What students have to say...
“Cynthia is extremely well-organized and always comes to rehearsals and directing meetings with a solid plan of action with multiple ways of execution. Her passion for music, teaching, and directing is evident in the work she does with her students and anyone would be lucky to work with her.”- Maggie
"Working with Cynthia is incredible. She truly has a heart for teaching. Cynthia has a creative mind and will work tirelessly to help her students grow. Cynthia taught me to never stop learning and to always move onwards and upwards." - Alyssa
"She is an amazing professor who shows a strong dedication to her work, to honing her own craft and artistry, and to providing the best possible tools and environment for the students around her to grow... She has cultivated a friendly and productive environment for all students. She caters her teaching to each student’s needs and pushes them to become as successful as possible while providing necessary skills and techniques to use in the professional world. Her passion for teaching and opera shows consistently during and outside of rehearsal, strongly influencing the students to work harder and become excited about their own work."
-Katie
"Working with Dr.SW has been a blessing because she constantly strives to better her students. She consistently pushes us towards the vision she sees in each one of us, even when we think we can’t. Her respect, compassion, and understanding helps me feel more comfortable learning from her and I can enjoy learning how to be a better performer." - Jourdan
"Working with Cindy has been eye-opening, to say the least; I had no idea I could find such truth within myself and bring it forth onstage and communicate it effectively to an audience. She has this way of creating that space for you to explore and experiment, free of judgment. You get to be your own artist and make your own decisions. What I found, working with her, was the sheer joy of creating and sharing in creation."
"Working with Cindy has been eye-opening, to say the least; I had no idea I could find such truth within myself and bring it forth onstage and communicate it effectively to an audience. She has this way of creating that space for you to explore and experiment, free of judgment. You get to be your own artist and make your own decisions. What I found, working with her, was the sheer joy of creating and sharing in creation." - Miguel
"Cynthia is one of the greatest mentors that I’ve had pleasure of knowing. Her teaching philosophy has helped me tremendously during my difficult singing journey. Her holistic approach in teaching has been an inspiration in my teaching career. Cynthia is a true gem of a teacher. She is genuine, intuitive, passionate and works wonders! She knows what to offer to students based on their needs and always striving for efficient and healthy singing." - Josephine
“Dr. S.W. is the mentor that one hopes to study under as a student and work with as a professional. Her expertise, growth mindset, and dedication to her students allow her tutelage to have a transformative effect on a music music program. When I heard her students speak of their experiences and saw how much they stood apart from others as a result of her training, I knew that she could profoundly improve my musicianship. Dr. S.W. balances her understanding of her students with setting professional expectations and standards to help them grow their skills. In music, you may find many who can teach, but studying under Dr. S.W. means you will truly learn." -Nathaniel
"Cynthia has the rare ability to meet a student where they are in terms of ability and nerves. While always keeping a calm and even temperament, she has a way of giving just the right amount of guidance for both the brain and the body to allow the best possible sound to be produced. Cynthia fully understands how the vocal mechanism works and she is quick to asses a voice and see what it needs on that day. In addition to this, her musicianship skills and sensitivity to text and character are extremely profound and are also an asset from which to learn. Cynthia is the singing world’s best kept secret, and it is only a matter of time before that secret is out in the open." - Missy
“From the very first day of one on one voice lessons with Dr. SW I sensed her care for me as a student and for the music. She is extremely consistent in her teaching aiming to teach me in the unique way that I learn. SW brings a warmth and comfort to my experience as a music student and makes every class make sense. No lesson is long enough and in every lesson I learn substantial information and I continue to feel myself improving. Dr. SW is in her calling and I am so grateful to be able to benefit from that. Best. Professor. EVER.” - Vivian
"Dr. SW has been the key to discovering my true voice. Her ability to hear the smallest adjustments and describe how to make them is truly a marvel to witness. I’ve never had a better teacher and mentor, and she has changed my life and career for the better." - Emilie
"Working with Dr. Wohlschlager is truly such a pleasure. I have yet to encounter a teacher who is as uniquely attentive to my voice as she is. Not only does she understand my voice, but she is incredibly attuned to how I learn and process information as an individual. She is kind, understanding, and above all always encouraging. Under Dr. Wohlschlager I have learned more about myself and my voice than I have ever before. "
- Marissa