Talea Bloch, DMA

Dr. Talea Bloch is an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University where she teaches Voice Lessons, Theory, History and Musical Theatre technique courses. She is a stage and music director as well a professional voice coach. Bloch is one of only 24 people in the world certified to teach Vocal Combat Techniques – the science and art of screaming, growling and other extreme voice use.  Bloch’s areas of research include Contemporary Commercial Styles, Vocal Extremes, Neurodiversity in the Arts, Curriculum Development and Assessment, and the history of small-town opera houses. She holds her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as well as a BA from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Bloch runs publicity for the Metropolitan Opera Auditions of Nebraska, President of the Lincoln Alumni chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon and Treasurer of SMÂÛ̳’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter. Bloch lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with her husband, Jeremy and son, Josiah.