Suzanne Lukather Voice & Piano Instructor (Classical/Musical Theatre/Jazz)  • Mid-Wilshire Studio  • Alhambra Studio 323-653-5929, ext. 02 e-mail: suzanne@lorimoranmusic.com Suzanne Lukather has been performing and teaching since 1980. An accredited teacher, she has taught music in public and private schools as well as in her private studio. She has a unique ability to guide students through a simple systematic approach to singing, helping them to attain musical expressiveness by discovering the connection between the speaking and the singing voice. Suzanne's practical approach enables even the beginner to develop musical proficiency quickly and easily. Ms. Lukather's formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, continued studies at the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara and post-baccalaureate studies at Juilliard in New York City. More audio samples: Someone Is Standing Outside Live with California Philharmonic at Los Angeles Arboretum: Les Superstar Suite Anything You Can Do Live with Inland Empire Symphony at Quake Stadium: Unforgettable Her singing career began at the Aspen Music Festival with opera director, Wesley Balk and voice teacher, Adele Addison and continued with The Singers' Theatre of New York and the Baby Grand Opera of Cincinnati. On Broadway, Gower Champion cast her in the Rock Opera "Rockabye Hamlet". Her career has spanned over 30 Off-Broadway, Regional and National Tours including "Company", "Side By Side By Sondheim", "Stop The World I Want To Get Off", "South Pacific", and "The Sound Of Music". She has appeared as featured soloist with the California Philharmonic, Inland Empire Symphony, and the Pasadena Pops as well as the Lionel Hampton and Tommy Dorsey big bands. Her association with The Disney Company spans 15 years including Tokyo Disneyland Grand Opening, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Lines Inaugural. Ms. Lukather's professional affiliations include NATS, AFM, AEA, SAG, and MTAC. Her years of experience as a working professional affords her students working knowledge of performance and most of all, the joy of singing.  Suzanne is the Director of the California Philharmonic's Children's Chorus, and co-founder/vocal director of "Kids In Progress" - Cabaret Institute For Kids. ...more at www.SuzanneLukather.com. Read what students are saying about Suzanne Lukather.