My Biography
MARJORIE ELIZABETH DUNNING
Voice & Piano Instructor
(916) 397-6944
I am a voice & piano instructor in the Sacramento area. I have been teaching since 2004 and performing for most of my life. I would love to add you to my student roster if you are interested in taking lessons from me. I will help you develop your voice and/or piano ability with skill and confidence! I focus on the basics of theory, voice placement & technique, posture, vocal health, performance and much more. I encourage a variety of musical styles. Most lessons are given on a weekly basis for a thirty minute session. However, we can coordinate a schedule that best suits you and your goals. Practicing outside of the lesson is very important. All skill levels welcome & no previous music experience is required. Please read my experience below to learn more about me!
EDUCATION
California Sate University, Chico, 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Option in Music Industry
Minor in Business Administration
TEACHING & DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
Voice & Piano Instructor, 2004-present
Piano Accompanist for Various Groups, 1997-present
Broadway Kids Vocal Director, 2004-2006
St. John’s Lutheran Church Children’s Choral Director, 2005-2006
Best of Broadway Productions Choral Director, 2005
VOCAL TRAINING
Larisa Bryski, Sacramento, CA 2004
Linda Snodgrass, Chico, CA 1997-2002
Virginia Chen, Stockton, CA 1996
PIANO TRAINING
Robert Bowman, Chico, CA, 1997-2001
Nancy Dorgan, Lodi, CA, 1988-1997
AWARDS & HONORS
BRAVO Opera Scholarships, Chico State, 1997-2002
Jewitt Piano Scholarship, Chico State, 1997-1998
Renaissance Vocal Award, Lodi, CA, 1997
Ruth Rowland Taylor Scholarship, Chico State, 1997-1999
MTAC Scholarship, Lodi, CA, 1997
COMPETITIONS
Top 4 Gospel Dream, San Diego, CA, 2006
GMA Seminar in the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado, 2003
Top 200 in American Idol, Hollywood, CA, 2002
2nd Place in Northern CA Idol, Redding, CA 2002
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Cotton Patch Gospel, Mary, Broadway Playhouse, 2006-2007
Musical Mystique Featured Vocalist Best of Broadway, 2006
Christmas in New York Featured Vocalist Broadway Playhouse, 2005
Light Up the Night Featured Vocalist Best of Broadway, 2005
Sacramento King’s Game National Anthem Arco Arena, 2006-2008
Governor’s Medal of Valor National Anthem Convention Center, 2006
Sac Monarch’s Game National Anthem Arco Arena, 2005-2006
Stockton Ports Game National Anthem Ports Stadium, 2005-2006
Chico Force Basketball National Anthem Chico State, 2005
Cancer Relays Featured Vocalist Lodi and Rocklin, 2005-2006
Channel 31 News Best of Broadway Sacramento, CA, 2006
Sac & Co. Best of Broadway Sacramento, CA 2005-2006
Live Wire “Broken Wing” Sacramento, CA 2005
COLLEGE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Senior Vocal Recital Solo Recital Chico, CA, 2002
The Pajama Game Ensemble Chico, CA 2002
Will Roger’s Follies Will’s Sister/Pearl Chico, CA, 2001
The Bartered Bride Ensemble Chico, CA, 2001
La Traviata Ensemble Chico, CA, 1999
Marriage of Figaro Ensemble Chico, CA, 1997
Opera Galas/Highlights Featured Vocalist Chico, CA, 1997-2002
