VOICE ⋆ Ascencion Music Academy

Study Voice

Voice Faculty: CATHY PESCEVICH KREPLIN

Instruments/areas of study: private voice training; vocal coaching; audition preparation.
Styles: classical and commercial (jazz, theater, rock).
Class format: individual and group lessons; classes and workshops.

Vocalist Cathy Pescevich Kreplin, Co-Director of Ascencion Music Academy

Cathy Pescevich Kreplin portrait

Thank you for visiting my vocal instruction page. I look forward to talking with you about our shared heart’s desire – singing! Together, we will cultivate your musical mind. Serious students of all ages and stages are welcome!

teaching philosophy

Everyone can sing in some fashion – no doubt about it. But singing well, whether for professional aspiration or personal development, is a matter of study! Gentle, clear guidance from an experienced teacher, plus dedication on the part of a student, equal the successful development of solid, lifelong vocal technique.

what you’ll learn

In my studio, you’ll learn to know your instrument, read music, sight-sing, practice effectively, achieve excellent breath management and body alignment, develop consistently beautiful tone, listen well and critically, prepare for auditions, conquer intonation problems and deepen your understanding of rhythm. Vocalists also learn to extend the range, use clear diction, harmonize and sing in ensemble. Repertoire development and foreign language diction are emphasized. Everything is done in harmony with your goals. My teaching has been influenced by my own professors, my experience as a performer, the methods of LoVetri, Peckham, Marchesi, Liebling and others. My teaching is additionally informed by the work and writings of Jacques Dalcroze (Eurhythmics), Karl Orff, Zoltan Kodaly, and Andy Beck. Also, as appropriate to each student’s personal goals, performance festivals and competitions, RCM examinations, and other special opportunities are pursued. To learn more, please see my bio.” 252-955-0706.

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“Gordon and Cathy, Sunday’s concert at the Weymouth House was made very special with your talented playing and singing! Thank you so very much for sharing your gifts with us! My old Andres Segovia LP’s now have a new meaning. Also, thank you for the two CD’s; I particularly like the Bach selections. At dinner that evening after the concert, I felt fortunate to sit between both of you, and to enjoy hearing more about your lives and your work to further the cause of music education in the Outer Banks. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen such a full house at Weymouth; this says much for the desires of guitar, flute, and vocal for music fans in this area. Thank you for being so generous with your gifts and talent!” D&J 1/19

“Thanks for all you do for her. We just love you!” HW 12/19

“Thank you. Beautiful concert last week!” CK 12/16

“Cathy, thank you so much for bringing your talented kids to the lobby last night! They were real pros-in-the-making and obviously really appreciated by our audience. We like matching the lobby performance to the main attraction, and your stable of players and styles offers great possibilities to extend the Forum’s mission with students and to provide them with a chance to shine in public.” DC 1/20

” You taught me so much, and I am confident that with practice I will improve sufficiently to sing for my tiny grandchildren. You are such a pleasant, positive teacher to whom I will be forever grateful. My vision of you is that you explain concepts always with a smile and a gracious demeanor. I will continue to play my piano and guitar and, hopefully, continue to cultivate my voice. … Thank you, again, for your help and encouragement.” TS 10/13

“Rowan has enjoyed the classes very much. You have instilled interest in and love for music. Thank you! He is always eager to listen to and move along to music and also chooses to play with instruments in his free time.”

Thanks again for the wonderful job you did with the conference! DP 10/29

“Thank you so much! You are such a gift. I think I am starting to hear a difference in Brogan’s voice. Thank you for working with her.” AS 2/14

“This is a late note to say how beautifully you played the piano and led our singing. Thank you so much. With gratitude in my heart” PG 5/15

“Thank you for the beautiful music you provided at P’s wedding!! It was absolutely perfect!!”

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