​Edrie Means Weekly Co-Founder Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Edrie not only has a beautiful voice, but was very expressive and sensitive with the text." Angela Lansbury (Film/Broadway/TV Star)

 

“Soprano Edrie Means sang brilliantly as Klin, the fruit maker.” Opera News, Opera Magazine, London, Los Angeles Times, William Albright, PLANET 8 (World Premiere, Houston Grand Opera)

 

“Soprano Edrie Means offered superb work as the maid Despina. She combined superb tonal clarity with vivid characterization.” Houston Chronicle, Charles Ward, COSI FAN TUTTE (Houston Grand Opera)

 

“Talented Edrie Means sang with style such Gershwin numbers as Someone To Watch Over Me, and My Man’s Gone Now. Even the verses were attractive. Means’ spectacular voice, effective acting, and depth of emotion should take her far." The Eagle, Thyra Plass, NPR

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"There was so much covered in this course - absolutely worth every penny! The lectures, assignments and discussion boards were really helpful in understanding the material. I also REALLY enjoyed the masterclasses at the end of each synchronous class. It was so informative to see how Edrie applied the MT techniques and styles through work with students at a variety of levels. I feel so much more prepared to help my own students achieve their goals after this class!" Sarah Luebke, 2021 participant

 

“Edrie Means Weekly is a superb operatic soprano, a powerful music theatre “belter”, and an experienced and highly skilled voice expert in many other styles. She is an excellent role model for the teachers who come to study vocal techniques for the various styles of Contemporary Commercial Music (music theater, jazz, gospel, rock, pop, Rhythm and Blues, country, folk, and alternative), as she is both a master of the vocal production demands and an experienced singing teacher. She guides others by her example and with detailed information about the musical and performance needs that singers must meet in order to have successful careers in any style.” Jeannette LoVetri, Singing Voice Specialist

 

"Edrie Means Weekly is a plethora of knowledge in the musical theatre styles! Her stylistic flexibility was impressive. Her positive reinforcement created a safe environment to experiment. She was able to adjust to various competency levels without skipping a beat." CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Musical Theatre Styles Class participant

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