Amy Cofield

About Amy Cofield

Amy Cofield brings a deep passion and over 30 years of experience to the stage and studio. A highly sought after performer and teacher, she was praised by the New York Times for her “lovely, rich tone.” She is highly regarded for her technical facility, her beauty of interpretation and an arresting presence. Students describe Amy as supportive and encouraging, a very intuitive and insightful ​instructor, an inspiring mentor, and kind friend. She currently maintains a private studio in her home in Genoa City, WI (Chicago area). Young artists and career professionals alike come to Amy for lessons, enrichment, and artist development.Amy has performed to critical acclaim across the United States and internationally. Some notable operatic roles have included Violetta, a role that marked her debut at Houston Grand Opera where she covered Renee Fleming’s Traviata, Cleopatra, Micaela, and Lucia di Lammermoor with Opera Roanoke, Elcia (cover) in Rossini’s Moses in Egypt at New York City Opera, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with Nevada Opera, and Konstanze and Violetta with Teatro Lirico D’Europa.​ She performed alongside Joyce DiDonato and was invited to sing at a luncheon for the late great Luciano Pavarotti.To read Amy\'s bio and find more information on her singing career, visit addition to a highly accomplished performing career, Amy has vast and varied teaching experience. She directed the Apprentice Artist Program at Opera Roanoke, and taught as an adjunct voice professor on the faculties of Washington and Lee University, Hollins University, Goshen College, St. Mary’s College, and Indiana University South Bend. She taught for the Virginia Governor’s School For The Arts, and has taught numerous master classes and vocal workshops as well.

Experience

1. Voice Instructor

   Private Voice Studio

   Jan 1990 — Present · Roanoke, VA, US

   My goal is to help singers develop and set free their own unique voices, in the most organic and holistic way. I treat each singer as a whole being, understanding that singing well and freely requires the ability, not only to learn proper techniques, but also to remove psychological obstacles, release tension and approach singing with a deeper understanding of the mind/body/spirit connection. Because I believe that singing with intention is of the greatest importance in truly releasing one’s authentic voice, I include language/diction coaching, interpretation, and dramatization as part of the whole learning process. Students will receive exercises specifically tailored to their individual needs, and it is my hope that they will use these tools independently to take charge of their own progress. I strive always to share ideas and techniques which I have personally tested during 20+ years of professional singing and teaching. In addition, I continue to stay open to new ideas in the field so as to share whatever might be helpful in guiding students toward a fully released and effective approach to the art.

Education

• Indiana University South Bend

  Bachelor of Music