After over half a decade of teaching private and group voice instruction, obtaining degrees in Neuroscience, Vocal Pedagogy, and Musical Theater performance, Lizzy is pleased to introduce the opening of her new music school: Cortex Vocal Studios.
At Cortex Vocal Studio, we empower aspiring and professional musical theater actors to reach their full vocal potential with scientifically backed, results-driven techniques. Through a blend of neuroscience, cutting-edge technology, and personalized coaching, we help singers develop healthy, sustainable vocal techniques that they can rely on for a lifetime. Our mission is to equip our students with the tools and confidence needed to thrive in both the audition room and beyond—transforming them into self-sufficient, resilient performers and savvy business owners. We are committed to shortening the learning curve and accelerating progress, guiding our students to create their personal brand and establish their unique presence in the competitive world of musical theater.
After a few sessions at Cortex Vocal Studio, you will obtain the following tools:
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Understand how to utilize Motor Learning Theory to shorten the amount of time it takes to learn a new skill, and to make that skill acquisition last
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Understand exactly what is limiting you from being able to sing the way you know you want to sing. This could be tongue placement, jaw tension, breath support, vowel tuning, or limiting mental processes. Lizzy addresses these issues with compassion and understanding, and uses her background as a neuroscientist to help guide you to an awareness of the issue, that will quickly turn into a confidence and ability to just focus on having fun while singing!
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Understand what is limiting you in furthering your career. Do you need more education? How is your sight reading and musicianship skills? Do you need more exposure? More opportunities to get out and sing in front of people? How is your online presence? Do you have quality recordings ready to show people--and if not, let's make those together soon! Are you networking in your area? Lizzy will work with you to find the opportunities in your area and
Lessons can take place in-person in Manhattan, NY, or online. Lizzy uses cutting edge technology to offer quality online lessons, thanks to her experience as a technology specialist at New England Conservatory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her rates are $60 for 30 minutes, $90 for 45 minutes, and $120 for an hour lesson. Sliding scale is offered upon request, as Lizzy is a strong advocate for equity in access to arts education. Scroll down below to book a spot.
More about Lizzy's background as a Vocal Pedagogue:
Lizzy has studied under world-renown pedagogues Dr. Ian Howell and Dr. Errik Hood. With Dr. Ian Howell, she was given a strong foundation in technology and acoustics and perception. With Dr. Errik Hood, she is receiving a stronger foundation in motor learning theory and how it applies to the vocal studio, as well as a firm understanding of the current expectations of professional musical theater singing.
As a researcher, Lizzy had the pleasure of presenting her research findings at the Pan American Vocology Association back in 2021. ESTABLISHING NORMATIVE VIBRATO VALUES IN AGING SINGERS". This passion for working with aging singers had led to her offering a unique opportunity to work with community choirs in large vocal workshops. She recently completed a workshop with the Commonwealth Chorale in Boston, MA. Contact her for this resource, which she tailors to fit directly with your choir's needs!