Vocal/Diction Coaching
Would you like to study opera roles and perfect your Italian diction with a native Italian coach?
Would you like to improve your musicianship and learn the performance practice of the opera and vocal repertoire?
Are you looking for a professional coach-pianist-conductor to prepare and win your next audition?
You are in the right place! Working with a native Italian coach is an invaluable opportunity to perfect your repertoire, learn the language nuances that you won't find in textbooks, and distinguish yourself in your upcoming audition. We will work on your repertoire addressing pronunciation, intonation, phrasing, expression, interpretation, and performance practice.
Your coach. Dr. Raffaele Cipriano is a native Italian conductor, pianist, and opera coach. He is the Music Director of the Lawrence Opera Theatre, Director of Orchestras at Washburn University, and a three-time national finalist for the American Prize in Conducting. He served as assistant and cover conductor at Sarasota Opera under Maestro Victor DeRenzi, was a founding faculty member of the Vocal Academy of Opera international festival, and has coached and conducted singers in repertoire from Monteverdi to Puccini and beyond.
Lessons are available in person in the KC or Topeka area, or via Zoom.
Choose one of the Lesson Cycles below, or contact me if you need a personalized one.
Not sure these coaching sessions are what you need? Come for a free trial lesson!
10-LESSON CYCLE
Ten coaching sessions on operatic and chamber repertoire of your choice. Two lessons per week, one hour each.
Cost/lesson: $70
Cycle: $700
Cycle with 10% student discount*: $630
5-LESSON CYCLE
Five coaching sessions on operatic and chamber repertoire of your choice. One lesson per week, one hour each.
Cost/lesson: $70
Cycle: $350
Cycle with 10% student discount*: $315
ROLE PREPARATION
A set of coaching sessions to prepare, review, or perfect a specific role. The number of lessons (typically 2-4) will vary according to the role length.
Cost/lesson: $70
Cycle: $140-$280 (depending on the number of lessons)
Cycle with 10% student discount*: $126-$252
LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY
If you are unable to attend a scheduled lesson, please notify me at least twenty-four hours in advance. You may cancel and reschedule up to two lessons per cycle, either within the same week or at the end of the cycle. I reserve the right to reschedule lessons in case of professional conflicts.
* The student discount applies to students currently enrolled in high school, college, or university, or who graduated within the last two years.