MMMA: Voice Faculty

Eric Chen | Voice

Eric J. Chen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a major in Professional Music and concentrations in Songwriting and Music Production & Engineering. An all-rounded musician, Eric was classically trained on the piano from the early age of six until his interests shifted to performing pop, K-pop, rock, hip-hop, and musical theater during high school. This transformation brought about a harmonious fusion of classical technique and sight-reading skills with a deep understanding of harmony, ear-training, improvisation, and composition. Eric is a warm-hearted teacher who strives to impact students’ lives through music. Besides teaching, Eric is an accomplished singer-songwriter, music ... + Moreproducer, and food enthusiast.

Marissa Dyer | Voice

Soprano Marissa Dyer is an enthusiastic voice and piano teacher dedicated to building community and connection through music education and performance. Marissa’s studio is an imaginative space for students to explore their unique artistry and musical craft. She loves working with students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, supporting every student in achieving their goals. Marissa is a firm believer in student led learning and that every student deserves lessons crafted to their needs, interests, and personalities. A diverse singer, Marissa performs a variety of styles including opera, oratorio, musical theater, jazz, and choral works. Favorite past roles include Barbarina in Boston ... + MoreOpera Collaborative’s Marriage of Figaro, Monica from The Medium with Old Town Actors Studio, and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls with Idaho State Opera Theater. Marissa holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Idaho State University and a Master of Opera from the Longy School of Music of Bard College. When she isn’t busy teaching and singing, Marissa enjoys cooking, crafting, walking her pup Quincy and snuggling her cat Oliver.

Amy Fryda | Voice

Amy Fryda is pursuing her degree in Music Education from Boston University. Her goal as an educator is to guide students to use music as a lens through which to explore the world around them. Through BU, Amy has discovered her voice as a soprano, and has had the opportunity to perform Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem and Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony at the esteemed Symphony Hall. She recently studied abroad at the Royal College of Music, receiving training in Alexander Technique, which she prioritizes in her private lessons. When Amy is not teaching, performing, or in classes, she can be found spending time with her friends or adding to her fun earrings collection!

Jennifer Judd | Voice

Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance for Voice from Westfield State College in 1998. She began teaching voice and piano in 1997, working for some local lesson centers, as well as running her own lesson center for 6 years. Jennifer has assisted as music director for theater groups and has been a conductor for several local and national church choir concerts, particularly through the Polish National Catholic Church. As a choir member, she has enjoyed performing with the Schola Nova Chorus, Springfield Symphony Chorus and Westfield Community Chorus. Jennifer has recorded and continues to record with recording artists known as Autumn Tears, has appeared as backup singer for ... + Moreunderground metal bands…and then changed it up for a time by touring as backup singer with a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Changes In Latitudes. These days she dedicates a lot of her focus on yoga, which incorporates a lot of singing and breathing techniques, and where she is learning to play the harmonium. Jennifer feels that we are our own best teachers. Her focus is to help students to be interested in self-discovery - to find that strength, courage and self-discipline within themselves and cultivate it. And, of course, all learning is a more enjoyable experience if we allow ourselves to stand in that power.

Holly Krafka | Voice

Holly MacEwen Krafka teaches voice and piano. She has a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Gettysburg College and a Masters in Conducting from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied both voice and piano. Ms. Krafka is founder and Artistic Administrator of the New World Chorale, performing with Boston’s major orchestras at venues such as Sanders Theater, the Hatch Shell, Fenway Park, Jordan Hall, the Opera House and the Wang Center with the Boston Ballet. She has taught music and chorus at both public and private schools, as well as her own voice studio. Her children’s choruses have performed at the Colonial Theater in Boston and European tours. She has decades of experience in teaching ... + Moreclassical, opera, musical theater, jazz, pop, contemporary a cappella, sacred and secular music as well as theory and music history. Her other love is her precious baby granddaughter, and following the careers of her three very musical sons.

Enjie Lian | Voice

Enjie is finishing his Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance at Longy School of Music of Bard College under the tutelage of Dr. Christopher Sierra. He has sung with some prestigious organizations like Seattle Opera for the leading role of Happy Prince in " Wilde Tales", and the First Sailor(Cover) in " Dido and Aeneas" at Boston Camarata. He also has played piano for many years, studying piano in high school and at Longy. Being and experienced teacher in both voice and piano, Enjie is willing to explore music with his students no matter their age. His teaching philosophy is for his students to learn how to sing and play in a healthy way and with good foundations, but still find the musical ... + Moreand emotional voice in everyone.

Michelle Murray | Voice

Michelle Murray is a singer and pianist from Walpole, Massachusetts. She is a classically trained mezzo soprano whose background is in musical theater and classical voice, though she also loves singing pop, rock and folk music. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Performance with a Minor in French and Francophone Studies from Muhlenberg College in 2019. Michelle is also an accomplished pianist who began playing at the age of 5. For the last 3 years, she lived in Munster, Ireland, after receiving her Master Degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance from the University of Limerick in 2020. After graduating, Michelle taught Bachelor of Arts in Voice students at the Irish World ... + MoreAcademy, University of Limerick. She has also been performing frequently around Ireland in concerts and festival gigs with Irish band Seoid, and has enjoyed singing and playing flute and tin whistle in Irish music sessions. Her vocals were featured in an Olay advertisement in China. For Michelle, the best part of teaching is seeing her students delight in their own progress and accomplishments.

