MMMA: Voice Faculty

Hope Banach | Voice

Hope is a native of Boston, MA, where she began her musical studies in piano, musical theater, and classical voice. Hope holds a Masters Degree of Music from McGill University in Canada. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University after studying under the tutelage of international soprano Nancy Gustafson, coaching with vocal coach and pianist Richard Boldrey, and participating in masterclasses from master teacher Marlena Malas and renowned soprano Barbara Bonney. Hope has extensive performance experience as a vocalist, having performed as a soprano and alto in Northwestern’s University Singers, University Chorale, and The Renaissance Singers, and participating ... + Morein several university productions, including Les aventures du roi Pausole, Iolanthe, Trial and Error, Interim, and 1776, as well as giving recitals. Hope knows the effects a good music teacher can have on students and aspires to equip students with the tools and encouragement necessary to foster a love for music and help them reach their fullest musical potential!

Rose Carilli | Voice

Rose Carilli is a soprano from Socorro, New Mexico who is currently pursuing her Master Degree in Voice Performance at Boston University. She earned her Bachelor in Voice Performance at Texas Tech University, where she had the opportunity to sing the roles of Adele in L'elisir d'amore and Zerlina in Don Giovanni. In addition to her performances with TTU Opera Theatre, she has performed as Suor Genovieffa in Suor Angelica for the Canto Vocal Program and as the Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte for the Matador Opera Workshop. She has played piano since the age of eight and has been teaching piano and voice lessons for four years. As a teacher, she strives to create an atmosphere where students ... + Morecan learn to be confident in their abilities and find joy in making music. Other cool things she has done include running a marathon, minoring in mathematics, and DJing on the Texas Tech student radio station.

Eric Chen | Voice

Eric J. Chen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a major in Professional Music and concentrations in Songwriting and Music Production & Engineering. An all-rounded musician, Eric was classically trained on the piano from the early age of six until his interests shifted to performing pop, K-pop, rock, hip-hop, and musical theater during high school. This transformation brought about a harmonious fusion of classical technique and sight-reading skills with a deep understanding of harmony, ear-training, improvisation, and composition. Eric also pursued Voice as his primary instrument at Berklee and acts as Music Director for the Northeastern Unisons, the award-winning ICCA Quarterfinal ... + Morechampions. A warm-hearted teacher who strives to impact students’ lives through music, Eric is an accomplished singer-songwriter, music producer, and food enthusiast.

Ally Feng | Voice

Ally Feng is a vocalist and pianist from Massachusetts. Majoring in Voice Performance at Berklee College of Music, Ally got into singing pop music and performing with a band. Prior to that, she was classically trained in piano since the age of 4 and voice since the age of 11. For high school, Ally attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts studying in voice and piano. Ally has performed in operas, solo recitals and with a band all over Massachusetts. One of her most notable performances was playing piano and singing at Carnegie Hall in the Crescendo International Competition. In addition, Ally has experience teaching both voice and piano lessons for years now and has worked with students of all ... + Moreages. Ally’s goal in her lessons is to develop a teaching style that will help each student grow and come to love music.

Amy Fryda | Voice

Amy Fryda is pursuing her degree in Music Education from Boston University. Her goal as an educator is to guide students to use music as a lens through which to explore the world around them. Through BU, Amy has discovered her voice as a soprano, and has had the opportunity to perform Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem and Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony at the esteemed Symphony Hall. She recently studied abroad at the Royal College of Music, receiving training in Alexander Technique, which she prioritizes in her private lessons. When Amy is not teaching, performing, or in classes, she can be found spending time with her friends or adding to her fun earrings collection!

Amber Naugle | Voice

Originally from Missouri, Amber Naugle earned her Master of Music in Voice Performance from the Boston Conservatory in 2019 under the tutelage of Victor Jannett. She arrived in New England after obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, studying under Stella Roden, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Ms. Naugle studied voice and piano from an early age and is accomplished in both instrument. She has performed voice in Italy, France, and across the United States. Her notable roles are Mother (Hansel und Gretel), Pamina (The Magic Flute), La Princesse (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges), Mrs. Gobineau (The Medium), and Despina (Così Fan Tutte). During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Naugle ... + Moreserved for 2 years as President of the Student Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She also virtually teaches English to Chinese children aged 3-18 and aspires to bring fun and positive energy into every class setting. She strives to understand her students on a personal level to better tailor the learning experience to the students’ interest.

Camila Ramos-Mercado | Voice

Camila Ramos graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Hartwick College. Her primary instrument is voice, but she also plays piano as well. She is a Mezzo Soprano who is classically trained. She has been teaching since 2023, including teaching in both the school and private settings, to children from the age of 4 to 18 years old, as well as adults. She has participated in choirs throughout her youth in her school choirs and church choirs. In college, she was in the Women's Chorale and Masterworks Chorale. Camila's life has been dedicated to Education, and she particularly studied and practiced Vocal Pedagogy and Music Education.

Alexandra Tan | Voice

Alexandra Tan started her musical studies at the age of four in classical piano. She later received a Diploma in piano performance from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Having completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne, Australia where she majored in voice performance and instrumental teaching and minored in piano, she continued her graduate studies at The Boston Conservatory, receiving a Masters in voice performance under the tutelage of Dr Marilyn Bulli. She has also performed and given recitals in her home country, Singapore, Australia and here in Massachusetts. Discovering her passion for teaching, she also undertook a Post Graduate Diploma ... + Morein Music Education. Alexandra has taught in a variety of settings. Besides teaching private piano and voice lessons, she has also taught in public schools in Massachusetts such as the Boston Latin School and Bigelow Middle school, teaching general music, chorus and instrumental ensembles. As a teacher, she endeavors to help students achieve their full potential by adapting her instruction to the student’s needs. Besides this, she believes music should be enjoyable and fun for all.

Vivian Tsang | Voice Program Director

Vivian Tsang was named Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA), the state affiliate of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) in 2014. She has a Master of Music degree in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She has studied with some of the most wanted teachers in the country, including Patricia Zander, Eugene & Elizabeth Pridonoff, Rosita Kerr Mang, and Suzanne Guy. Vivian has performed all over the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong and is the prizewinner of various piano competitions ... + Morein the United States and Europe. She is an experienced piano teacher whose students actively participate in performances, are winners of state-wide competitions and have performed at prestigious concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York. She is frequently invited to adjudicate piano events throughout the state and have lead various Master Classes. She is a Past President of MMTA.

Ryan Van Fleet | Voice

Ryan Van Fleet holds two undergraduate degrees from the Boston University School of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education. His musical journey started at a young age; taking piano lessons for several years before falling in love with the creativity and expression of the voice. As a classical singer, he has studied voice and opera with world-renowned faculty at the Tanglewood Young Artists Vocal Program and the “Si Parla, Si Canta!” program in Arona, Italy. During his time at these programs, he sang character roles in opera scenes and took courses in Italian language, music theory and Alexander Technique. As a private instructor in Voice and Piano, Ryan’s goal is to blend his passions ... + Morefor music education and music performance to provide a fun, yet challenging musical experience for his students. With self-expression and curiosity at the heart of his philosophy, Ryan helps his students to become confident, expressive musicians.