Patricia Sands

About

Patricia Sands is a voice teacher, singer, vocologist, and director based in Asheville, North Carolina, with over 30 years of international experience living, working, and performing across Honduras, South Africa, Malaysia, Taiwan, Serbia, Qatar, and Singapore before settling in Asheville. She has directed over 100 theatrical productions across multiple countries and works with diverse student populations including injured singers, senior citizens, and transgender singers. Patricia's teaching encompasses Classical Voice, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary and Commercial Music styles, with training in voice, music education, choral music, theatre, vocology, vocal pedagogy, and transgender voice for singers. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes healthy voice behaviors and helping singers achieve their best potential through artistic excellence, discipline, goal-setting, and professional development. Patricia serves the greater Asheville area including Candler, Canton, Clyde, Hendersonville, Waynesville, and Weaverville, bringing decades of global performance and teaching experience to each student.

Education & Qualifications

Over 30 years of professional experience with training in voice, music education, choral music, theatre, vocology, vocal pedagogy, contemporary and commercial music, and transgender voice for singers.

Teaching Styles