Stamford, CT - Christine Occhino of Stamford, CT, has joined the Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan as a vocal coach and Executive Assistant to the owner and founding director, Melody Meitrott Libonati.
Christine is teaching group and private voice classes in pop, R&B, rock, and country music that focus on proper technique to help children and teenagers expand their vocal talents and prepare for college or vocal performance auditions. She previously worked in the Digital Marketing and A&R departments for the Big Red Program at Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment in Manhattan.
Christine has in-depth knowledge of contemporary vocal performance techniques and the latest developments in the music industry. A professional member of ASCAP Songwriting & Publishing and The Recording Academy (NY Chapter), Christine graduated in 2011 with honors from the Berklee College of Music where she was awarded a vocal scholarship and received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business and Vocal Performance.
She has received extensive classical, technique, and performance training from renowned professional vocalists and professors at Berklee College and throughout the New York metro area. While in Boston, she worked as an Artist Associate for "Ask Darcie" Music Business Consulting, headlined as a singer in local venues, and worked in promotional and marketing positions. She is currently recording and co-writing pop, hip-hop and R&B originals with producers and songwriters as well as working as a session vocalist and performing with live bands.
A singer, actor, model and dancer, Christine has appeared on TV, videos, print ads, performed at fundraisers, nightclubs, concerts, and acted in theatre and film. Details about her experience can be found on ChristineOcchino.com. For information about Christine’s classes, visit the Conservatory at 237 Elm Street in New Canaan, call 203-966-6177, or go online at performingartsconservatory.com.
