Chrissy studied with David Britton at ASU where she graduated in 1989. She became a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) shortly thereafter. She also took many graduate courses including a doctorate level vocal pedagogy class.

In 2000, Chrissy began studying Speech Level Singing where she earned a Level 5 Certification, the highest level. She studied SLS for 15 years and had the opportunity to study with many master teachers including Seth Riggs (LA), Dave Stroud (LA), Jeffrey Skousen (Las Vegas), Greg Enriquez (Las Vegas), Wendy Parr (Nashville), Dean Kaelin (Salt Lake City), John Henny (LA), Kathy Kennedy (San Fransisco), and Linda Tomkinson (Salt Lake City).

Chrissy had the privilege of working with Jodi Langel, Adam Hunter, Dave Barrus, Boko Suzuki, and Michelle Weir at Musical Theatre Intensive Programs and Jazz Workshops.

From 2001 to 2021, Chrissy attended over twenty teacher training conferences and will continue to learn and grow in her teaching.

From 2015-2020, Chrissy had the opportunity to study with Dr. Hubert Noe of Austria where she learned many advanced level concepts and skills that took her singing and teaching to much higher levels.

Chrissy has been singing and performing since her first public solo at the age of 8. She also spent many years studying the piano and the flute. She participated in All-State Choirs in high school and was selected to perform a vocal solo at her high school graduation ceremony. After high school, she toured Europe with America’s Youth in Concert.

Chrissy studied voice at Arizona State University and was invited to sing the National Anthem at her graduation ceremony. She has since performed in many different styles including classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater.

Chrissy has had a love for musical theater since her first lead role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at age 16. Her favorite lead roles include Marian in The Music Man, Marmee in Little Women, Muriel in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and The Witch in Into the Woods.

In 2019, Chrissy started learning the guitar and also enjoys playing the piano, singing, and performing at many different opportunities and events. Her recent highlight was being invited to perform “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.

Chrissy loves teaching students of all ages and levels of ability, from beginners to professionals. She has the ability to teach challenging concepts and skills in a way that is easy to learn and understand. She has been invited to teach aspiring artists at many summer vocal programs in Hollywood.

Chrissy specializes in helping clients blend a solid vocal technique with authentic performances. She can diagnose any tension or manipulation and free the voice, smoothing transitions, and creating a consistent quality of sound.

Chrissy also enjoys teaching other voice teachers and sharing her passion for learning. She became a mentor teacher for Vocology in Practice (VIP), the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA), and International Voice Teachers of Mix (IVTOM). She has been invited to teach at many teacher training conferences around the globe.

Chrissy’s students have starred in leading roles, performed at professional sporting events, earned professional recording contracts, performed all over the world, made it to Hollywood Week on American Idol, and include a finalist on America’s Got Talent, a Kids Star winner, Miss Arizona 2013, and a top 20 finalist on The Voice.