ABOUT
"Working with Amy Cofield has been immensely valuable in my career as a professional singer. Her teaching is easy to understand and has made a huge difference for me technically. Not only is she a talented pedagogue, but her personality is warm and encouraging and you leave each lesson feeling as though you've made strides toward your goals."
~ Brooke Tolley, Soprano
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 Melbourne, Florida. Young artists and career professionals, alike, come to Amy for lessons, enrichment, and artist development.
Amy has vast and varied teaching experience. She directed the Apprentice Artist Program at Opera Roanoke, and has 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.
In addition to a highly accomplished teaching career, 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 www.amycofieldsoprano.com
