Amy holds a Master of Arts degree from Naropa University and has trained extensively in music and improvisation with Art Lande, Rhiannon, Mark Miller, Barbara Dilley, and others. She is a certified IVTOM (International Voice Teachers of Mix) teacher and has completed Level 1 of the Somatic Voicework training. But her greatest teacher has been in her own personal journey to find her voice. As a child, Amy suffered from such acute stage fright that she would become physically sick before a performance. As a teen and young adult, she felt herself freeze on stage, disconnected from her body and emotions, removed from the present moment by a paralyzing fear of failure, all the while feeling a deep power inside her that she could never quite seem to reach. Finally, Amy made the decision to deeply engage with the obstacles that were holding her back. She set to work learning everything she could about the physiological process of stage fright, understanding shame and how it manifests in the creative process, and developing the strength and flexibility of her voice. Using mindfulness practices, vocal and movement improvisation, and vocal strengthening exercises, she learned to release blockages in her body and mind and was able to finally experience the full power and expressiveness of her authentic voice.

This work has culminated in “The World Needs Your Voice,” a 6-week online course that helps singers of any level move from fear, self-doubt, and shame to radiant confidence, self-love, and joy so that they can reclaim their authentic voice. Additionally, Amy teaches private voice lessons to kids age 8 through adults, helping students discover the deep genuineness and unimpeded creative expression that is rooted in the very core of who they are as human beings. Amy is a warm, encouraging teacher who is skilled at seeing the deep potential in all her students and drawing this out in a playful, grounded, approachable, and deeply transformative way.