Robert Sussuma
Robert Sussuma, counter-tenor, voice teacher and movement educator, holds a M.Mus. in Voice Performance, is a Certified Master Teacher and Course Instructor of Estill Voice Training, and Certified Teacher of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement. He has worked with vocalists of all types--from beginner to professional, classically trained to contemporary--helping each find more vocal awareness and choice in their learning, practicing and performing. Robert has a BM degree in Vocal performance from SUNY Fredonia, NY and a MM in Early Vocal Performance from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA.
Robert has taught voice at SUNY Fredonia, was the Head of Voice for the BFA in Contemporary Performance at Naropa University and was the vocal coach for The Ars Nova Singers. In addition to being the Executive Director and main instructor at the Estill Voice Institute in Boulder, CO, Robert was the Symposium Chair for the Fourth Annual Estill World Voice Symposium and recently was a guest trainer for the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has created several unique workshops (Breathing for Speaking, for Singing for Life!/ The Spine in Action/Thinking and Breathing/Dynamic Stillness/Movement for Singers and The Naked Face) which have been presented nationwide. Robert has taught private voice lessons and workshops from coast to coast including New York, Boston, Denver, San Francisco and Portland. Robert also has an extensive performance background and has been a soloist in the Boston Early Music Festival and The Colorado Early Music Festival. He has performed throughout Europe with Ensemble al Verso and other ensembles, has sung with The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, The Boulder Bach Festival and appeared on NPR as a soloist with The Ars Nova Singers.
Currently, Robert teaches private voice at Haverford College in Philadelphia, and has a thriving voice and movement practice in NYC. You can follow his blog at www.singingself.wordpress.com
Robert’s teaching motto is: “When you know what you are doing, you can
do what you want!”
Testimonials
"Robert Sussuma is the consumate voice professional. His sensitivity and intuition coupled with is incredible vocal skill and knowledge combine for that rare "wow factor" that Robert has both as a teacher and singer." -Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer, President, Estill Voice International
"Such precise, gentle and daring coaching of the voice. Confidence and encouragement - all the way!" -Barbara Dilley, teacher, performer at Naropa University
"In my 3+ years of study with Robert, I learned a lot about my voice and about myself. His ability to observe what I did physically and listen not only to my singing but to how I felt about my singing was extremely helpful. Robert understands and capitalizes on the connection between the physical and emotional aspects of singing. I took away something meaningful from every lesson." -Amy French, singer, Ars Nova Singers
"I feel "freed up" as a result of my work with Robert. His whole self, sensory-oriented approach via both Estill Voice Training and the Feldenkrais Method has opened my eyes to the fact that "working too hard" is not what it's all about! I am a much stronger teacher and powerful singer due to our work together." -Cody Qualls, singer, voice teacher
Robert has taught voice at SUNY Fredonia, was the Head of Voice for the BFA in Contemporary Performance at Naropa University and was the vocal coach for The Ars Nova Singers. In addition to being the Executive Director and main instructor at the Estill Voice Institute in Boulder, CO, Robert was the Symposium Chair for the Fourth Annual Estill World Voice Symposium and recently was a guest trainer for the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has created several unique workshops (Breathing for Speaking, for Singing for Life!/ The Spine in Action/Thinking and Breathing/Dynamic Stillness/Movement for Singers and The Naked Face) which have been presented nationwide. Robert has taught private voice lessons and workshops from coast to coast including New York, Boston, Denver, San Francisco and Portland. Robert also has an extensive performance background and has been a soloist in the Boston Early Music Festival and The Colorado Early Music Festival. He has performed throughout Europe with Ensemble al Verso and other ensembles, has sung with The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, The Boulder Bach Festival and appeared on NPR as a soloist with The Ars Nova Singers.
Currently, Robert teaches private voice at Haverford College in Philadelphia, and has a thriving voice and movement practice in NYC. You can follow his blog at www.singingself.wordpress.com
Robert’s teaching motto is: “When you know what you are doing, you can
do what you want!”
Testimonials
"Robert Sussuma is the consumate voice professional. His sensitivity and intuition coupled with is incredible vocal skill and knowledge combine for that rare "wow factor" that Robert has both as a teacher and singer." -Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer, President, Estill Voice International
"Such precise, gentle and daring coaching of the voice. Confidence and encouragement - all the way!" -Barbara Dilley, teacher, performer at Naropa University
"In my 3+ years of study with Robert, I learned a lot about my voice and about myself. His ability to observe what I did physically and listen not only to my singing but to how I felt about my singing was extremely helpful. Robert understands and capitalizes on the connection between the physical and emotional aspects of singing. I took away something meaningful from every lesson." -Amy French, singer, Ars Nova Singers
"I feel "freed up" as a result of my work with Robert. His whole self, sensory-oriented approach via both Estill Voice Training and the Feldenkrais Method has opened my eyes to the fact that "working too hard" is not what it's all about! I am a much stronger teacher and powerful singer due to our work together." -Cody Qualls, singer, voice teacher
Private Lessons
2010 Fall Private Lessons
| Thursday | 1:30-9:15 | Voice, Music Theory, Sight Singing |
Group Classes
Robert Sussuma is not currently scheduled to teach any group classes in any currently scheduled sessions.