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Jennie Bae (Associate Teacher)
Lyric coloratura soprano originally from South Korea, Jennie is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at Louisiana State University, where she studies with Robert Grayson and Paul Groves under a Graduate Assistantship. She is a recipient of a full tuition scholarship and is also a Baton Rouge Opera Guild Scholar. She will perform as the cover for Susanna in LSU Opera Theater’s production of Le Nozze di Figaro, most recently appeared as Oasis in Chabrier’s L’Étoile, and was featured in the Rodgers & Hammerstein showcase Our Favorite Things.
Jennie previously earned her Master of Music in Voice at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where she performed roles such as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro and appeared in productions including La Rondine. Earlier, she appeared as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte with Lyric Opera Studio Weimar in Germany and at Chung-Ang University, where she received her BA in Voice. In South Korea, Jennie held positions as a church soloist and choir director, presented numerous solo recitals, performed in opera choruses, and taught voice and piano to students of various ages. She currently teaches and mentors voice majors, minors, and musical theater students at LSU as part of her Graduate Assistantship, and is the soprano soloist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, where she regularly performs sacred repertoire.
As a teacher, Jennie believes in meeting each student where they are—technically, emotionally, and expressively. She is passionate about creating a supportive learning environment where students feel safe to explore, grow, and discover their own unique voice.
Lyric coloratura soprano originally from South Korea, Jennie is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at Louisiana State University, where she studies with Robert Grayson and Paul Groves under a Graduate Assistantship. She is a recipient of a full tuition scholarship and is also a Baton Rouge Opera Guild Scholar. She will perform as the cover for Susanna in LSU Opera Theater’s production of Le Nozze di Figaro, most recently appeared as Oasis in Chabrier’s L’Étoile, and was featured in the Rodgers & Hammerstein showcase Our Favorite Things.
Jennie previously earned her Master of Music in Voice at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where she performed roles such as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro and appeared in productions including La Rondine. Earlier, she appeared as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte with Lyric Opera Studio Weimar in Germany and at Chung-Ang University, where she received her BA in Voice. In South Korea, Jennie held positions as a church soloist and choir director, presented numerous solo recitals, performed in opera choruses, and taught voice and piano to students of various ages. She currently teaches and mentors voice majors, minors, and musical theater students at LSU as part of her Graduate Assistantship, and is the soprano soloist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, where she regularly performs sacred repertoire.
As a teacher, Jennie believes in meeting each student where they are—technically, emotionally, and expressively. She is passionate about creating a supportive learning environment where students feel safe to explore, grow, and discover their own unique voice.
Coryn Bourgeois (Associate Teacher)
Coryn is extremely excited to be teaching lessons with Phyllis & Friends! She previously taught at Baton Rouge Music Studios, where she worked with students of all genres and interests. Born and raised in St. Amant, Louisiana, Coryn graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Theatre (emphasis on Musical Theatre and Directing), and has been performing professionally in bands and as an independent artist since. You might have seen her on stage with Red Magnolia Theatre Company or heard her vocals on an All Star Automotive commercial as the jingle singer (“All Star Family!”)
Coryn wants to encourage every vocal performer out there to be confident in themselves and their ability to sing as possible, as well as to encourage control and pitch correction and awareness. She loves to watch others grow in their love for music, and to share in the joy of musical theater and its many different performance opportunities! She’s a huge advocate for self educating, vocal health and is passionate about her cause.
Coryn is extremely excited to be teaching lessons with Phyllis & Friends! She previously taught at Baton Rouge Music Studios, where she worked with students of all genres and interests. Born and raised in St. Amant, Louisiana, Coryn graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Theatre (emphasis on Musical Theatre and Directing), and has been performing professionally in bands and as an independent artist since. You might have seen her on stage with Red Magnolia Theatre Company or heard her vocals on an All Star Automotive commercial as the jingle singer (“All Star Family!”)
Coryn wants to encourage every vocal performer out there to be confident in themselves and their ability to sing as possible, as well as to encourage control and pitch correction and awareness. She loves to watch others grow in their love for music, and to share in the joy of musical theater and its many different performance opportunities! She’s a huge advocate for self educating, vocal health and is passionate about her cause.
Phyllis Horridge (Studio Owner)
Phyllis was named a 2022 Emerging Leader by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a Masters in Music from George Mason University, and a Bachelors in Music from Lynchburg College in Virginia.
