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As a working singer/actor for over 35 years and an adjunct professor in the Music Theatre department at St. Lawrence College, Ian brings a wealth of hands-on experience to his teaching career making him a much sought after instructor of vocal training and musical theatre. He continues his education with vocal pedagogy courses with a focus on functional voice training and preparing his students for any style of music that they may be called on to sing in a safe and healthy way. Ian teaches students all across his home province of Ontario, Canada and now with the wonders of virtual lessons he has students across Canada from Vancouver to Nova Scotia and as far as Wisconsin, California, and Ireland.
“Ian is a miracle worker! Even over Zoom, he has been able to help me grow so much in my vocal skills! Not only is he an amazing teacher, but he is also kind, funny, and wants to get to know you and be your friend. I would highly recommend Ian as a vocal coach to beginner and experienced vocalists as he has helped me grow so fast in such a short amount of time. Trust me, he won’t disappoint!”
He has been on the faculty of the St Lawrence College Music-Theatre Program since 2014 and a member of Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance. He has studied vocal pedagogy at Penn State (Mary Saunders-Barton, Bel Canto, Can Belto), Somatic Voicework ™ (Levels I, II, III with Jeanie LoVetri), Boston Conservatory Vocal Pedagogy, Rock the Audition Teacher Training (Sheri Sanders), Soul Ingredients ™ (Dr. Triniece Robinson-Martin, Princeton University) and continues his personal development in staying current with the demands of the contemporary commercial singing voice.
“In the past few years Ian has taught me more than I ever thought I’d know about my voice. I am always happy to work with him. He makes me feel like a superstar. Ian’s passion, love and intelligence about his voice and his students’ voices only make me want to come back for more. If you have big goals to further your craft, book a lesson now.”
“Ian is an amazing part of my vocal team! His intelligence and detail to the craft had helped me improve greatly over the past year. Not only have I been able to say I’ve grown as a vocalist, but as a performer as well! Ian has given me immeasurable guidance in my personal and professional career path. If you have ever thought about singing on the side or as a professional, now is the time to take a lesson and improve your craft, don’t wait to start! Start now!”