I am a professional opera singer with a Master's degree in Music. I am fluent in Italian and have lived and worked in Italy. My degree is in music, but I have studied Italian as well. My parents were both born in Italy and I visit there often, perfecting my speaking, reading and writing skills. I have performed and studied in Italy and have acted as an interpreter/translator for Americans while in Italy. I majored in Vocal Performance and Piano was my minor. I graduated from Oakland University with my master's degree in 2000. I have taught voice at Oakland University, the Clarkston Conservatory of Music and piano and voice at Rochester Conservatory of Music.