A gifted teacher, Patti Graetz has been teaching singing for more than 25
years. The past 20 years as a student of Lois Alba have given her a
solid technique and a deep understanding of the voice and singing. Her
passion for helping others to sing well has touched hundreds of lives.
Since 2005, she has been a voice tutor
for the Opera Scholars Australia program at
Australian Music Event's "Opera in the Alps"
annual choral school. Working one-on-one
and in master classes with these talented,
young singers, Ms Graetz raises the barre
of their performances through coachings in
musical interpretation, singing in foreign
languages and bel canto vocal technique.
During the first half of 2007, Ms Graetz was
Artist-in-residence at Murray Conservatorium
in Albury, NSW. Her main objective was to
bring the teaching of the vocal staff to a new
level. She had regular workshops with the
vocal teachers in the Italian school of bel canto
singing, observed the teachers in their studios and gave guidance and
advice on how they might improve their own teaching.
In addition, she taught 6 workshops on vocal production open to students
of the Conservatorium and members of the local community. Ms Graetz
also conducted a student ensemble project which emphasised stage
performance. This class taught students the basics of being on stage
and culminated in two performances complete with movement, costumes
and props.
Whether she is working with a large choir or one-on-one in private
studio, her dynamic personality gives her the ability to communicate the
“how-to’s” of singing in a fun, yet effective manner.
Understanding that the foundations of singing are the same, regardless
of style of music, she works with singers of all genres from pop to
classical, helping them to expand their vocal ability and succeed whether
they are singing for their own enjoyment or pursuing a singing career.
One of the most important skills for effective teaching is the ability to hear
with critical ears, identify what change needs to be made and then have
the expertise to make those changes. Mrs Graetz was fortunate to have
learned these skills from key teachers beginning at an early age.
An accomplished musician receiving praise for her own musicality and
interpretation, Mrs Graetz helps her students to develop this same
sensitivity. Her study of French, German and Italian – both language and
diction - and her keen ear bring authenticity to whatever language the
repertoire requires.
Mrs Graetz is available for private instruction, vocal workshops and
master classes.
She may be contacted at
pattigraetz@aol.com
years. The past 20 years as a student of Lois Alba have given her a
solid technique and a deep understanding of the voice and singing. Her
passion for helping others to sing well has touched hundreds of lives.
Since 2005, she has been a voice tutor
for the Opera Scholars Australia program at
Australian Music Event's "Opera in the Alps"
annual choral school. Working one-on-one
and in master classes with these talented,
young singers, Ms Graetz raises the barre
of their performances through coachings in
musical interpretation, singing in foreign
languages and bel canto vocal technique.
During the first half of 2007, Ms Graetz was
Artist-in-residence at Murray Conservatorium
in Albury, NSW. Her main objective was to
bring the teaching of the vocal staff to a new
level. She had regular workshops with the
vocal teachers in the Italian school of bel canto
singing, observed the teachers in their studios and gave guidance and
advice on how they might improve their own teaching.
In addition, she taught 6 workshops on vocal production open to students
of the Conservatorium and members of the local community. Ms Graetz
also conducted a student ensemble project which emphasised stage
performance. This class taught students the basics of being on stage
and culminated in two performances complete with movement, costumes
and props.
Whether she is working with a large choir or one-on-one in private
studio, her dynamic personality gives her the ability to communicate the
“how-to’s” of singing in a fun, yet effective manner.
Understanding that the foundations of singing are the same, regardless
of style of music, she works with singers of all genres from pop to
classical, helping them to expand their vocal ability and succeed whether
they are singing for their own enjoyment or pursuing a singing career.
One of the most important skills for effective teaching is the ability to hear
with critical ears, identify what change needs to be made and then have
the expertise to make those changes. Mrs Graetz was fortunate to have
learned these skills from key teachers beginning at an early age.
An accomplished musician receiving praise for her own musicality and
interpretation, Mrs Graetz helps her students to develop this same
sensitivity. Her study of French, German and Italian – both language and
diction - and her keen ear bring authenticity to whatever language the
repertoire requires.
Mrs Graetz is available for private instruction, vocal workshops and
master classes.
She may be contacted at
pattigraetz@aol.com
Teaching
Patti Graetz - Soprano
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| with AME Young Scholar Victoria Jones at Opera in the Alps |