About Me

Ruth B, classical soprano, has been singing before she could walk. Receiver of the Colorado Academy vocal perormance award and the University of Denver mentored teaching grant, her passion for vocal music has extended to the dozens of students she has taught throughout her lifetime. A firm believer that a good technique carries over to any genre of music, she teaches a holistic, "bel canto" style of singing passed from generation to generation since the early 1900s.

Ruth B- is proficient in and teaches Vocal Lessons .

Formal Education:

University of Denver, Bachlors of Music, Vocal Performance, 2010 graduation year

Private Education:

Carol Kirkpatrick, private voice teacher, 2017-present Andrew Adams, private voice teacher, 2015-2017 Sara Bardill, private voice teacher, 2008-2015

Performing Experience:

Suor Genovieffa (cover) Suor Angelica Opera on Tap Denver, Boulder Opera GalateaAcis and GalateaDenver Opera Collective Nina Queen Victoria’s Floating Garden Luminous Thread Productions of Secrets and Natural Wonders Die Königin der Nacht Die ZauberflöteLamont Opera Theater Wandering Woman Nuptials for the Dead Luminous Thread Productions, Denver, CO (A Surrealist Staging of German Lied) Soprano solo, Poulenc’s Gloria Augustana Arts

Experience Teaching:

Denver Music Institute, Denver, CO—Music teacher and theory tutor (Voice) 2010-2014 I taught and tutored children and adults of all ages and skill levels in voice, piano, music composition and theory. I was also responsible for various administrative duties related to the basic function of a music studio, such as payment processing, scheduling clients, and client relations and handling customer disputes. Tamminga Music Studios Denver, CO—Music teacher and theory tutor (Voice and piano) 2012-2014 Similar duties as above Avanti Music Academy, Denver, CO—Music teacher and theory tutor (Voice and piano) 2013-2014 Similar responsibilities as above, as well as preparing students for recitals and performances. Lessons in your home, Denver, CO—Music teacher and theory tutor (Voice, piano, music theory) 2015-present Taught students lessons in their homes throughout the greater Denver Metro Area. Austrian Public Schools, Vienna, AUS — English teacher, fall 2008 Worked with teachers in the Austrian public schools to create and implement programs to assist in students aged 7-10 learn and retain English. Taught classes alone and in partnership with homeroom teachers, assessed student’s skills, and provided individual tutoring as needed.

Vocal Lessons in , Lessons in ,

In , , Ruth B- provides expert Vocal Lessons in , instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve their musical goals through customized lessons. Over the years, Ruth B- has helped numerous students progress from beginners to confident performers through consistent and focused instruction. Each session focuses on skill development, musical expression, and long-term growth tailored to the student’s goals.