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He has an extensive background in Musical Theatre, and would love to offer college audition preparation classes for young, aspiring performers. Specialty: Dance (Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary, Musical Theatre), College/Audition Prep for Musical Theatre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec409ae4bf0647dc93ca5bb/1590444271734-1J13QM2WTN82J34SHWLV/Becca-6.jpg Team - Becca Jackson Teaching Artist Specialty: Acting (Meisner, Stanislavski, Improvisation), Voice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec409ae4bf0647dc93ca5bb/1592882073239-SPLW3I9JA3CQ3VLVP005/unnamed.jpg Team - Akhila Yalvigi Teaching Artist and Tech Extraordinaire Akhila Yalvigi is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics and Economics. She studied voice at the Awakening Arts Studio throughout high school and is still nurturing her passion for the vocal arts in college; both through continuing classical study and singing in the Radcliffe Choral Society. She is very excited to be working with the Awakening Arts this summer and hopes that it will inspire as many students as possible! Specialty: Piano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec409ae4bf0647dc93ca5bb/1591912616329-T2NDWO5K4H2KIEQX8SVB/Ian+Roy+Fraser+final+headshot+2018.jpg Team - Ian Fraser Teaching Artist Ian Fraser is a New York based Actor, clown, and circus artist. Ian received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in performance from the University of Colorado. Ian's training is mainly centered around the Grotowski Acting Method, where an emphasis is placed on an actors psycho-somatic connection -- their immediate connection between their mind and their body -- in order to strip away inhibitions and inform decisions for their characters. Ian has a passion for physical fitness as it relates to performing, and is a firm believer in the benefits of exploring the link between a persons physicality and their unconscious. 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Piano Whether you are looking to learn the basics, accompany yourself while singing, or dream of playing Bach Concerto’s with ease, Suzanne offers private piano lessons for all ages and ability levels. These appoints are scheduled weekly for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec409ae4bf0647dc93ca5bb/1623709458435-G7YS5ROG44ICNMAMZC5D/17356170401_0b2415e075_o.jpg Lessons - Voice Suzanne has been teaching voice lessons for 35 years, with a professional background in vocal performance as a company member in the Washington National Opera. She offers private vocal lessons at her studio for 30, 45 or 60 minute appointments that run on a weekly basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec409ae4bf0647dc93ca5bb/1623709546605-A4C4S5DE322WQW2ELKTL/11878049353_de6edd5417_o.jpg Lessons - Yoga Suzanne has been teaching yoga for 19 years and has completed certification programs in Kundalini Yoga and Kripalu Yoga. She feels that Yoga is an art form and has traveled extensively around the country for intense study with master teachers. She is grateful for the yoga lineage she is a part of and is honored to share the teachings that were graciously imparted to her. As an opera singer, she also specializes in teaching yoga and YogaSing classes to performing artists in workshop settings and privately throughout the country. Lessons are offered for 60 or 90 minutes.