Natalia Leslie - Voice, Piano
Houston-based Romanian-American soprano Natalia Leslie received her Bachelor’s in Voice Performance with a minor in French studies from Baylor University. While there, she performed many principal roles with Baylor Opera Theatre, including Laurie in Copland's The Tender Land and the title role of Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience. Today, Natalia is a graduate student at the University of Houston pursuing two Master's degrees in Vocal Performance/ Pedagogy as well as in Arts Leadership. With the University of Houston’s Moores Opera Center, she has performed roles such as Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi. Natalia also has extensive experience with contemporary repertoire and has performed in numerous world premieres, spanning art song to opera. Most recently, she premiered the role of Alice Hobson in Tom Cipullo’s newest opera, Hobson’s Choice.
Ms. Madalyn teaches at our Meyerland studio on Mondays, and our Bellaire studio Saturdays.
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!