Abby has taught music, dance, and theatre students individually and as a class, ranging from preschool through adults. She currently has a private voice (15+) and piano (9+) studio based out of the South Bay.
Abby teaches vocal technique & health, as well as acting through song. She specializes in Musical Theatre & Jazz, but also works with students through Classical, Pop, and Rock techniques. Her students have been accepted into some of the top Musical Theatre programs in the country, and many of them currently work in show business.
Abby has vocally and musically directed, as well as choreographed & accompanied, several musical theatre and show choir productions throughout LA, Orange County & the South Bay. She enjoys creative collaboration immensely.
To inquire about lessons or collaboration, please contact Abby via email through the link provided.
Resume Highlights
Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory 2013-Present
Voice & Piano Teacher, Musical Director, Choreographer
Encore Entertainment 2017-2020
Musical Director, Choreographer, Accompanist
Orange County School of the Arts 2010-2018
Musical Theatre Voice Teacher
Shepherd's Grove High School 2014-2015
Choir Director & Musical Director/Choreographer
Los Alamitos High School 2013-2017
Choral Student Teacher (2013), Vocal Coach (2013-2017)
Carpenter Performing Arts Center 2009-2012
Classroom Connections Lecturer
StarLight Productions 2009-2011
Vocal Director
Grace First Presbyterian Church 2007-2015
Director of Children's Music, Choreographer
City of Long Beach 2005-2012
Music & Dance Teacher, Choir Director
Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach
- California Teaching Credential for K-12 Music
- Level 2 Kodaly Certification
- Bachelor of Music in Vocal Jazz Performance & Music Education
- Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship for Jazz
- Harvey Waggoner Scholarship for Musical Theatre
- Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music fraternity for women, Sword of Honor
- American Choral Directors Association, Student Chapter President