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Voice & Music Teacher, NYSSMA Specialist
Feb 2011 - Present
Sam Ash Music Stores
Vocal Coach (also Music & Theory) 
 
 NAfME/NYSSMA Specialist training elementary, secondary, college voice students for National and Regional Conferences, Auditions, Juries and Finals 
 
 Vocal Coach students range from children through teens and adults including professional performing & recording jazz, rock, contemporary, country, blues, gospel, R&B, opera, classical & variety artists.
Associate Coach & Vocal Pro
Sep 2006 - Present
Katie Agresta Studios / Magicsong Studios
Vocal Pro : performing and recording vocalist for hire: lead, background, harmonies, multiple genres, production and vocal/instrument arrangements
 
 Associate Coach: one of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.
Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, Music Director
Sep 2005 - Present
NINA ®
Performing, Recording & Video Artist, lead & background vocalist, songwriter, music director/band leader of the bands NINA, Nina & the Rebels, Nina & the Jazz Hawks
 
 performing & recording with world famous sidemen :
 
 Nina and the Rebels: 
 drums: Steve Holley (Paul McCartney's Wings, Elton John), John O. Reilly (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) 
 piano/keys: Harry Whitaker (Roberta Flack, Madonna), Alan St. Jon (Billy Squier), Elisa Hale (Mink DeVille/Willy DeVille, The Montereys)
 guitars & bass: Bob Stander (Pete Townshend, Ricky Byrd), Benny Landa (Carol King), Keith Lentin (Stryper, Blondie Chaplin) 
 
 Nina and the Jazz Hawks:
 piano/keys: Harry Whitaker (Roberta Flack, Blood Sweat & Tears)
 sax: Myron Walden ( Wynton Marsalis, Esmeralda Spalding)
 trumpet: Joe Magnarelli (Harry Connick, Jr, )

Education
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BFA Voice, Music, Jazz and Contemporary Music
Sep 2002 - May 2006
New School University

Languages
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Certifications
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Voice & Music Coach
Jan 2015
NYSSMA - New York State School Music Association
certification to coach and prepare NYSSMA students for Annual NYSSMA testing and evaluation conferences
Katie Agresta Vocal Pro & Associate Coach
Sep 2010
Katie Agresta Vocal Studio
One of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.

Awards
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Song of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel Category
Feb 2017
Song of the Year
Best Singer on Long Island - 2011-2014
Aug 2011
Long Island Press Association
Song of the Year Award - Pop Category
Feb 2011
Song of the Year
Billboard World Songwriting Award - R&B Category
Sep 2008
Billboard
Billboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable Mention
Sep 2008
Billboard

Affiliations
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National Association for Music Education
Jan 2015
Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
ASCAP
Feb 2002
ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.