The Song Heart Connection

What is The Song-Heart Connection and Vocal Studio?

Desiree Maira, voice instructor

I am joyful to have extensive experience collaborating with:

*singers and dancers performing on Broadway, in national tours and with cruise lines

*university and conservatory musical theater and voice majors

*performing arts middle and high school students

*voice over and audio book talent

*contemporary recording artists

*actors in film and television

The Song-Heart Connection and Vocal Studio embraces the singer's personal and professional journey.

credentials

-M.M. in Opera Performance (The Boston Conservatory at Berklee)

-New York Vocal Coaching Teacher Training Certification

-B.M. in Vocal Performance (Stetson University)

-M.A. in Counseling (Southwestern College and New Earth Institute)*

-Certified Grief Counselor (Southwestern College and New Earth Institute)

-National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Mental Health Technician Certification

-Childhood Psychology Certification

-Zumba Fitness Certification

*in progress

Originally from South Florida, my career began in New England with a studio teaching singers of all ages. Now with over ten years private and collegiate experience (University of the Arts, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Rider University, University of New Mexico), I have discovered the fundamental connection between vocal expression and somatic healing. Using professional counseling techniques and Voice Lesson By Design, I offer a unique approach to singing that caters solely to the individuality of each singer.

Prior to The Song-Heart Connection, my "mini-lives" detailed work as an opera singer, Zumba instructor, nanny, server, barista and more. I absolutely love learning and enjoy hip-hop dance, photography, yoga, Zazen, hiking, fishing, travel, Italy and the Italian language, psychology and the shared human experience.

PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS

Verdi's Falstaff: Palm Beach Opera Chorus (West Palm Beach, FL)

Puccini's Madama Butterfly: Palm Beach Opera Chorus (West Palm Beach, FL)

Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna: Santa Fe Symphony Chorus and Chamber Orchestra (Santa Fe, NM)

Jazz with Doug Montgomery at Rio Chama (Santa Fe, NM)

Voice Faculty: Paper Mill Playhouse (Montclair, NJ)

Guest Clinician: The Stilson Institute at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, OH)