Elizabeth Patterson
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About
Elizabeth Patterson is a classical soprano and a voice teacher. Raised in Pennsylvania by a family of accordionists, she resisted the family tradition and pursued her love of singing. She has since settled down in South San Francisco with her husband, John, and her cat, Bubby.
Elizabeth performs regularly in operas throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She has sung with Opera Cultura, Phénix Opera, Just Opera, Teatro Mistral, Verismo Opera, West Bay Opera Chorus, and Valhalla Productions. Elizabeth is best known for her regular appearances with Opera Cultura as the sly seductress Carmela in La Llorona. Her other roles include Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Ernestina (L'Occasione Fa il Ladro), Suor Genovieffa (Suor Angelica), First Witch (Dido and Aeneas), Anna Gomez (The Consul), Giulia (La Scala di Seta), Chiquita (Coyotes and Rabbits), Waldvogel (Siegfried), Monica (The Medium), Oscar (Un Ballo in Maschera), and Gerhilde (Die Walküre).
Elizabeth maintains a private voice studio of 20+ students. Her clients include adults and children, singing a variety of styles from rock to opera. Her students have pursued singing professionally, gone on to university arts programs, and sung in their communities.
Elizabeth holds a Master of Music degree from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Gettysburg College.
If you want a kind and honest teacher, this is the studio for you. Elizabeth offers constructive feedback, telling you what she hears, good and bad. She makes sure to recognize moments of growth so you can appreciate your own progress.
Your voice lessons are a personalized experience. Elizabeth adapts her teaching method to your learning style and personality. She carefully tailors exercises and repertoire to address your goals. Not sure of your goals yet? That's okay, too. Elizabeth will set goals for you.
MASTER OF MUSIC IN VOICE PERFORMANCE (2012)
Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University
Pittsburgh PA
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN VOICE PERFORMANCE & FRENCH (2010)
Sunderman Conservatory, Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
Elizabeth teaches the Swedish-Italian method of classical singing. This technique emphasizes creating an open pharyngeal space, supporting the breath with an open ribcage, and relaxing unnecessary tension. The goal is to create resonance an an efficient, "effortless" way!
Recommended Reading for the Swedish-Italian School of Singing:
A Modern Guide to Old World Singing: Concepts of the Swedish-Italian and Italian Singing Schools by David Jones
Recommended Books for Young Singers:
Sing Legato by Kenneth Jennings
Singing Lessons for Little Singers: A 3-in-1 Voice, Ear-Training and Sight-Singing Method for Children by Gregory Blankenbehler
Recommended Songbooks:
Schirmer 24 Italian Songs and Arias
Schirmer Aria Anthologies: Arias for Soprano, Arias for Soprano Vol. II, Coloratura Arias for Soprano, Arias for Mezzo-Soprano, Arias for Tenor, Arias for Baritone, Arias for Bass
Hal Leonard The Singers Musical Theatre Anthology Series
Recommended Songbooks for Kids and Teens:
Hal Leonard Musical Theater Anthology for Teens (Young Women's Edition and Young Men's Edition)
Hal Leonard The Singers Musical Theater Anthology Series (Teen's Editions)
Hal Leonard The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection (Young Women's Edition and Young Men's Edition)
36 Solos for Young Singers by Joan Frey Boytim
Hal Leonard The Kids' Broadway Songbook