Patricia has two master's degrees, one in Vocal Arts from the Music Academy in Åodz, Poland, and the other in Voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. After violin, piano, and viola training, Patricia discovered her voice and went on to perform in nearly two dozen operas and musical theatre productions, including The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, The Tales of Hoffmann, The Haunted Manor, Madame Butterfly, and La Boheme. As a classically trained singer, Patricia is able to teach all genres of singing, including pop, musical theater, and opera.
Patricia loves to travel with her wonderful daughter Gaby, and her hobbies include ballroom dancing and fencing. She is fluent in English, German and Polish, and can sing in many more! Patricia is a Tier 3 teacher and enjoys helping her students build skills through the Royal Conservatory program through which she has helped both voice and piano students reach the highest level (10) with very high marks!
Teaching Style
She is an enthusiastic, intelligent, and energetic instructor. She enjoys teaching all ages, especially in musical theatre and contemporary music performance. Her objective is to allow students to reach their full potential.
Instruments
- Voice
- Piano
Languages
- English
- Polish
- Russian
Locations
- Willowhurst Ave
- S. Baywood Ave
- Home Studio
Testimonials
"...I hope you remember Lyra S. She has been with the Music Place for about 4 years now. I asked you about the teachers that helped prepare for the RCM and you recommended Patricia. We were on the waitlist for sometime and were very fortunate to get private lessons with her. We couldn't be more happy and satisfied. I wanted to bring it to your notice that Lyra received the State Certificate of Excellence and Center Certificate of Excellence for RCM preparatory level (Voice) and Center Certificate of Excellence for RCM level 1 (Voice)... I can not say enough about how dedicated Patricia is.
The sincere effort she puts in teaching Lyra the music is simply commendable. Just good is not enough for her especially when she knows that Lyra is capable of doing better and even perfecting it. Patricia inspires and guides her to do better and better. She explains to Lyra all the technicalities of singing and playing piano. Lyra has already been singing German, Italian, French and English folk songs along with the Star Spangled Banner. Thanks to Patricia! Lyra has been singing in her school at the talent show and some other functions and a lot of parents have asked about where she is learning the music from. I have recommended The Music Place and Patricia to them. I think 4 of the families have joined the Music Place already. :) " ~ Sveta
