of Christ,  2005-Present
Director of 40 Student Recitals for Private Voice and Guitar Students, organizing ensemble numbers, solo and small group performances 6/06-Present
General Music and Choir teacher, St. Ann’s Home School, Methuen, MA, Teaching Kids at Risk music appreciation, theory, history and skills in voice, keyboards, recorder, guitar, ukulele, ORFF instruments and percussion,  8/19-8/22
Vocal Training for Praise singers Intensive workshop Presentor, Berlin, Germany,  9/2018
Music Teacher, Hellenic Academy, Lowell, MA,  9/15-6/16
Vocal Coaching multiple bands and choirs, New England,  2005-2006
Presenter Vocal Training for Praise Singers Workshop, Framingham, MA,  Nov 2015
Instructor Vocal Training for Praise Singers 7 week course, Framingham, MA,  Spring 2015
Adjunct Guitar Professor, North Shore Community College,  1/11-6/14
Guitar and Songwriting Instructor, Billerica Recreation, Billerica, MA 9/04-7/14
Vocal Health Seminar Director, Worship Conference, Washington DC June 2008
Music Teacher & Choral Director, Ottoson Middle School, Arlington, MA 9/03-6/04
Vocal Coach, South Central Mass Gospel Choir, live & studio, Milton, MA 2/00-12/03
Music Teacher and Choral Director Miles River Middle School, Hamilton, MA9/02-6/03
Music Teacher and Choral Director, Boston Public Schools– Various 9/98-6/01
Assistant Director Summer ARTS Camp at Community Music Center of Boston 6/99-8/02
Songwriting Class Instructor, Community Music Center of Boston, 2/99-2/04
Preteen Coordinator, Music and Drama Coach, Church of Christ, 2/97-8/03
Music Director/ arranger: Faith In Action, 7 voice Gospel/Jazz A cappella Group 3/94-10/01
Class Instructor, Faculty Guitar Class, Agassiz School Spring 2000
Assistant Coordinator, Songwriter, and Conductor for Pathways and Partnerships Middle School Choral Festival. Spring 1999
Founding director of the Boston A/M Songshop songwriter’s workshop 1992-97

TRAINING

Private Voice Training:
Brett Manning, Mary Klimex, Mark Baxter, Marilyn Evans, Bob Stoloff, Jeannie Deva, Charlie Sorento, Oberlin College Voice Faculty.
Various workshop/ seminars on vocal health and production/ working with young voices/ Opera and musical theatre applications for young singersGeneral Music

Related Training:
Instrumental: Studied and played guitar since age 9, also lessons with Jim Kelly at Berklee; Private Piano instruction through Community Music Center of Boston;
Recorder Teaching and ORFF Workshops with Lucy Joan Sollogub.
Theatre and dance: Acting classes, mime study, gymnastics, jazz dance & Zumba classes.

Health Skills Training:
Cerfified in CPR & First Aid, Summer 2022
Self-defense and restraint practices
Behavioral and classroom management
Best practices for teaching kids at risk

BUSINESS POSITIONS

Music Columnist, Billerica Green Magazine Jan-July 2011
Account Executive, International Strategies 1998 -1999
Account Executive, Greater Boston Radio Group, WKLB Country 99.5FM 1997 -1998
Account Executive, Thompson Publishing International Inc. 1992 -1997
Music Journalist, New England Performer Magazine 1992 -1995
Administrator/Sales Representative, db Engineering 1989 – 1991

SELECTED AWARDS

Cover Story Metronome Magazine March 2010
East Coast A cappella Sweepstakes 1999 3rd place winners: Faith In Action
National Academy of Songwriters “Most Promising New Songwriter” Award 1991
Honorable Mention Nashville City and BillBoard Songwriters Competitions 1984,89,91,93
Winner Berklee Summer Songwriter Competition 1985
Recipient Cleo Laine Jazz Incentive Award and Jazz Masters Scholarship to Berklee 1985

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Recording Artist, Vocalist, Guitarist, Songwriter on Jharck Records
Vocal Producer, Music Director, Workshop Presenter

DISCOGRAPHY

Masterpiece CD Projected release Thanksgiving 2024
“Fighting Through the Storms”, “Sing To You” “The Kingdom” releases with Ralphykeys 2022, 2023
Let My Light Shine CD 2014
Grace With Jazz On Top CD 2008
The Force CD 2007
Faith in Action Live CD 2006
Indian Summer Cassette EP 1992
Love is Wild Cassette EP 1990

Additional Recording
Performed lead and back up vocals on radio jingles on air for Toyota, General Electric, Sargento Cheese, Hollywood Bank and more.
Recorded vocal tracks for local artist CDs and songwriter demos for David Coate Band, Robert Duncan, Ralphykeys and more.

Founding Partner, Kinscheck International Productions, 1987- present

Vocal Performances; Vocal coaching and vocal production for artists; Recording studio and live performance; Produce demos and CDs; Produce videos; Write, design and distribute promotional materials, press releases and proposals for funding; Write scripts and screen plays; Research industry trends to meet market demand; Social Media Marketing; Compose songs and film scores; Promote, book and perform in bands and vocal groups.

SOLO ARTIST AND BANDS

Solo Singer/Guitarist: weddings & events, clubs, nursing homes, children’s parties
Vocalist for hire for studio sessions, freelance gigs, benefits, countless church events
Extensive songwriting library
Lead singer and guitarist in numerous bands and groups including: The Harmony Jewels, LIFLIGHT, Moon Glow, Julie Jazz, Faith in Action, Sound Doctrine, Main Attraction, Rescue Squad and Centerpiece. Performed in large venues and small across US and Europe.*

*For more detail see Performance Resume