"energetic, exuberant and committed."
Testimonials
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"As a teacher Emily is energetic, exuberant and committed to bringing out the best in her students. She is a consummate musician and a life-long student of the craft and discipline of vocal music performance and teaching. She is a positive and effective motivator who brings out the very best in her students by setting high standards and providing the skills they need to achieve. Her energy and commitment to her students is infectious and students often comment that they like Miss Em. I trust and respect Emily and I think so highly of her as a vocal teacher that she was the private teacher for two of my own children when they were in high school.”
- Adam Search, Band Director- Great Valley Middle School
“One of the greatest teachers our family has had the pleasure of working with is Emily Byrne. She balances exceptional teaching skills and expectations with a warmth that motivates one to achieve. Our son started lessons with Emily in 8th grade and went on to be a contemporary voice major in college and is now a professional songwriter and performer. We recommend her without hesitation and are thankful for the impact she had.”
-Adele O, Parent
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In addition to her numerous performance credits, Ms. Byrne is comfortable instructing students in a variety of musical genres. As a teacher, Ms. Byrne is passionate about helping students find their own unique voice through an understanding of basic vocal technique. Her students’ interests have included a variety of musical genres from pop to opera. In addition to her thriving private studio, Ms. Byrne is on faculty at The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pa. as a vocal instructor. Prior to moving to the Philadelphia area, Ms. Byrne was a teaching artist at The Prizery in Virginia where she instructed students of all different backgrounds and abilities in voice, piano, and trombone. She is especially interested in expanding her students’ love and understanding of music well beyond their musical instruction. Her students have gone on to win local and regional talent contests including the Media theater’s The Vocalist, as well as principal roles in musical theater both at the high school and professional level. Graduates of Ms. Byrne’s studio have gone on to major in musical theater and voice at University of Michigan, NYU, Shenandoah Conservatory, University of Miami (Miami, Fla.), and University of Southern California.She is especially passionate about helping students cultivate not only strong musicianship, but also a lifelong love of music.
Originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, Ms. Byrne holds a degree from The University of North Carolina- Greensboro in Vocal Performance and formally taught at Devon Preparatory School and Saint Mark High School. Currently, She is a certified K-12 music teacher in the School District of Philadelphia.
