An Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta, Nina holds a BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. Nina studied Opera with Prof. Kathleen Blix and Jazz with Dr. Dave LaLama at Hofstra University as well as all classical and contemporary genres, songwriting & production with award-winning coach, Elisa Hale A highly sought-after vocal coach, many of Nina’s current & former students have attained professional & academic success -NYSSMA & NAfME All County / All State Choirs, University Degrees, Professional auditions. They range from a Portugul pop star, to Bollywood singers, a Metropolitan Opera singer, multiple Broadway cast members, Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir singers, and many professional performing & recording jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical & variety, even a few rap artists. "My main goal for you is to protect your voice while giving you the confidence to take your singing to the next level - and from there? - consistently progress. I will help you achieve control and artistry and give you the tools to reach your particular vocal goals. I can help you with all your vocal and music needs, from beginner through professional levels and cover a wide range of technique and performance coaching : vocal technique, performance coaching, warm-ups, sight-reading, solfege, ear training, music theory, pitch control, breath control, phrasing, dynamics, active listening, diaphragm support, tone creation, sound placement, blending registers, break elimination, song interpretation, vocal performance, repertoire, medleys & mash-ups, harmonizing, back-up singing, improv & scat, scales & runs, falsetto & head voice, range expansion, stamina & agility, stage presence, vocal health, acting for singers, songwriting, arranging, recording, production, overdubs & tracking, all genres - all ages I sincerely hope you and your family have been safe and sound during these rough times of global illness. Singing is still not allowed in schools or in public but that does not mean we have to stop using our voice. In times of crisis, music helps us manage our stress and bring joy to our lives. Gives us a sense of purpose and a sense of community even when we may be alone. Now more than ever, a singer needs to protect their voice and, expand their knowledge and technique to meet the new normal where performance includes even more virtual and visual venues and your audience is no longer contained to a small club or even large concert arena - it is now the population of the entire globe ! - I will do all I can to make sure you, as a vocalist and contributor to our planet's artistic achievements, are equipped with the tools to put your best voice forward.