"Hello! My name is Gordon G. After completing my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) at the University of Calgary in Canada I embarked on a 30-year career in classical music, both concert and opera. My work took me all over the world from the United States to Australia to China to Japan to the major stages of the European continent. My early love of teaching meant that throughout my travels I constantly sought opportunities to connect with young singers, to encourage them in their studies and to share the invaluable insights I gained working with the top professionals in the music world. Now I have decided to devote all my time to nurturing the next generation of singers. No matter what level of student or what that student's eventual goal I love the process of helping them sing more freely and joyfully. Seeing the progress my students make over the weeks and months is so very gratifying. I know what it is like to struggle and I know I can make a positive difference.

I teach a very clear technique. The fundamental principle is the disentanglement of the jaw, larynx and tongue which leads to a freer, natural sound devoid of muscular involvement. Disentanglement allows the flow of air to produce a sound of maximum power, beauty and ease. Adopting this technique empowers the singer so that they reach a higher level of autonomy in the implementation of their singing practice and vocal expression. With freedom comes the ability to sing in a variety of styles. Good singing is good singing.

I believe that the process of singing must be a positive experience. It is fruitless to do a negative action so I stress developing new good habits that replace old. less useful ones. My ultimate goal is that the students will learn to sing with a personal technique upon which they can rely at all times and which gives them the ability to continue their musical progress independently. A lifetime of expressive music making awaits. Let's get started!" less...