VOICE & SINGING
Voice lessons include warming up, ear training, presentation, and repertoire. They also include vocal techniques of breath control, pitch, range and instruction on protecting the vocal chords. Students may study classical and/or popular vocal music.
Lindsey Grebeldinger-Stewart
Originally from Mount Hope, New York, Mezzo-Soprano Lindsey Grebeldinger is a versatile singer and teacher with a love of many genres ranging from Musical theatre to opera, jazz and pop. She moved to the greater Washington, D.C. area in late 2014 for the position as an Alto Soloist in the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Army Voices.Capable of performing in an array of classical and conte...mporary styles, Lindsey was given the rare opportunity of singing back-up vocals for international pop star, Josh Groban, during his world tour in 2013.
During her studies towards a Bachelor or Music Degree at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music, she began to explore her classical vocal palette through a diverse set of roles from operas such as Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (‘Olga’), Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel (‘Witch’), to Ravel’s L’enfant et Les Sortilèges (‘Maman’ and ‘The China Cup’). She continued her studies at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, where she earned a master’s degree in music in 2013. Her most notable role with CCM Opera was her portrayal of ‘Mrs. Jones’ in Kurt Weill’s American opera Street Scene and was described as “especially charismatic” by The Cincinnati Enquirer. During that time, she also worked with the Cincinnati Opera and in 2013 appeared in their cabaret concert series of crossover repertoire which included scenes from a variety of vocal works, including Mozart’s opera, Idomeneo, and songs from musicals such as Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, and Songs for a New World. In 2012, while studying under the tutelage of Nico and Carol Castel at the select Delaware Valley Opera Professional Artist Development Program, she performed the roles of ‘Emelia’ in Verdi’s Otello, ‘Lois Lane’ in Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, and ‘Meg Page’ in Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
She is a firm believer in teaching healthful singing techniques and incorporating them into all styles of music.
During her studies towards a Bachelor or Music Degree at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music, she began to explore her classical vocal palette through a diverse set of roles from operas such as Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (‘Olga’), Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel (‘Witch’), to Ravel’s L’enfant et Les Sortilèges (‘Maman’ and ‘The China Cup’). She continued her studies at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, where she earned a master’s degree in music in 2013. Her most notable role with CCM Opera was her portrayal of ‘Mrs. Jones’ in Kurt Weill’s American opera Street Scene and was described as “especially charismatic” by The Cincinnati Enquirer. During that time, she also worked with the Cincinnati Opera and in 2013 appeared in their cabaret concert series of crossover repertoire which included scenes from a variety of vocal works, including Mozart’s opera, Idomeneo, and songs from musicals such as Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, and Songs for a New World. In 2012, while studying under the tutelage of Nico and Carol Castel at the select Delaware Valley Opera Professional Artist Development Program, she performed the roles of ‘Emelia’ in Verdi’s Otello, ‘Lois Lane’ in Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, and ‘Meg Page’ in Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
She is a firm believer in teaching healthful singing techniques and incorporating them into all styles of music.
Matthew Richardson
Matthew was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated with his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music. Matthew began his professional performing career singing and dancing with the College Light Opera Company in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Some of his favorite roles from CLOC are Ralph Rackstraw in H.M.S. Pinafore, Frederick in Pirates of Penzance, the Duke of Dunstable in Patience, and Harvey Johnson in Bye Bye Birdie!
After stepping away from music for a while by volunteering with AmeriCorps in Yakutat, Alaska, and backpacking through Europe, Matthew was a studio artist with the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There he sang several principle, secondary, and concert roles including the tenor soloist in Händel’s Messiah with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Elder Gleaton in Susannah, and Pong in Turandot. He is also a featured artist on the Florentine’s Grammy winning recordings of both Elmer Gantry and Rio de Sangre.
After leaving the Florentine, Matthew has performed extensively across the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Some of his recent highlights include, Tony in West Side Story with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Count Almaviva in Tacoma Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia, the tenor soloist in Carmina Burana with Spectrum Dance Theater, world premier performances of Garret Fisher’s new Noh inspired performance pieces Kakitsubata and Yoshinaka in Cologne, Germany and ACT Theatre in Seattle, Washington, and as a singer and violinist in a collaborative production with Danceworks MKE and Milwaukee Opera Theatre of Purcell’s Fairy Queen. Matthew is currently serving as a member of the United States Army Chorus.
Matthew’s teaching philosophy is deeply grounded in his work with the Alexander Technique. He has been studying Alexander for over ten years, and he is working toward becoming a nationally certified and licensed practitioner.
After stepping away from music for a while by volunteering with AmeriCorps in Yakutat, Alaska, and backpacking through Europe, Matthew was a studio artist with the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There he sang several principle, secondary, and concert roles including the tenor soloist in Händel’s Messiah with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Elder Gleaton in Susannah, and Pong in Turandot. He is also a featured artist on the Florentine’s Grammy winning recordings of both Elmer Gantry and Rio de Sangre.
After leaving the Florentine, Matthew has performed extensively across the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Some of his recent highlights include, Tony in West Side Story with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Count Almaviva in Tacoma Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia, the tenor soloist in Carmina Burana with Spectrum Dance Theater, world premier performances of Garret Fisher’s new Noh inspired performance pieces Kakitsubata and Yoshinaka in Cologne, Germany and ACT Theatre in Seattle, Washington, and as a singer and violinist in a collaborative production with Danceworks MKE and Milwaukee Opera Theatre of Purcell’s Fairy Queen. Matthew is currently serving as a member of the United States Army Chorus.
Matthew’s teaching philosophy is deeply grounded in his work with the Alexander Technique. He has been studying Alexander for over ten years, and he is working toward becoming a nationally certified and licensed practitioner.
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