Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Victoria has been Teaching music to youth for over 2 decades and actively involved in performing arts since age 8. Raised on copious classical piano & vocal training, Victoria’s first solo performance was at her home church. She likes recounting her families excitement, as her first solo aired on a local radio station. This experience inspired Victoria to continue performing and later help other students pursue their various passions in music.

Throughout High School and College, Victoria sang in choirs, talent shows & bands, appearing in UC Santa Barbara & Westmont College events, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, Victoria studied with vocal coach Judy Davis studios (Bammy award winner) in Berkeley, Ca. Judy Davis worked with greats such as; Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, Bernadette Peters and Sammy Davis Jr.

Over the last 25 years, Victoria has performed in gospel, pop and musical theater productions across the US, with the likes of Bebe & CeCe Winans, Billy Cox & Mitch Mitchell (original drummer & guitarist for Jimmy Hendrix). She has also been a worship leader serving at various congregations such as Saddleback and Walnut Creek Presbytarian church, to name a few.

In 2019 Victoria performed in the Bay Area musical “Singin’ in the Rain”. Writing & performing original music is another important piece to Victorias experience, earning her ASCAP status (2005) when her music was broadcast on various radio stations Worldwide. In addition to her music, Victoria has studied acting technique with Marc Munroe productions in SF, TVI Actors Studio & Nick Dowd in Hollywood, Ca. She appeared in numerous movies, commercials & television shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Ninja Turtles 2, House, ER & Ally McBeal. All of her performing has lead to teaching youth. Her teaching experience includes; model and talent agencies, Southcoast & Tennessee Repertory theaters (Broadway for teens) Community Arts (City of Walnut Creek)where she created “Studio Acting” & “Little Voices”, Blue Moon School of the Arts, YMCA-National Teen Camps, Creative Kids (Hairspray), Afterschool Programs, Los Angeles Institute of the Arts, California Music Studios (Teacher of excellence award) and Music Vault Academy, in the OC & LA areas.

Victoria loves sharing her passion for music and is encouraged by helping students find their own voice and creativity.

Victoria’s Teaching Philosophy: “Do your best then rest! Work hard then play! Enjoy learning! It’s a process.”

Why do you love teaching and mentoring?
“I love seeing self confidence grow! I also enjoy reaching goals individually and seeing my students perform.”

What’s been the highlight of your professional career?
“Earning my ASCAP publishing. What an honor!”

What type of music did you grow up listening to? How did it influence your artistry?
“All kinds; Rock, pop, christian, country. Barbara Streisand really influenced me in the areas of musical theater and phonetic structure. Ironically, I ended up taking voice lessons from Judy Davis (who helped Ms. Streisand put together her 1st 2 albums) and studied phonetics. Full circle moment.”

If you could meet one author, performer who would it be and what wold you ask them?
“Amy Grant- to share her testimony and journey.”