Hillsborough Vocal Academy is located in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina.
VOICE LESSONS
Ms Kusumi teaches students 12 years old and up, amateur and professional levels, from her private voice studio in Hillsborough, NC. She brings 36 years of practicing a bel canto approach to singing technique and has studied with many of the great masters of classical singing including Carol Webber, Benita Valente, and Marni Nixon, as well as other great influences from Dalton Baldwin, Martin Issep, Ken Noda, and Thomas Bagwell. In addition to her classical approach to voice technique, she adds her own unique holistic approach to teaching thru her inclusion of yoga, meditation, and energy work to develop a singer equipped to thrive amidst the challenges of performing. Many of Ms. Kusumi's students have gone on to win international competitions and perform at theaters around the world. You can take lessons in these durations either in person or online (virtual).
Ms Kusumi teaches students 12 years old and up, amateur and professional levels, from her private voice studio in Hillsborough, NC. She brings 36 years of practicing a bel canto approach to singing technique and has studied with many of the great masters of classical singing including Carol Webber, Benita Valente, and Marni Nixon, as well as other great influences from Dalton Baldwin, Martin Issep, Ken Noda, and Thomas Bagwell. In addition to her classical approach to voice technique, she adds her own unique holistic approach to teaching thru her inclusion of yoga, meditation, and energy work to develop a singer equipped to thrive amidst the challenges of performing. Many of Ms. Kusumi's students have gone on to win international competitions and perform at theaters around the world. You can take lessons in these durations either in person or online (virtual).
- 30 minute lessons
- 50 minute lessons
- Lessons are discounted when purchasing bundles of 4 lessons.
MIND BODY ENERGY FLOW (incl. ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT TRAINING) FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE ANXIETY (MPA)
Ms. Kusumi has a certification in Energy Medicine and Reiki 1, and is currently doing research on mindfulness, ACT, and energy work for music performance anxiety in her master's of vocal pedagogy. For those who are suffering from MPA and who want to be able to perform to your true potential, sign up for private coachings in person and online. Please email her to schedule a session.
Ms. Kusumi has a certification in Energy Medicine and Reiki 1, and is currently doing research on mindfulness, ACT, and energy work for music performance anxiety in her master's of vocal pedagogy. For those who are suffering from MPA and who want to be able to perform to your true potential, sign up for private coachings in person and online. Please email her to schedule a session.
MUSICAL THEATER AND OPERETTA WORKSHOP
Now offering musical theater and operetta classes to culminate in a showcase performance. Please sign up at www.hillsboroughvocalacademy.com
Now offering musical theater and operetta classes to culminate in a showcase performance. Please sign up at www.hillsboroughvocalacademy.com
DICTION AND STAGE PRESENCE COACHING
Ms. Kusumi offers coachings in Italian, German, French, Latin, and English Diction. She has studied all of the languages and their lyric diction for multiple years. She speaks fluent German and English and is conversational in French and Italian. She has taught Lyric Diction at the university level.
Acting and stage presence coachings are also available for singers looking for ways to connect more deeply with their pieces and become better performers. Please email her for information and pricing.
Ms. Kusumi offers coachings in Italian, German, French, Latin, and English Diction. She has studied all of the languages and their lyric diction for multiple years. She speaks fluent German and English and is conversational in French and Italian. She has taught Lyric Diction at the university level.
Acting and stage presence coachings are also available for singers looking for ways to connect more deeply with their pieces and become better performers. Please email her for information and pricing.
MASTERCLASSES/JUDGING
Ms. Kusumi is available for adjudications and masterclasses. Please email her to book a date..
Ms. Kusumi is available for adjudications and masterclasses. Please email her to book a date..
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