Piano Faculty

Michelle is an accomplished, European-trained opera singer, pianist, and music educator with a rich international experience on stage and in teaching. She has a bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and a Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Music and the Performing Arts in Heidelberg, Germany, followed by graduate courses in opera and art songs at the Music Conservatory of Zurich, Switzerland.

She has taught voice and piano extensively. Her teaching experience includes Head of the Voice and Piano programs at a music academy in San Diego, CA, and at music schools and public schools in Germany and Switzerland. She believes that “Life is better with music!”.