Instruments
Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
Piano
Education:
Bachelor of Music Education; K-12 Choral and General Music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Skills and Services:
Voice Lessons (any level and style)
Classical Piano (for beginners)
Audition Prep
Music Theory
Sight-Singing/Aural Training
Bio:
Graduating from Wisconsin’s “Singing University”, UW-Eau Claire, Rowan obtained a degree in K-12 Music Education for Voice and General Music. Well-versed in multiple genres, Rowan enjoys spreading her love and knowledge of music to all ages. While completing her undergraduate degree, she studied voice, conducting, and piano under multiple professionals including Dr. Mark Mowry, Dr. Frank Watkins, and Dr. Chris McGinley. She was involved in several music groups such as UW-Eau Claire Concert Choir, Audacious A Cappella, Trinity Lutheran Church Choir, Master Singers, and her friends’ jazz combo, Name Brand. She has toured internationally with Wisconsin’s Ambassadors of Music and Master Singers. Most recently, she performed at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Paris, France the summer of 2019, with the Master Singers and several other musicians from around the world, led by notable conductor, Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff.
In her free time, Rowan enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, checking out local music, and spending time with friends and family. Rowan has recently relocated to Bellingham, WA to start her career teaching music and is looking forward to becoming a part of the community and making Bellingham her new home. She is currently a member of the community choir, Bellingham Chamber Chorale.
Benefits of Vocal Study:
There are so many benefits of vocal study that goes above and beyond becoming a well refined singer and musician. Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, focus, proper articulation, performance techniques, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, and how to project your voice. Aside from the musical benefits, vocal study is also beneficial for your health. It relieves stress, stimulates the immune response, improves lung function and speaking abilities, improves mental health and your mood, and lowers blood pressure and anxiety. Singing also causes your body to release endorphins. A hormone that promotes positive feelings and changes your perception of pain. If these benefits appeal to you, you should consider vocal study.
Benefits of Piano Study:
Playing piano offers numerous physical and mental benefits, recognized for centuries as a powerful outlet for creativity, joy, and relaxation. Recent research underscores its positive effects on overall health, linking it to improved fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and increased levels of Human Growth Hormone, which combats aging effects. Like vocal study, piano practice is also associated with lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and enhanced immune response. Moreover, studying piano enhances memory, particularly verbal memory, and fosters valuable habits like focus, perseverance, and creativity. Children who take piano lessons remember 20% more vocabulary words than their peers. For two hundred years, pianos have united families and communities through music, making them a worthwhile addition to any home. Consider starting up piano lessons today!
Influences:
Rowan was inspired to pursue music by her school music/choir teacher. She showed Rowan how powerful the study of music is and the sense of community you gain while being in a choir. Rowan hopes to influence her students the same way that her music teacher did for her.
A few of her favorite artists include Esperanza Spalding, Erykah Badu, boygenius, Brandi Carlile, Kate Bolinger, Fionna Apple, and The Beatles.