Amber Naugle | Voice

Originally from Missouri, Amber Naugle earned her Master of Music in Voice Performance from the Boston Conservatory in 2019 under the tutelage of Victor Jannett. She arrived in New England after obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, studying under Stella Roden, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Ms. Naugle studied voice and piano from an early age and is accomplished in both instrument. She has performed voice in Italy, France, and across the United States. Her notable roles are Mother (Hansel und Gretel), Pamina (The Magic Flute), La Princesse (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges), Mrs. Gobineau (The Medium), and Despina (Così Fan Tutte). During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Naugle ... + Moreserved for 2 years as President of the Student Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She also virtually teaches English to Chinese children aged 3-18 and aspires to bring fun and positive energy into every class setting. She strives to understand her students on a personal level to better tailor the learning experience to the students’ interest.

Andrew Stack | Voice

Operatic Baritone and Voice & Piano Teacher Andrew Stack earned his Graduate Diploma in Voice from New England Conservatory, his Master’s in Voice Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and his Bachelor’s in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College. Andrew has played piano since a young age learning from his jazz pianist Father. As a performer, Andrew recently was part of the world premiere cast of Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abel’s opera Omar, and performs with organizations such as Boston Lyric Opera, Spoleto Festival USA, and Carolina Performing Arts. An experienced teacher, Andrew has taught both voice and piano lessons. As a teacher, Andrew firmly ... + Morebelieves in modeling positive self-talk as often as possible, so that students learn to become their own biggest cheerleaders on stage, while practicing, and in every day life.

Alexandra Tan | Voice

Alexandra Tan started her musical studies at the age of four in classical piano. She later received a Diploma in piano performance from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Having completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne, Australia where she majored in voice performance and instrumental teaching and minored in piano, she continued her graduate studies at The Boston Conservatory, receiving a Masters in voice performance under the tutelage of Dr Marilyn Bulli. She has also performed and given recitals in her home country, Singapore, Australia and here in Massachusetts. Discovering her passion for teaching, she also undertook a Post Graduate Diploma ... + Morein Music Education. Alexandra has taught in a variety of settings. Besides teaching private piano and voice lessons, she has also taught in public schools in Massachusetts such as the Boston Latin School and Bigelow Middle school, teaching general music, chorus and instrumental ensembles. As a teacher, she endeavors to help students achieve their full potential by adapting her instruction to the student’s needs. Besides this, she believes music should be enjoyable and fun for all.

Kathi Tarrant | Voice

Kathi Tarrant has been in the music business for over 30 years. Formerly based out of NYC, she performed at leading restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts around the world. Having originally received classical training in voice and piano at West Chester University, Kathi went on to perform renditions of jazz standards, show tunes, classic rock, pop and others. Composing emerged as she drew upon her experiential knowledge as a performer and mother. Kathi is also a church musician and enjoys bringing spirit into the hands of the people. Teaching since 2009, Kathi love to meet what her students crave and care about regardless of genre, purpose or style.

Siyuan Tian | Voice

Siyuan Tian received his with a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Xiamen University in China. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Siyuan is an accomplished singer and pianist. As a tenor, Siyuan’s operatic roles include acclaimed performances as Tamino in Die Zauberflöte and Ein Soldat in Kaiser von Atlantis. As a passionate and experienced educator, Siyuan aims to inspire the next generation of musicians, sharing their expertise in both voice and piano, and fostering a love for music in each of their students.

Giuliana Torti | Voice

Giuliana Torti is an Operatic Soprano originally from Norfolk, MA. She studied Vocal Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Deborah Voigt. Giuliana then went to study with bel canto specialist Manny Pérez in Miami, FL who remains her teacher until today. She has performed opera in both the United States and Italy. Starting piano at the young age of 3 years old, Giuliana spent most of her time throughout her childhood at the piano before discovering her voice as a teenager. Giuliana is extremely passionate about introducing classical music and opera to new audiences, while happily teaching genres her students are passionate about as well. As a teacher, Giuliana ... + Morebelieves that music should aim to strike a balance between technique and creativity. She has experience teaching in both Italian and Spanish.

Ryan Van Fleet | Voice

Ryan Van Fleet holds two undergraduate degrees from the Boston University School of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education. His musical journey started at a young age; taking piano lessons for several years before falling in love with the creativity and expression of the voice. As a classical singer, he has studied voice and opera with world-renowned faculty at the Tanglewood Young Artists Vocal Program and the “Si Parla, Si Canta!” program in Arona, Italy. During his time at these programs, he sang character roles in opera scenes and took courses in Italian language, music theory and Alexander Technique. As a private instructor in Voice and Piano, Ryan’s goal is to blend his passions ... + Morefor music education and music performance to provide a fun, yet challenging musical experience for his students. With self-expression and curiosity at the heart of his philosophy, Ryan helps his students to become confident, expressive musicians.