​Faculty​

GVAI’s faculty consists of a group of outstanding professionals dedicated to help you reaching your goals as an artist by serving your individual needs. 
Get first hand advice from professionals working at theaters, universities and agencies in Germany and in US who know both systems and who are passionate to share their insights and their story with you.  

GVAI's Faculty in Seattle

Coaches, Teachers and Conductors  

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Christine Menschner

Director German Vocal Arts Institute
German diction and voice coach 
Performance Training



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Denes Van Parys
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​Conductor
Accompanist
​Composer
Tacoma Opera
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Glenda Williams

​Coach, Accompanist
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Kristina Pilz

German Language Instructor 
​University of Washington

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Joan Lundquist

​Coach, Accompanist 

Career management, business know-how 

​GVAI is proud to provide for you up to date advice from professionals working in Germany.
Get answers to your questions in life online talks, interviews and Q&A- sessions. 

GVAI's faculty in Germany

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Ellen Rissinger

American Vocal Coach/Accompanist
Semperoper Dresden, Germany

Founder of The Diction Police
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Ute Freund

Voice faculty at Berlin University of the Arts (Universität der Künste Berlin)
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Simeon Esper

American tenor at the Semper Opera 
Dresden/Germany 
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Opera and Concert Agency
Therese Renick, Germany 
Faculty subject to change.