I have known Cynthia for only a short while. I wanted to have lessons with her because I felt I needed more focus and better high notes in my voice. I had heard and admired her singing on the Finnish National Opera and Savonlinna Opera Festival stages, and felt that she might have the secret for what I needed. After only six intensive lessons my pianist marked a big difference in my voice's carrying power. This resulted also in more freedom and better diction.

Cynthia is a very dedicated teacher, demanding and encouraging at the same time. She puts herself wholeheartedly into her teaching, and her combination of intelligence, dedication, caringness and aura of opera diva should draw the singer out of anyone. And for us who are already professionals, she will always have something to give from the wealth of experience she has amassed during her career all over the world. I strongly recommend her to anyone who is interested in attaining or maintaining high standards in their singing.