Singing and Piano Lessons
Ingrid is a dedicated Voice / Singing and Piano teacher. I teach all levels of vocal and singing from A to Z. For those looking to learn Piano, I specialized in beginners and teach a strong base to start and build upon musical knowledge so you enjoy playing right from the start. Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ingrid Also Teaches Audition Prep, Broadway Singing, Classical Voice, Ear Training, Jazz Voice, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Piano, Singing, Speaking Voice, Vocal Training, Voice Acting About Ingrid M. Background check: Passed. Valid through 11/21/2019 Ingrid teaches: Ages 5 and up and Special needs Teaching since: 1988 Overview Ingrid is a dedicated voice, piano musicianship, recording and live performance teacher for those who want to expand their musical knowledge, recording techniques, and develop their own singing-artist style and performance skills. Students have had great success and fun learning numerous music genres while expanding their vocal range, resonance, ear training, confidence and musicianship skills as well as how to prepare for a career in music. A native New Yorker, Ingrid has been involved in entertainment all of her life. As a child, on bi-lingual Sesame Street to a successful Hispanic jingle career, to veteran of over 25 years on the New York music scene, internationally as Eli & The Boys Jazz Quintet, Pedro & Eli Duet, and as a 2009, Latin Grammy Nominee for Volvo La Navidad. Ingrid has managed, booked and/or performed with an impressive collection of artists; Nestor Torres, Henry Jimenez, Celia Cruz, Carlos Ponce, Tito Nieves, Johnny Ventura, Camilo Sextos, Claudia Acuna, Jerry Barnes, Katreese Barnes, Gap Band, Motor Head, Matt Bianco, Chaka Kahn, Roberta Flack, and Bradford Marsalis to name a few.
Experience
Voice & Piano Teacher
Apr 1988 – Present Private Lessons
Private Piano Instructor
North Babylon, Bellerose, Douglaston and New York City I teach beginners to play piano, music theory and music history
Private Vocal Instructor
New York City, Santo Domingo,-Dominican Republic, San Juan-Puerto Rico, Miami & Fort Lauderdale, FL, West Palm Beach, FL My method is for all who want to learn to sing. From beginners to professionals. Healthy vocal technique is used to improve tone, range, vocal agility, resonance, pitch, breath control and how to incorporate all technical tools into the interpretation of a song. Performance, confidence and control are all learned techniques all are taught to master the skills while staying relaxed and increasing vocal power with the least amount of effort.
Methods
Lessons are prepared and customized to the student’s individual interest and ability. I teach all genres of music from Pop, Rock, R & B, Rap, Blues, Jazz, Ballads, Theater, Gospel, Standards, Dance, Salsa, Merengue, Classical, Opera, Bachata, Country and Christian in both English and Spanish. My roster of students is complied of beginners to professional musicians and international multi Grammy awarded recording artists.
Performance, Recording and Production
Jun 1973 – Present Singer & Producer A native New Yorker, Ingrid has been involved in entertainment all of her life. As a child, on bi-lingual Sesame Street to a successful Hispanic jingle career, to veteran of 25 years on the New York music scene. Ingrid has managed, booked and/or performed with an impressive collection of artists;, Nestor Torres, Henry Jimenez, Celia Cruz, Carlos Ponce, Tito Nieves, Johnny Ventura Camilo Sestos, Claudia Acuna, Jerry Barnes, Katreese Barnes, Gap Band, Motor Head, Matt Bianco, Chaka Kahn, Roberta Flack, and Bradford Marsalis, etc..
Education
Musical Education | Piano, Cello & Voice Jun 1973 – Oct 2008 Manners College of Music Voice, Performance, Music Theory & Piano Jan 1991 – Jun 1993 Manners College of Music
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Landmark Education Certification Jan 2009 Landmark Education
Awards
Latin Grammy Nominee Nov 2010 Recording Academy Association
