meet your instructors
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Chris Bonanni
Owner, Instructor - All Styles
Accepting Online Students
Songwriting, Music Theory, Voice, Artist Development, & Music Production
Singer/Songwriter Chris Bonanni graduated from Westminster Choir College where he received his undergraduate degree in Music Theory & Composition. At Westminster, Chris won the “Ruth and Raymond Young” award for his compositions, sang with Westminster Kantorei (the early music chamber choir), and became an avid music theory peer tutor. Additionally, he performed in the Westminster Symphonic Choir, where he sang with the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York Philharmonic.
Originally from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, Chris Bonanni started writing, producing, recording, and mixing his own projects at 18. He has worked on many projects of varying genres including Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop, Hyperpop, Indie Rock, and Synthpop. He enjoys developing artists and helping them achieve their artistic goals.
Chris’ number one goal is to make great music. He loves collaborating and helping in any way he can to help musicians take their music, artistry, and musicianship to the next level. Chris loves working with students of all levels and aims to tailor every lesson according to each student’s needs.
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Aleisha Thompson-Heinz
Owner, Instructor - All Styles
Accepting Online Students
Voice, Music Theory, Public Speaking, & Audition Prep
Aleisha Thompson-Heinz graduated Summa Cum Laude from Westminster Choir College in spring of 2020, receiving her undergraduate degree in Voice Performance. During her time at Westminster she studied various opera roles, including the role of Susanna in Le Nozze Di Figaro and Frasquita in Carmen. She also performed in Westminster’s opera theatre, playing the role of Esprit in Massenet’s Cendrillion. She performed in the Westminster Symphonic Choir, where she sang with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Aleisha also performed abroad in Westminster’s Vienna: Language of Lieder program. Upon graduating, Aleisha gained a vocal pedagogy certificate from the Westminster Voice Pedagogy Institute.
Aleisha strives to empower her students by nurturing their love for music and providing them with clear instruction. Under her guidance, her students learn to establish a solid understanding of breath, phonation, resonance, and articulation in order to fully embody their voices. Her goal is to provide a well-rounded education for her students in vocal technique, music theory, acting, and performance preparation. Aleisha strives to create an inclusive and joyful environment for all of her students to discover their personal artistry.