| Education | Bachelor of Music, Jazz Vocal Performance The City College of New York Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA) Academic and Artistic Training Studied under distinguished educators including: ▽ Suzanne Pittson ▽ Carolyn Leonhart ▽ Sachal Vasandani ▽ Yaala Ballin ▽ Amy London ▽ Dylan Pramuk ▽ Antonio Hart ▽ David Berkman ▽ Aubrey Johnson ▽ Charenee Wade ▽ Lauren Kinhan ▽ Ricky Riccardi |
| Professional Recognition | Employee of the Year (2012), Barros Harmony Music School/All Arts Institutes of Boston Featured artist on Brazilian television program Planeta Brasil (2016) Featured on Tribunal de Contas de Mato Grosso television programming during Brazilian educational and artistic outreach activities (2023) Selected participant in the Grammy U Mentorship Program (2024) Founder and director of multiple educational and community arts initiatives |
| Performance Highlights | United States ▽ Mercury Lounge, New York City (with Des) ▽ Cornelia Street Café, New York City ▽ Shrine World Music Venue, New York City ▽ Amazing Things Art Center, Massachusetts ▽ The City College of New York ▽ Queens College Featured performer with bassist Jay Leonhart International performance tour throughout Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil Jazz Vocal Improvisation workshop tour Guest conductor for municipal choral programs Educational presentations and public workshops in music and improvisation |
| Professional | More than fifteen years of experience teaching: ▽ Voice ▽ Piano ▽ Violin ▽ Music theory ▽ Composition ▽ Songwriting ▽ Jazz improvisation ▽ Ensemble performance ▽ Brazilian music traditions Founder and Director Susie and Nathan’s Music Studio (2014–2020) Co-founded and managed a private music studio serving students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Developed individualized curricula in voice, piano, violin, musicianship, and performance. Founder, Conductor, and Arranger The Explosions Vocal Group (2015–2017) Created and directed a youth vocal ensemble. Arranged original and existing works across jazz, classical, and contemporary styles. Mentored students in leadership, teamwork, performance practice, and artistic development. Creative Director Barros Harmony Music School/All Arts Institutes of Boston (2013–2014) Directed educational programming and public performances. Coordinated workshops, concerts, community partnerships, and student showcases. |
| Community Service | Provided free and low-cost music instruction in underserved communities. Directed youth choirs and worship ensembles. Developed accessible music education opportunities through churches and community organizations. Organized student recitals and public performances ranging from small community gatherings to full-scale theater productions. |
| Additional Experience | Music Education Officer, Bunker Hill Community College Music Club Performer in numerous jazz vocal ensembles, choirs, orchestras, and collaborative projects Student performer with the UMASS Lowell String Project Performer with the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra |