Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Lisa McLaggan has lived in Boston, Nova Scotia, Miami, and now Iowa. Prior to moving there, she had been living in Miami where she began her studies for a Doctor of Musical Arts in Studio Music and Jazz (Voice). Before that, she lived in Nova Scotia, Canada where she ran the vocal component of the jazz department at St. FX University. She landed in Canada via Boston where she studied at the New England Conservatory of Music from 2000-2002 earning her Masters Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance. Her studies included extensive time with Dominique Eade, John McNeil, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, George Russell, and Danilo Perez. Lisa has shared the stage with artists such as Kenny Wheeler, John Hollenbeck, Mike Murley, Dave Restivo, Mulgrew Miller, Kurt Elling, and Jon Secada. Her extensive teaching experience includes classes or lessons in theory (both classical and jazz), ear training, improvisation, and vocal technique. She is available to teach clinics and masterclasses. Lisa is currently teaching in Iowa at Southwestern Community College. She is also in the middle of writing her first book - a handbook on improvisation geared toward singers but rooted in instrumental techniques.***CHECK OUT HER LESS FORMAL PROFILE AT www.myspace.com/lisamclaggan ***
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