Anna Rizzo
(she/her)
INSTRUCTOR
Anna Rizzo is a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who grew up in New Hampshire. From an early age, she immersed herself in music and theater, seizing every opportunity to perform—whether singing in choirs and bands or appearing in musicals and plays. She studied classical voice throughout high school before delightfully shocking her opera teacher by attending Berklee College of Music, where she traded arias for contemporary music and graduated summa cum laude.
As a performer, Anna brings both technical expertise and real-world industry experience to her vocal and piano teaching. She is a working TV and film actor whose credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, FBI: Most Wanted, and Dynasty, among others. She has also earned numerous awards for her work in independent film, including five Best Actress awards for her starring performance in On the 7th Date.
Whether working with beginning musicians or singers or seasoned performers, Anna is passionate about helping students discover their unique voice, build confidence, and develop healthy, versatile technique across a variety of musical styles.
Birthday – February 27th
Schools attended – Berklee College of Music
Instruments you teach – Voice, Piano, Music Theory
Favorite music to perform – Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Classical
Favorite music to listen to – Too many to choose!
Hobbies and interests – Photography, Kayaking & Hiking
Where you were born and grew up – Born in Massachusetts but raised in New Hampshire
Favorite practice tip – A little bit a day goes much further than a big push, every once in a while!