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Miss So
Professional field(s): Classical Vocal, Pop Singing, Musical
Teaching language(s): English
Teaching since 2009
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Teaching since 2009
English
Miss So
Classical Vocal, Pop Singing, Musical
The University of Akron (US), The Cleveland Institute of Music (US)
Miss So is an American born, conservatory-trained soprano. She has been teaching in Hong Kong for a number of years and is currently a Crew Performer with World Family Club.
Miss So graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland, Ohio, USA) and soon after began teaching in a suburban music school. In 2012 she was appointed to Adjunct Instructor of Voice at Malone University (Canton, Ohio, USA) where she continued to teach until 2017. During this time she completed her Master of Music degree in Voice from The University of Akron (Akron, Ohio, USA). In 2017 she moved to Hong Kong to pursue an opportunity to teach voice there.
During her time studying, Miss So had the opportunity to sing in Italy and Switzerland through participation in the Sessione Senese per La Musica e L’Arte, based out of Siena, Italy. She was also a participant in the Resonanz Opera summer program (Ohio, USA) and the Nightingale Opera Theatre Masterclass Series (Ohio, USA). She has also participated in workshops studying Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Alexander Technique, and the Feldenkrais Method.
While living in Cleveland, Miss So was a regular gigging musician, singing with Great Lakes Light Opera and also maintaining choral positions with various churches and synagogues. On stage, she performed the role of Mother in “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” Baba in “The Medium,” and Announcer in “Gallantry,” all with The University of Akron Opera Theatre. Miss So also had the pleasure of performing alongside her students in various Malone Opera Theatre productions. She performed La Zia Principessa in “Suor Angelica,” Marcellina in “Le Nozze Di Figaro,” and First Lady in “Die Zauberflöte.” In Hong Kong, Miss So has done various musical and acting performances. She sings with the St. John Cathedral Evensong Choir and is a member of the Hong Kong Bach Choir.
Miss So is an American born, conservatory-trained soprano. She has been teaching in Hong Kong for a number of years and is currently a Crew Performer with World Family Club.
Miss So graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland, Ohio, USA) and soon after began teaching in a suburban music school. In 2012 she was appointed to Adjunct Instructor of Voice at Malone University (Canton, Ohio, USA) where she continued to teach until 2017. During this time she completed her Master of Music degree in Voice from The University of Akron (Akron, Ohio, USA). In 2017 she moved to Hong Kong to pursue an opportunity to teach voice there.
During her time studying, Miss So had the opportunity to sing in Italy and Switzerland through participation in the Sessione Senese per La Musica e L’Arte, based out of Siena, Italy. She was also a participant in the Resonanz Opera summer program (Ohio, USA) and the Nightingale Opera Theatre Masterclass Series (Ohio, USA). She has also participated in workshops studying Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Alexander Technique, and the Feldenkrais Method.
While living in Cleveland, Miss So was a regular gigging musician, singing with Great Lakes Light Opera and also maintaining choral positions with various churches and synagogues. On stage, she performed the role of Mother in “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” Baba in “The Medium,” and Announcer in “Gallantry,” all with The University of Akron Opera Theatre. Miss So also had the pleasure of performing alongside her students in various Malone Opera Theatre productions. She performed La Zia Principessa in “Suor Angelica,” Marcellina in “Le Nozze Di Figaro,” and First Lady in “Die Zauberflöte.” In Hong Kong, Miss So has done various musical and acting performances. She sings with the St. John Cathedral Evensong Choir and is a member of the Hong Kong Bach Choir.
Education
Master of Music, The University of Akron (US)
Majoring in Voice
Bachelor of Music, The Cleveland Institute of Music (US)
Majoring in Voice
Performance Experience
Malone University Opera Theatre, 2017
La Zia Principessa in “Suor Angelica”
Malone University Opera Theatre, 2016
Second Lady in "Die Zauberflote"
Malone University Opera Theatre, 2014
Marcellina in "Le Nozze di Figaro"
The University of Akron Opera Theatre, 2014
Announcer in "Gallantry"
The University of Akron Opera Theatre, 2013
Baba in "The Medium"
The University of Akron Opera Theatre, 2013
Mother in "Amahl and the Night Visitors"
The Cleveland Institute of Music, 2007
Frosch in "Die Fledermaus"
The Cleveland Institute of Music, 2007
Madeline in "Louise"
Working Experience
World Family Club, Hong Kong, 2022
Crew Performer
Malone University, Canton, Ohio, USA, 2012-2017
Audition preparation for Graduate School music programmes; performance etiquette; Instruct university students on the basics of breathing, phrasing, music theory, and diction; Taught diction class for the languages of Italian, English, French, and German
The Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood, Ohio, USA, 2011-2017
Audition preparation for university music programmes; performance etiquette; Children's Choir director; Instruct private students and choir members on the basics of breathing, phrasing, music theory, and diction
The Avon School of Music, Avon, Ohio, USA, 2009-2012
Audition technique; performance etiquette; Instruct vocal students on the basics of breathing, phrasing, music theory, and diction.
The Old Stone Church, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 2015-2017
Soloist and section alto
Park Synagogue, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, 2016-2017
Section alto
Temple Israel, Fairlawn, Ohio, 2015-2016
Section alto
The First Unitarian Church of Cleveland, Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA, 2010-2015
Soloist and section soprano
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Teaching Style and Philosophy
I believe in meeting the student where he/she is in the singing journey. There is not One True Method of teaching voice and every student has a unique learning style. It is my job and joy to discover what makes each student unique and what his/her preference is for musical style and personal goals. I welcome the most beginners of casual singers to the most driven of ABRSM candidates. I also emphasise working with the body and instructing the student to develop muscle memory to achieve his/her best sound. Voice students must be connected to the texts of their songs, so I want students to sing songs that they are passionate about. This will lead to the most heartfelt and honest interpretation of repertoire. It is my hope that by studying voice, the student will gain a skill as a musician and discover parts of themselves as humans.
Gallery
Miss So’s headshot
Video
Giuseppe Verdi: “Morro ma prima in grazia” from Un Ballo in Maschera
Sara Bareilles: “She Used to Be Mine” from Waitress
Teaching Location
Central and WesternEasternWan ChaiKowloon CityKwun TongSham Shui PoWong Tai SinYau Tsim Mong
Tutor's Studio
Heavenly Music
Lesson
Classical Vocal | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $600 | $700 | $800 |
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Pop Singing | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $600 | $700 | $800 |
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Musical | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $600 | $700 | $800 |
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Level:
All Instrumental Lessons / Accompaniment
Beginner: Beginner - G. 4
Intermediate: G. 5 - G. 7
Advanced: G. 8 or above
Western Music Theory
Beginner: ABRSM Music Theory G. 5
Intermediate: ABRSM Music Theory G. 8
Advanced: Trinity College London AmusTCL or above
Chinese Music Theory
Beginner: Shanghai Conservatory of Music Theory
Beginner: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 1
Intermediate: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 2
Advanced: Not applicable
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