Phyllis has performed and toured extensively all over the country, was selected to sing with the Washington National Opera at the age of 14, and performed Off-Broadway at the Drama Desk Award Winning York Theatre Company in New York City.
Phyllis has studied pedagogy with many pioneers of Contemporary Commercial Music including Jeanie LoVetri and Edrie Means Weekly. She is certified in Somatic Voicework (sm), participated in the Summer Vocology Institute at The National Center for Voice and Speech with Dr. Ingo Titze, and trained in Estill Voice with Tom Burke.
She has been actively involved in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Actors Equity Association (AEA). She maintains membership in the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), where she has worked on films including Ted, American Hustle, and Grown Ups 2; was regularly seen on ABC's drama Body of Proof; and appeared in national commercials for Titleist and Popeyes.
Phyllis is an award winning choir director and served as adjudicator for events including the NATS National Student Auditions, Alaska Music Theatre Festival, Virginia District IX Choral Festival, Virginia Theatre Association One-Act Play Festival, and the Louisiana State 4-H Talent Competition. She has held Master Classes all over the country, online, and abroad, and presented to the Speakeasy Cooperative for Independent Voice Teachers (SECO), Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 5, in addition to the NATS National Conference.
She also enjoys social media, with over 100K followers on TikTok alone! @phyllis.sings
Phyllis was named a 2022 Emerging Leader by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a Masters in Music from George Mason University, and a Bachelors in Music from Lynchburg College in Virginia.
Phyllis has performed and toured extensively all over the country, was selected to sing with the Washington National Opera at the age of 14, and performed Off-Broadway at the Drama Desk Award Winning York Theatre Company in New York City.
Phyllis has studied pedagogy with many pioneers of Contemporary Commercial Music including Jeanie LoVetri and Edrie Means Weekly. She is certified in Somatic Voicework (sm), participated in the Summer Vocology Institute at The National Center for Voice and Speech with Dr. Ingo Titze, and trained in Estill Voice with Tom Burke.
She has been actively involved in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Actors Equity Association (AEA). She maintains membership in the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), where she has worked on films including Ted, American Hustle, and Grown Ups 2; was regularly seen on ABC's drama Body of Proof; and appeared in national commercials for Titleist and Popeyes.
Phyllis is an award winning choir director and served as adjudicator for events including the NATS National Student Auditions, Alaska Music Theatre Festival, Virginia District IX Choral Festival, Virginia Theatre Association One-Act Play Festival, and the Louisiana State 4-H Talent Competition. She has held Master Classes all over the country, online, and abroad, and presented to the Speakeasy Cooperative for Independent Voice Teachers (SECO), Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 5, in addition to the NATS National Conference.
She also enjoys social media, with over 100K followers on TikTok alone! @phyllis.sings
Deborah Kleinpeter (Associate Teacher)
Deborah is a graduate of Zachary High School where she was involved in both the Talented Music and Theatre programs, in addition to singing in the choir.
She has sung multiple years in the District IV Honor Choir, as well as the Louisiana All State Honor Choir, and the LA-ACDA All State Honor Choir. Her theatre credits include Cinderella in Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella and Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. She also competed at the Texas Thespian Festival and earned superiors and qualified for nationals.
Deborah expresses her love for music through songwriting and is familiar with many styles of music from classical to pop. As a former student of Phyllis, she is excited to join the Phyllis & Friends team in this new capacity.
Take lessons with Deborah if you are wanting to build your confidence as a performer and sing with more strength and control, all while using healthy vocal technique. She is eager to share her passion for music with you!
Deborah is a graduate of Zachary High School where she was involved in both the Talented Music and Theatre programs, in addition to singing in the choir.
She has sung multiple years in the District IV Honor Choir, as well as the Louisiana All State Honor Choir, and the LA-ACDA All State Honor Choir. Her theatre credits include Cinderella in Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella and Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. She also competed at the Texas Thespian Festival and earned superiors and qualified for nationals.
Deborah expresses her love for music through songwriting and is familiar with many styles of music from classical to pop. As a former student of Phyllis, she is excited to join the Phyllis & Friends team in this new capacity.
Take lessons with Deborah if you are wanting to build your confidence as a performer and sing with more strength and control, all while using healthy vocal technique. She is eager to share her passion for music with you!
