Catherine Keen

About Ms. Keen

Ms. Keen’s musical knowledge is built upon her own brilliant career as an opera singer. She made her debut on Broadway at the Beacon Theatre in Madama Butterfly, and her performances have received high praise in newspapers and magazine articles. Her on-going career has seen her perform in the most hallowed houses in the world, including alongside legendary star Plácido Domingo. Indeed, she has worked with such luminaries as Francesca Zambello, who directed Little Mermaid on Broadway; William Friedkin, Best Picture-winning director of The Excorcist; and, Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. She has sung for kings, queens, duchesses, and even members of the United States Supreme Court!

In addition to this glamorous career, Ms. Keen has a strong technical background in music. She has a Bachelor and Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance, and began her doctorate at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio, studying with famous baritone Andrew White. Despite this extensive training, Ms. Keen continues her education, participating in workshops, master classes, and courses offered throughout the United States. She most recently completed course levels 1 & 2 in the distinguished Estill Voice Training program. That said, Ms. Keen relishes the opportunity to lead workshops and share her expertise in master classes with students of other studios.

Her exploits as a coach and teacher have led to copious recognition, including the Joan Frey Boytim Award for Independent Teachers, given by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She was given a prestigious Overture Award by the Cincinnati Arts Association for Excellence in Arts Instruction. In addition to these accolades, Ms. Keen has served as an adjudicator for The Metropolitan Opera Auditions, NATS Competition, Overture Awards, and the Kentucky Music Educators Association.