Personal Statement

When my Acting students connect deeply with a character/role and feel themselves reaching a new level of skill through our work together it's very rewarding. Many of my students have landed their first lead roles after our work together, and seeing a student I've coached go on to a starring role on stage is always a thrilling experience. Singing is one of the most vulnerable things a human can do. Learning to sing confidently makes someone feel much better about themselves and can dramatically improve self-esteem. I love seeing the smile on a singer's face when something 'clicks' and they hear their voice in a new way. In my math tutoring/standardized test prep work the most enjoyable aspect is helping students learn to understand math more deeply and enjoy it. Math anxiety is real and many people feel a lot of negative emotion around math. Helping students overcome the stress associated with math and make it more enjoyable while improving their skills and test scores is a great feeling. All the work I do is done through the lens of a life coach/mentor. I focus on habit formation, overcoming anxiety, and developing self-confidence in every subject I teach. My students come out of a coaching session feeling more in control and less stressed about the challenge of our work together. I have completed undergraduate and graduate work in Music Education, including at the New England Conservatory. I have twice been a Quarter-Finalist for the Grammy Award for Music Educator of the Year. I have over 15 years experience teaching singing and acting in private lessons, choirs, musicals, podcasts, and film projects. I have extensive experience as a director and conductor leading large ensembles of singers and actors. You can always learn more about my work at www.topherkeene.com

Topher K. Subjects

Acting