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Courtenay Collins
| Aside from her performing career, Courtenay enjoys a full time role as a private vocal coach and teacher working with both professional and nonprofessional clients. She coaches students of all ages as they prepare for auditions, performances, and college entry auditions. She teaches the fundamentals of singing with focus on diction, breathing, technique and pedagogy applying a technical foundation to all styles of music – Classical, Broadway, Jazz, Pop/Rock, and Rap. “I love working with all levels of students from the beginner to the professional. I feel I can bring a different perspective to my students by keeping myself out there and having to practice what I preach. Teaching makes me a better singer because I re-learn and validate aspects of my own technique every day. I never thought I would love teaching as much as I do, but I really enjoy working with people and experiencing the “Ah– Ha” moment with them – that golden moment when someone grasps a technical concept and gets their desired performance results! I have had such wonderful teachers in my life it is a real joy to be able to pass along their wisdom and advise now.” Courtenay also coaches actors for auditions, monologues, and roles in theatre, film, and television. She has also worked with business professionals, lawyers, teachers, etc. on public speaking, presentations, or vocal placement. “Basic vocal production is the same for any type of public speaker as it is for an actor. The speaking voice wants to be well placed and centered, supported by proper, relaxed breathing, and backed with good diction. The voice should sound resonant and pleasing to the ear. It is difficult to listen for long to a monotone or a high-pitched squeaky voice.” Courtenay’s students have performed leading roles in musicals or plays in these Atlanta schools: Atlanta International School, The Epstein School, Gallaway, Holy Innocents, The Lovett School, Pace Academy, Padea, North Springs Charter School, Riverwood International Charter School, Roswell High, Westminster, Woodward Academy Her students attend or have attended these college Fine Arts Programs: American Academy of Dramatic Arts Carnegie Melon Cincinnati Conservatory Belmont Boston University Guilford School of Acting – London Highpoint Jacksonville University Manhattan School of Music NYU SMU Syracuse University of Florida University of Miami University of Georgia University of South Carolina University of Alabama University of Mississippi |
