OUR TEACHERS

MONICA AUGUSTINE :

Monica Augustine is a vocal teacher, songwriter, performer, and the Founder of Wildflower School of Voice. She has recorded two CDs, "Wildflower" and "Beyond Innocence." Her third CD, "Bright New World," is scheduled for release Fall 2009.

Monica has performed at venues across Colorado including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and has performed the national anthem for the Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Crush, and the C.U. Buffaloes.

Monica has taught singing since 1994 and specializes in
working with kids and teens. Her background includes extensive training in piano, guitar, and voice, a certification in Music for Children through Music Together, and a Masters Workshop with the Head of Casting for Disney's Broadway Shows, Jennifer Ruden.

Monica was voted "Best Teacher" in the Daily Camera's Boulder County Gold in 2005 and 2007.

KIMBERLY NEELY:
Kimberly Neely, soprano, is a native of Augusta, GA. She received her Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from the Petrie School of Music at Converse College, and her Master's of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has performed roles in numerous operas including Josephine in HMS Pinafore, both Dewfairy and Sandman in Hansel and Gretel, and Knitter #1 in A Game of Chance. In addition to operas, she has also been featured as the soprano soloist in Poulenc's Gloria , Haydn's Missa Brevis, and Britten's Ceremony of Carols. She received extensive vocal pedagogy training during her Master's program at CU, and she has 4 years of teaching experience, including two years of teaching through the Applied Music Program at CU's Continuing Education Department.

DANAE SHANTI:
Danae is trained in a variety of Body-Centered singing techniques and is also a professional breath trainer. Danae has led Performance Classes and coached individual singing for children, teens and adults since 1996. She has also coached her voice students through their own recording projects. She has a strong love for improvisational singing and guides students who are interested in this style of vocal expression. Danae’s style of teaching is based in honoring each student’s authentic voice.

Danae has initiated and directed several choirs in Boulder including, The Ecstatic Choir and The Inspired Child Choir, both featured on her children’s CD Lullabies for Little Visionaries. She performs as a cast member of the Rock Opera Magdalene: Woman of Light. Danae has performed internationally with The Global Harmony Band and has been a vocal guest artist for numerous conferences and retreats.

Wildflower School of Voice also hosts SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS
who assist with classes and events

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OUR TEACHERS
MONICA AUGUSTINE : Monica Augustine is a vocal teacher, songwriter, performer, and the Founder of Wildflower School of Voice. She has recorded two CDs, "Wildflower" and "Beyond Innocence." Her third CD, "Bright New World," is scheduled for release Fall 2009. Monica has performed at venues across Colorado including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and has performed the national anthem for the Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Crush, and the C.U. Buffaloes. Monica has taught singing since 1994 and specializes in working with kids and teens. Her background includes extensive training in piano, guitar, and voice, a certification in Music for Children through Music Together, and a Masters Workshop with the Head of Casting for Disney's Broadway Shows, Jennifer Ruden. Monica was voted "Best Teacher" in the Daily Camera's Boulder County Gold in 2005 and 2007.
	KIMBERLY NEELY: Kimberly Neely, soprano, is a native of Augusta, GA. She received her Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from the Petrie School of Music at Converse College, and her Master's of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has performed roles in numerous operas including Josephine in HMS Pinafore, both Dewfairy and Sandman in Hansel and Gretel, and Knitter #1 in A Game of Chance. In addition to operas, she has also been featured as the soprano soloist in Poulenc's Gloria , Haydn's Missa Brevis, and Britten's Ceremony of Carols. She received extensive vocal pedagogy training during her Master's program at CU, and she has 4 years of teaching experience, including two years of teaching through the Applied Music Program at CU's Continuing Education Department.
	DANAE SHANTI: Danae is trained in a variety of Body-Centered singing techniques and is also a professional breath trainer. Danae has led Performance Classes and coached individual singing for children, teens and adults since 1996. She has also coached her voice students through their own recording projects. She has a strong love for improvisational singing and guides students who are interested in this style of vocal expression. Danae’s style of teaching is based in honoring each student’s authentic voice. Danae has initiated and directed several choirs in Boulder including, The Ecstatic Choir and The Inspired Child Choir, both featured on her children’s CD Lullabies for Little Visionaries. She performs as a cast member of the Rock Opera Magdalene: Woman of Light. Danae has performed internationally with The Global Harmony Band and has been a vocal guest artist for numerous conferences and retreats.
Wildflower School of Voice also hosts SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS who assist with classes and events CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON OUR GUEST TEACHERS
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