Private Lessons and Classes
PBGC/CYC is pleased to offer a comprehensive music education to singers in our ensembles, as well as the general public, through voice, piano, and music theory lessons. Our instructors additionally serve as technical coaches for the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and the Philadelphia Girls Choir, assisting individuals and groups to reach their full potential during their time in our ensembles.
Lessons
Currently, voice and piano lessons are offered in 30, 45, and 60-minute intervals, with pricing structure as follows:
$35 for 30 minutes,
$52.50 for 45 minutes,
$70 for 60 minutes
Lessons can easily be scheduled through our new choir management system, Teach ‘n Go by following the link below.
All lessons take place in our private studios at 1336 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Musicianship Classes
All singers enrolled in our ensembles, whether Philadelphia Boys Choir, Philadelphia Girls Choir, or Commonwealth Youth Choir, are eligible to take free musicianship classes. These classes are offered by semester at our Spring Garden location with varying difficulties. For more information about Musicianship Classes, please contact Isabel Furman at ifurman@pycemusic.org.
Staff
Learn more about our voice and piano instructors before you sign up for a lesson!
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Katrina Dignum
Originally from Arizona, Katrina is a teaching artist and soprano based in the Philadelphia area. She holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Temple University, and both a Bachelor of Music degree and Graduate Certificate in Vocal Performance from the University of New Mexico. As a teacher, Katrina has been teaching private…
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Brady Ketelsen, Voice
Brady Ketelsen is thrilled to support the singers of the Philadelphia Girls’ Choir this season. He studied music education at the University of South Dakota before becoming a choir director at Rapid City Central High School where he taught 7 choral ensembles, prepared students for solo competitions, produced an annual student cabaret, and served as…
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Cathy Mazza
Cathy Mazza is a multifaceted musician and music teacher. She is both a classical pianist and a rock and pop keyboard player, as well as a singer, songwriter, composer and conductor. Cathy has performed at many venues in the Philadelphia area as a collaborative pianist, rock band member, and choral singer. Cathy teaches piano and Children’s Music…
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Jesica Santino
Originally from New Mexico, Jesica is a Philadelphia-based soprano and teaching artist. She fell in love with music at an early age, trying out many different instruments including flute, saxophone, piano, and bassoon before deciding her true passion was singing. She believes that everyone can benefit from a music education, and her goal is to…
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Isabelle Zeledón
Isabelle Zeledón is a Philadelphia-based mezzo-soprano who serves as the Boys Choir Coach and Voice Teacher at Philadelphia Youth Chorus Ensemble. She holds a Professional Studies Certificate and Master of Music in Opera from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory. She also holds a Bachelor of…