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Private Lessons
We offer private lessons for those who are looking for a more personalized approach to their performance education. These sessions are great if you are taking CAT classes and want to polish your performance skills or if you just prefer a one-on-one learning experience.
Heather Riethmeier
Director of Vocal Education
& Private Lesson Coordinator
Heather is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona's staff in the roles of Director of Vocal Education, Director of CAT Chorale, and voice teacher. Mrs. Reithmeier brings a long history of experience as an award-winning classical soprano and more than 15-years' experience as a vocal educator in private and public schools, and in higher education. Currently, Heather is on the faculty of the Orange County School of the Arts, Classical Voice Conservatory where she has designed and taught classes for middle school and high school singers and teaches for the Patrick and Mary Dirk Vocal Scholarship Program. Heather continues to nurture her own passion for singing and performance and is the resident soprano at Tustin Presbyterian Church.
& Private Lesson Coordinator
Heather is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona's staff in the roles of Director of Vocal Education, Director of CAT Chorale, and voice teacher. Mrs. Reithmeier brings a long history of experience as an award-winning classical soprano and more than 15-years' experience as a vocal educator in private and public schools, and in higher education. Currently, Heather is on the faculty of the Orange County School of the Arts, Classical Voice Conservatory where she has designed and taught classes for middle school and high school singers and teaches for the Patrick and Mary Dirk Vocal Scholarship Program. Heather continues to nurture her own passion for singing and performance and is the resident soprano at Tustin Presbyterian Church.
Bryan Richardson
Private Vocal Instructor
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Courtney Ladd
Private Vocal Instructor
Courtney is an alumni of CAT who has been teaching vocal lessons for over 8 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California Baptist University, where she is now Director of Academic Operations in the School of Music. Courtney enjoys hiking and karaoke on her days off. Some of her favorite roles include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and Rusty (Footloose).
Courtney is an alumni of CAT who has been teaching vocal lessons for over 8 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California Baptist University, where she is now Director of Academic Operations in the School of Music. Courtney enjoys hiking and karaoke on her days off. Some of her favorite roles include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and Rusty (Footloose).
Elizabeth Salvati
Private Vocal Instructor
Elizabeth Salvati is a candidate for a Bachelor of Music Degree, with a focused study on choral and vocal techniques at California Baptist University. One of Mrs. Salvati’s greatest passions is to teach her students to love music, so her students may find the solace, beauty, and wonderful peace that the world of music offers. She would like nothing more than to help her students sing confidently, healthfully, and beautifully while creating a strong supportive artistic environment.
Elizabeth Salvati is a candidate for a Bachelor of Music Degree, with a focused study on choral and vocal techniques at California Baptist University. One of Mrs. Salvati’s greatest passions is to teach her students to love music, so her students may find the solace, beauty, and wonderful peace that the world of music offers. She would like nothing more than to help her students sing confidently, healthfully, and beautifully while creating a strong supportive artistic environment.
Gabrielle Richardson
Private Acting Instructor
Gabrielle Richardson is a professional actor, designer, teacher and director. She holds a degree in Theatre with a concentration in both performance and technical elements from California Baptist University and is currently an adjunct professor with the CBU Theatre department. Gabrielle served as the secretary for the Inland Theatre League for two years and has taught private acting lessons with CAT since 2016. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages about the magic of creating a character, and telling memorable stories. For fun she enjoys trips to the farmers market, playing with her nephews, cuddling with her two cats Milo and Izzy, and cooking with her wonderfully talented husband, Bryan. 1 Cor. 13:7."
Gabrielle Richardson is a professional actor, designer, teacher and director. She holds a degree in Theatre with a concentration in both performance and technical elements from California Baptist University and is currently an adjunct professor with the CBU Theatre department. Gabrielle served as the secretary for the Inland Theatre League for two years and has taught private acting lessons with CAT since 2016. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages about the magic of creating a character, and telling memorable stories. For fun she enjoys trips to the farmers market, playing with her nephews, cuddling with her two cats Milo and Izzy, and cooking with her wonderfully talented husband, Bryan. 1 Cor. 13:7."
Hannah Ruston
Private Vocal & Piano Instructor
Hannah Ruston is a Vocal Performance major at California Baptist University. She is classically trained in voice with musical theater as her emphasis. Although her primary instrument is voice, Hannah also has experience in teaching and playing piano, woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Ruston has performed in multiple musicals such as Addams Family, Grease, Hairspray, and has performed in Donizetti’s opera, L’elisir d’amore as “Gianetta”. She is also a session singer in LA and has recorded soundtracks for companies such as Disney’s Pixar. Hannah is excited to teach, guide, and share her musical experiences with her students, and looks forward to working with them.
Hannah Ruston is a Vocal Performance major at California Baptist University. She is classically trained in voice with musical theater as her emphasis. Although her primary instrument is voice, Hannah also has experience in teaching and playing piano, woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Ruston has performed in multiple musicals such as Addams Family, Grease, Hairspray, and has performed in Donizetti’s opera, L’elisir d’amore as “Gianetta”. She is also a session singer in LA and has recorded soundtracks for companies such as Disney’s Pixar. Hannah is excited to teach, guide, and share her musical experiences with her students, and looks forward to working with them.
Helen Tait
Private Dance Instructor
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Rachel Solorio
Private Dance Instructor
Rachel feels blessed to work with the kids and staff at CAT! She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts at Cal State Fullerton and then participated in a work study program through Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed in shows throughout Southern California, and danced at the Disneyland Resort in many parades, special events and Aladdin- A Musical Spectacular. She also performed in the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! Rachel has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently working towards combining her passions of the arts and mental health.
Rachel feels blessed to work with the kids and staff at CAT! She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts at Cal State Fullerton and then participated in a work study program through Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed in shows throughout Southern California, and danced at the Disneyland Resort in many parades, special events and Aladdin- A Musical Spectacular. She also performed in the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! Rachel has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently working towards combining her passions of the arts and mental health.
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