Bio

Celine is a singer and voice teacher in Hamilton, Ontario. Described as a “warm and lovely mezzo”, Celine specializes in Western Classical music while also having experience in Country music, Pop/Rock music, and Musical Theatre. Celine loves to perform in a variety of genres and is as comfortable singing with her guitar as she is in a gown. Most recently Celine has performed with the Masterworks Choir & Orchestra in Oakville, Musicata in Hamilton, Chorus Hamilton, Bach Elgar Choir in Hamilton, Hamilton Children’s Choir, and she frequently returns to sing with Whispering River Music in her hometown of Parry Sound. 

Education and Training

Celine completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University in Montréal in vocal performance where she studied with Dr. Tracy Smith-Bessette. Recently, Celine completed her master’s degree in vocal pedagogy at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Professor Lorna MacDonald. 

Additionally, Celine attended the “Fundamentals of Functional Training” course with Dr. Matthew Edwards at The CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University in 2021. Celine actively keeps up to date with the vocal pedagogy field through conferences, workshops, and ongoing vocal training. Celine is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association). 

Teaching Experience 

Celine has been teaching students in Popular and Western Classical styles for over seven years. She loves to help singers find vocal freedom, gain confidence in their singing, and achieve their personal musical goals. Celine’s students have gone on to acquire principal roles in local musicals, achieve honour levels in their RCM* exams, place at local music competitions, qualify for provincial-level competitions, as well as be accepted to university programs for voice studies and music. 

*Royal Conservatory of Music

Teaching Info

Celine is passionate about singing and vocal pedagogy (the art of teaching singing). Along with her Master’s in vocal pedagogy, performance experience, and over seven years of teaching experience, Celine loves to help students discover their voice. Celine’s students have gone on to acquire principal roles in local musicals, achieve honour levels in their RCM* exams, place at local music competitions, qualify for provincial-level competitions, as well as be accepted to university programs for voice studies and music