Tom Michael: a talented and sweet man who has the distinction of being my longest-term current student (since 1992)
Elizabeth Doyle: a gifted singer, songwriter, pianist and bright light in the world, and a student of mine since 1997
KT McCammond: an engaging and dynamic performer with an irresistible appeal, and a student since 2003
Joan Curto: classy, sassy and brassy, and a joy to work with her since 2004
Shelley MacArthur: an elegant and beautiful lady who will move you with her sultry sounds and infectious joy for life
Carla Gordon: one of Chicago's great song interpreters who also keeps busy as a local cabaret reviewer
Robert Sims: a great guy gifted with a beautiful baritone, lots of charisma and a well-deserved huge following of fans
Felicia Coleman-Evans: a sweet, sweet spirit accompanied by a soprano voice that will knock your socks off!
Here are some of my most favorite colleagues and incredibly gifted musicians:
Beckie Menzie: a wonderful woman and a cabaret legend in Chicago who, if you catch any of her performances, will make you know why!
Daryl Nitz: a one-man show at the drop of a hat, gifted with numerous voices, and a student for many, many years
Carol Moss: a living, breathing example of grace and peace who sings like an angel and was a student for many years
Ann Hampton Callaway: a luminous soul uniquely gifted with a world-class voice and musical talents too many to mention
Paul Hamilton: my newest and happiest find in the way of a gifted Chicago pianist who makes magic in all styles of music... and a great guy too
Allan Murray: the wonderful photographer who took all of the formal headshots of me on this sight; nice guy, great photographer
Steve Starr: another great photographer who took many of the candid shots at CCP events
Some resources I like to use periodically:
Translate anything into any language!
Great sights for finding music, charts, songs, arias, etc.
- www.musicnotes.com
- www.digitalsheetmusic.com
- www.sheetmusicdirect.com
- www.sunhawk.com
- www.everynote.com – especially good for classical; arias, etc.
Looking for help with ear training? Try:
Some other sights where I have a personal connection:
- First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville: my professional and spiritual home on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings
- Chicago Cabaret Professionals: the wonderful group of, well, cabaret professionals in Chicago (!) with whom I perform; many of them, students of mine