studio introduction
Dr. Stephanie Meyer’s instruction advocates healthy vocal technique and music reading skills to a wide variety of students. Her studio comprises of vocalists participating in UMKC Conservatory, Kansas City Symphony Chorus, KC Metro All-District and All-State Choir, Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s High School Honors Artist program, collegiate choirs, high school musical theater productions, garage bands and church music.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts, 2016, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Dr. Aidan Soder, principal teacher
Master of Music, 2008, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, William Shomos, principal teacher
Bachelor of Music Education, 2006, South Dakota State University, Kristin Vensand-Hall, principal teacher
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Benedictine College, Department of Music, Adjunct Voice Instructor, 2023-Present
Applied Voice, individual lessons for major, minor, and elective students including preparation for degree recitals. Class Voice, group instruction for first semester voice students advocating healthy vocal technique, music literacy, and International Phonetic Alphabet. Opera Workshop, introducing rehearsal conduct, performance practice, and directing stage movement for all undergraduate levels of singing.
Meyer Voice Studio - Director/Instructor, 2019-present
Private voice lessons for ages 12-adult, including Classical and Musical Theater repertoire, an introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet, music reading and aural skills. Students are strongly encouraged to perform on a studio class or public recital each semester.
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Conservatory Academy, Preparatory Voice Instructor, 2011-present
Private voice lessons for ages 12-adult, including Classical and Musical Theater repertoire, an introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet, music reading and aural skills. Students are strongly encouraged to perform on a studio class or public recital each semester.
Avila University, Performing Arts - Music, Adjunct Voice Instructor, 2016-2020
Applied Voice, studio voice lessons for major, minor, and elective students; including performance of Musical Theatre, Art Songs, and Arias in English, Italian, German, and French. Emphasis on continuing development of performance practice and vocal technique. Combined Avila Studio Class facilitated once each month.
University of Missouri - Kansas City, Conservatory in the Schools, Musical Bridges Voice Instructor, 2011-2017
One-on-one instruction and performance experience preparing students for university auditions. Grant funded lessons take place in selected schools focusing on under represented populations. Students are required to perform on a public recital each semester.
clinician
Masterclass Clinician, Missouri State High School Activities Association: Solo Preparation
Odessa High School - Vocal Music Department, Odessa, Missouri, 2023
Adjudicator, Missouri State High School Activities Association: Solo/Ensemble Performance Preview
Grandview High School - Vocal Music Department, Kansas City, Missouri, 2020
Adjudicator, National Association of Teachers of Singing - Chapter Student Auditions
Kansas City Chapter: University of Central Missouri, 2017 and Johnson County Community College, 2019 Mid-Missouri Chapter: Stephens College, 2018
Presentation, “Invitation to Moving Songs: an interdisciplinary celebration of diversity in the arts"
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, Band, Choir, and Orchestra, Kansas City, Missouri, 2016
Lecture Recital, “Debussy: Songs for Madame Vasnier”
Advised by Dr. Joyce Farwell, Dr. Aidan Soder, and Dr. Lee D. Thompson, UMKC Conservatory, 2014
Presentation, “Invitation to UMKC Opera’s Cendrillon"
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Choir, Kansas City, Missouri, 2013
Lecture, “John Adams’ Nixon in China“
Presented with Dr. Mara Gibson (composer) for Kansas City Lyric Opera Guild’s At Ease With Opera Program, Kauffman Foundation, 2012
Presentation, “Invitation to UMKC Opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro"
Ruskin High School Choir, Kansas City, Missouri, 2011
Lecture, “Composing for Classical Voice: The Singers Perspective"
Presented for University of Missouri - Kansas City’s Summer Composition Workshop, 2011-2012
Masterclass, “Posture and Breath"
Presented for Lincoln High School Choirs, directed by Glenita Hanson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 2005
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