Isabelle Ganz - Affiliate Artist in Voice
Mezzo-soprano, Isabelle Ganz holds a D.M.A. in Voice and Music Literature from the Eastman School of Music, a student of the late Jan De Gaetani. She was awarded a Fulbright Grant to Jerusalem and there taught voice, vocal chamber music, 20th century composers and Sephardic song at the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance. Dr. Ganz is also the recipient of a Solo Recitalist grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to perform recitals and conduct master classes in colleges and conservatories throughout the U.S. She has brought her "playshops" in vocal improvisation to singers in France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Israel and many U.S. cities. She has performed as vocal soloist with orchestras such as the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Seattle Symphony, the Slovak Radio Orchestra of Bratislava and the Houston Ballet Orchestra. She has recorded over 30 CDs and premiered many works such as "Ryoanji for Voice and Percussion" by John Cage.
Among her most prominent vocal students are Nathaniel Peake, 2010 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions' winner; Barbara Padilla, second place winner in the televised program "America's Got Talent", and numerous high school students who later received degrees from the Juilliard School of Music, the Eastman School of Music and went on to professional careers. Many of her students are talented high school "beginners", who are among her favorites to teach.
Dr. Ganz is an affiliate artist of American Music Academy. She teaches from her private studio in Rice Village.
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!