Erin Hackel Biography

Belting 101 (How to sing like a Superstar!)

Dr. Erin Hackel received a BM in Voice Performance from James Madison University, an MM in Opera from SUNY Binghamton, and her Doctoral degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder. She has sung opera and musical theater roles across the country, and performs locally with Central City Opera’s Outreach Ensemble. Erin has been on the voice faculty at CU Denver since 2003, and directs UCD’s  a cappella ensembles, the 9th Street Singers and the UCD 6.  She specializes in training singers in contemporary styles in a healthful and knowledgeable way.

Erin Hackel Clinic

Belting 101 (How to sing like a Superstar!)

Terrified of your voice cracking? Afraid to sing high? Feel like you’ve got no power above a certain note? This class will go through the basics of belt voice singing, and give you quick tips and tricks to sing like a star.  The second half of class will be in master class format, so soloists can workshop with Erin one-on-one.