| Education | Bachelor of Music, Jazz Vocal Performance The City College of New York Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa Academic and Artistic Training Studied under distinguished educators including: • Suzanne Pittson • Carolyn Leonhart • Sachal Vasandani • Yaala Ballin • Amy London • Dylan Pramuk • Antonio Hart • David Berkman • Aubrey Johnson • Charenee Wade • Lauren Kinhan • Ricky Riccardi • Jay Leonhart |
| Professional Recognition | Employee of the Year (2012), Barros Harmony Music School/All Arts Institutes of Boston Featured artist on Brazilian television program Planeta Brasil (2016) Featured on Tribunal de Contas de Mato Grosso television programming during Brazilian educational and artistic outreach activities (2023) Grammy U Mentee 2024-2025 Founder and director of multiple educational and community arts initiatives |
| Performance Highlights | United States New York City • Mercury Lounge • Cornelia Street Café • Shrine World Music Venue • The City College of New York • Queens College Jazz Vocal Improvisation workshops Guest conductor for municipal choral programs Educational presentations and public workshops in music and improvisation |
| Professional | Fifteen years of experience teaching: • Voice • Piano • Violin • Music theory • Composition • Songwriting • Improvisation • Ensemble performance Founder and Director Susie and Nathan’s Music Studio (2014–2020) Co-founded and managed a private music studio serving students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Developed individualized curricula in voice, piano, violin, musicianship, and performance. Creative Director Marketing Director |
| Community Service | Provided free and low-cost music instruction in underserved communities Directed youth choirs and worship ensembles Developed accessible music education opportunities through churches and community organizations Organized student recitals and public performances ranging from small community gatherings to full-scale theater productions |
| Additional Experience | Music Education Officer, Bunker Hill Community College Music Club Performer in numerous jazz vocal ensembles, choirs, orchestras, and collaborative projects Student performer with the UMASS Lowell String Project Student performer with the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra |