An Indianapolis native, Vicki studied voice at the Indiana University School of Music under the direction of Eileen Farrell and Camilla Williams. After her studies at the IU School of Music, Vicki found a home in Los Angeles and continued her studies, this time under the direction of world-renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs, whose students include the likes of Ray Charles, Josh Groban, Michael Jackson, Bette Midler, and Madonna.
Before she was a vocal coach, during her time in Los Angeles, Vicki lit up the stage as a vocalist with the L.A.-based band First Take, and brought her voice into the studio alongside artists like Bruce Hornsby, Bobby Sherman, Joey Scarbury, Ulpio Manucci, and more. She later took center stage as the powerhouse lead singer of the 16-piece band North Winds.
Vicki began teaching vocals professionally in Los Angeles in 1985, then after returning home from the city of angels, she began building a client list of her own, and became well known and respected in the Indianapolis music community.
Vicki has since established herself as a well-respected vocal coach, instructor, and mentor to professionals on Broadway, Las Vegas and various cruise lines, as well as numerous artists headlining locally in major Indianapolis concert venues and theaters including, but not limited to, Ruoff Music Center, Old National Center, Beef and Boards Dinner Theater.
Aside from being a professional vocal coach, instructor, and mentor, Vicki has been a judge for numerous regional and national vocal competitions, and was a judge for the preliminary auditions of ABC's Karaoke Battle USA.
Vicki's diverse training and expertise have made her one of the most sought after vocal coaches in the industry. She is also offering virtual vocal coaching sessions, for those who aren't able to attend vocal coaching sessions in person. In addition to private lessons, Vicki taught an enhancement vocal master class at Butler University for the Indianapolis Children's Choir.
Working with everyone from aspiring songwriters to national recording artists, Vicki's classical training allows her to not only coach her clients, but also instruct them how to perform with proper technique, giving them the confidence they need to deliver show stopping performances, whether they're performing at a local talent show or playing live to sold out crowds all over the world.
