Move beyond learning the notes—and into a performance that communicates.
Whether you are preparing an audition, recital, role, collaborative performance, recording, competition, or masterclass, our work begins with the music in front of us and the story you want to tell. Singers may focus on text, diction, interpretation, and dramatic intention; pianists may focus on listening, breathing, balance, ensemble, rehearsal skills, and working effectively with singers, instrumentalists, or choirs. Together, we refine the musical and interpretive choices that allow a performance to feel honest, confident, and fully your own.
In-person in Dallas • Online via Zoom • $75 per hour
Vocal Coaching • Collaborative Piano • Masterclasses
The easiest way to schedule a coaching session is to email me directly. Let me know what you’re preparing and a few days or times that might work.
What We Can Work On Together
Bring the music you are preparing. Each session focuses on what you need most.
Audition, competition, role, and recital preparation
Text, diction, phrasing, interpretation, character development, and storytelling.
Building a polished audition package.
Collaborative piano coaching for vocal and instrumental repertoire
Working with singers—breathing, balance, cueing, listening, and rehearsal skills
Playing for choirs and ensembles —following a conductor, supporting singers, and effective rehearsal technique
Masterclass, recording, and professional performance preparation.
Words Before Notes
We connect listening, intention, and musical detail—along with text and language when relevant—so that the performance feels honest and fully alive, not merely technically correct.
Be Present. Be Honest. Be Brave.
Each session is grounded in deep listening, clear, thoughtful choices, and the courage to communicate something real.
A Performer’s Perspective
For more than three decades, Cheryl has performed and collaborated with singers and instrumentalists as a pianist, collaborative artist, vocal coach, and educator. Her experience spans professional recitals and collaborations, opera and young artist programs, recordings, university teaching, auditions, role preparation, and masterclasses.
She brings the perspective of both performer and collaborator to every session, creating a calm, encouraging, focused environment where singers and pianists can make specific choices, take artistic risks, listen more deeply, and communicate with greater honesty, confidence, and freedom.
Session Details
Individual coaching — $75 per hour
Masterclasses, studio classes, and residencies—inquire for availability and rates.
Coaching is available in person at Cheryl’s private studio in Dallas or online via Zoom.
Please send PDFs of your music in advance so we can keep our time together focused on the music, the text, and the work at hand.
Audio recordings of your sessions are available upon request for an additional fee. Multi-session preparation is also available for auditions, roles, recitals, recordings, and larger projects.