April Ball
Teaching Philosophy
Through my own professional experience and over fourteen year of teaching trumpet, I’ve discovered that regardless of the style, there are certain basic physical elements that every student must master. This applies to everything from Jazz and Latin Jazz, to Mariachi, Ethiopian, Salsa, and Classical. Before a student can truly enjoy him or herself on the instrument, they must do the foundation work to remove the physical obstacles of manipulating the instrument in order to express themselves with ease and fluency. As a teacher, I’ve learned to use a variety of approaches in order to effectively communicate the principles in a way that will resonate best with each individual personality. Success builds on success, bringing enjoyment, motivation, and enriching musical experiences that will last a lifetime.
Biography
April Ball is an award-winning singer, musician, and music director from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who has built a diverse and accomplished career in the performing arts. Currently based in Boston, she works as an actor, singer, pianist, and educator. April holds a BA in Music Performance (voice and piano) from New Mexico Highlands University and an MFA in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
With over thirteen years of teaching experience, April specializes in piano and voice, focusing particularly on musical theatre voices. She has taught in both one-on-one settings and workshops, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to arts education. Her accomplishments include accompanying students at Carnegie Hall for the Young Artist’s Concert and at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto for the Student Honors Concert.
As a performer, April has worked professionally in regional theatres and cabarets across the United States. Her recent theatre credits in Boston include roles in “Violet” (Lula Buffington/Landlady), “Tarzan” (Mallory/Ensemble), “August: Osage County” (Johnna Monevata), and “Waitress” in Concert (Becky). She has also ventured into film, with roles in the independent short “In the Wake,” portraying Vice President Kamala Harris in “Spy Balloon,” and as Nicky in “Do You Remember Me.”
April’s multifaceted career showcases her talents as both an educator and performer, bridging the worlds of classical music, musical theatre, and film. To learn more about April Lisette and her work, visit www.aprillisette.com or follow her on Instagram @aprillisetteball.
Degrees
BA Music Performance (voice and piano) New Mexico Highlands University
MFA Musical Vocal Pedagogy Boston Conservatory at Berklee