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


![]() ![]() 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.
Get answers to your questions in life online talks, interviews and Q&A- sessions.
GVAI's faculty in Germany

Ellen Rissinger
American Vocal Coach/Accompanist
Semperoper Dresden, Germany
Founder of The Diction Police
American Vocal Coach/Accompanist
Semperoper Dresden, Germany
Founder of The Diction Police



Opera and Concert Agency
Therese Renick, Germany
Therese Renick, Germany
Faculty subject to change.