Who we are
The San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is an organization serving members of NATS who reside in San Diego County and surrounding counties. As a group, we encourage the highest standards of vocal arts and of ethical principals in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented. Why join NATS San Diego
It is exciting to have San Diego NATS staying up with the times and the tune of what matters to make a living and express one's self through singing on every level. Whether you sing professionally, for music therapy or for recreation...this is an exciting time all reflected in the diversity of who we are as vocal teachers. If you are a singing teacher you care, but what you learn in NATS is you're not alone! As a member, you'll gain access to valuable opportunities, including:
Being open and inclusive fosters confidence, humility and creativity. Working together makes for a stronger and more thoughtful community. Come play with us! |
Covid-19: Message to Chapter
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let the dust settle a bit before sending out an email. NATS National has done such a great job supporting the community with their updates & resources. But I'm sure many of you are a bit on information overload.
Surely all of you - hopefully everyone! - have switched to teaching online. It's been an easy transition for some and a nightmare for others. Zoom stepped up to the plate by lifting its time limit on their free version, so if you haven't checked that out yet, do. https://zoom.us/. I use Zoom (have for a couple of years) and have been pleased with it the most of the many different online platforms. Voicelessons.com has also been a good place for teachers to turn to. The Speak Easy Co-Op is also a fantastic group that I am grateful to be a part of. So much incredible support and information has been shared and strategized to make transitions as smooth as possible. Check it out here: The SpeakEasy Cooperative.
One of my students is an IT gal and she is available (for free!) to help out if anyone is still needing support adjusting sound, dealing with video, understanding the options, recording and saving videos, etc. She is available for up to 3 consults each member. You can contact her here: Priscilla Hammonds. She is the sweetest lady and knows her stuff. Do not hesitate to reach out to her - she's ready for you!
If any of you out there are comfortable with the online transition and are interested in helping out, let us know and we can add you to the resource list available on our website. It's been a time of great urgency so income stays as steady as possible.
This is definitely a time requiring a lot more patience and compassion all around. Please feel free to reach out to the board if we can support you in any way. Also, keep checking in on the FB NATS SD page as we add announcements for zoom get-togethers and some funnies.
You all have been on my mind and in my heart.
Stay well - Keep Singing - Keep Teaching - Keep Living!
Warmly (and from at least 6-feet away)
Stephanie Sabin
NATS San Diego Chapter President
I wanted to let the dust settle a bit before sending out an email. NATS National has done such a great job supporting the community with their updates & resources. But I'm sure many of you are a bit on information overload.
Surely all of you - hopefully everyone! - have switched to teaching online. It's been an easy transition for some and a nightmare for others. Zoom stepped up to the plate by lifting its time limit on their free version, so if you haven't checked that out yet, do. https://zoom.us/. I use Zoom (have for a couple of years) and have been pleased with it the most of the many different online platforms. Voicelessons.com has also been a good place for teachers to turn to. The Speak Easy Co-Op is also a fantastic group that I am grateful to be a part of. So much incredible support and information has been shared and strategized to make transitions as smooth as possible. Check it out here: The SpeakEasy Cooperative.
One of my students is an IT gal and she is available (for free!) to help out if anyone is still needing support adjusting sound, dealing with video, understanding the options, recording and saving videos, etc. She is available for up to 3 consults each member. You can contact her here: Priscilla Hammonds. She is the sweetest lady and knows her stuff. Do not hesitate to reach out to her - she's ready for you!
If any of you out there are comfortable with the online transition and are interested in helping out, let us know and we can add you to the resource list available on our website. It's been a time of great urgency so income stays as steady as possible.
This is definitely a time requiring a lot more patience and compassion all around. Please feel free to reach out to the board if we can support you in any way. Also, keep checking in on the FB NATS SD page as we add announcements for zoom get-togethers and some funnies.
You all have been on my mind and in my heart.
Stay well - Keep Singing - Keep Teaching - Keep Living!
Warmly (and from at least 6-feet away)
Stephanie Sabin
NATS San Diego Chapter President
Join us for a virtual Happy Hour via Zoom
Grab your computer and a glass and join us for a virtual happy hour. Check out of Facebook and Instagram pages and DM us for the link to join
Friday April 3rd at 5:00 pm
Friday April 3rd at 5:00 pm
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Upcoming
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This event has been postponed for a TBD future date.NATS San Diego presents a 3-hour masterclass with voice teacher/trainer Kimberly Moller and director/acting educator Randall Eames. Kim and Randall have been teaming up in her studio and exploring what it's like to have one eye on acting, and another on singing - with two more on the nervous system! They use a combination of neuro/muscle drills and freeing up the body and mind through being present and connected to your material.
10 slots are available with the incredible Ron Councell, collaborative pianist and by request with your song and sheet music sent to sandiegonats@outlook.com They will go quickly - please RSVP and sign up as soon as possible!
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Kimberly Moller is a graduate of the MM/Diploma in Performance and Pedagogy from Boston University and the MFA in Musical Theater at San Diego State University. She has toured with the Boston Pops, performed with Kristin Chenoweth, and for The Old Globe, Moonlight Amphitheater and various regional houses on the east coast in opera, commercial music and musical theater.
Her mentors include Penelope Bitzas, Dr. Dana Lynna Varga, Laurinda Nikkel, Mary Saunders-Barton and Andrew Byrne. She is Z-Health Performance Essentials Certified and uses tools to assess and improve the nervous system in her studio and with Missy Bunch, a Z-Health Personal Trainer. |
Randall Eames is a graduate of Weber State University and the MFA in Musical Theater at San Diego State University. He is a teaching artist at The Old Globe, Center Stage Productions and directs and choreographs locally.
His experience ranges from working as a teaching artist, director and actor for SDMT, La Jolla Playhouse and other local theaters in San Diego to being the communication director and an actor for Salt Lake Acting Company. Randall Eames is a graduate of Weber State University and the MFA in Musical Theater at San Diego State University. |
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SD NATS Events Survey
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NATS National Student Auditions 2019
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San Diego State University
November 9, 2019 Visit our Past Events page to see the 2019 Student Auditions results, photos and videos. |
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Consider making a donation!NATS is working aggressively to honor our 75th Anniversary and beyond through fundraising.
Help us celebrate by making a donation today. Your support would be greatly appreciated! GIVE NOW: https://www.nats.org/75thAnniversaryFund |
ELECTION RESULTSThank you for voting! The San Diego chapter of NATS has counted the votes and the and the 2019-2021 elected are:
We are excited to have these great ladies representing you on the board; however, our board is still incomplete. We are still looking for: Vice President, Secretary, Membership Chair and Social Chair. If you or anyone you know is up the the task, please reach out and participate in the NATS community!
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A special THANK YOU to:
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Business Series: What is SEO anyways?
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Recognizing that as private voice teachers, our NATS SD members are small business owners, we wanted to offer a series of videos focused on ways to maximize our marketing and attract new students.
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Passing of San Diego NATS member Meribeth Dayme
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, colleague, mentor, and inspiration, Meribeth Dayme.
She left her body on Monday, October 28th, late in the evening. She was at peace with leaving, and did it gently.