A highly regarded teacher, Dr. Carl Johengen joined the voice faculty of the Ithaca College School of Music in Fall 2007. He has held academic appointments
at the Nazareth College of Rochester, the Crane School of Music of SUNY Potsdam, Hamilton College, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and
Syracuse University.
He has maintained an active private studio in his home since 1991. His private students have ranged in age from 15 to 70. For information about private
study in the Bath NY area, please send an e-mail.
Under his instruction, students have participated successfully in competitions, given memorable performances in concert and recital, undertaken operatic
and musical theater roles, and have achieved admission to prestigious undergraduate and graduate music programs. These include Ithaca College, St. Olaf
College, the Crane School of Music, University of Western Michigan, Boston University, Miami University, the Manhattan School of Music, Houghton College,
Mansfield University, and the Royal College of Music in London, among others.
He also served as a member of the voice faculty of the Berkshire Choral Festival between 2000 and 2007. Dr. Johengen is a member of the National
Association of Teachers of Singing, and is actively involved with the Central New York-Finger Lakes chapter of NATS. From 2005-2007, he served as
Auditions Coordinator of the chapter's annual Auditions.
Dr. Johengen has a strong interest in research, especially in the vocal music of the Baroque era. Click below to read a couple of his articles which have
appeared in the Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
"Francesco Borosini: First Among Tenors"
"Arias from Handel’s Operas: A Guide to Selected Existing Sources and A Rationale for New Useful Editions"
Testimonials from current and former students:
Dr. Johengen is great. I have a lot more confidence when singing in front of people since taking lessons from him.
Dr. J. has helped me immensely and I would not have made it to where I am as a performer without his guidance and support. He is always thinking of new
ways to help us become better performers while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere.
Dr. J has been a great vocal coach! He takes into high consideration developing the best in his students. He has concern and respect; getting to know the
student musically, but socially as well - making the best for the student's growth as a performer. I feel I have grown and developed very well as a singer over
the year because of his dedication. Dr. J is just a phenomenal teacher to work with!
Dr. Johengen has been a wonderful instructor and I have learned so much from him. He has helped me to become more confident in my upper range and is
always enthusiastic. He has certainly made an impact on me and my performing. I have been truly lucky to have Dr. J. as a professor.
Mr. Johengen is the most knowledgeable and supportive teacher that I have ever had.
Mr. J. enjoys music! This transfers into his teaching.
He shows a genuine interest in my success and advancement. The excitement and enthusiasm he displays in lessons when I make progress is great. I love
how I walk away from each lesson feeling good about myself.
After an extremely tough year last year, I’d begun to lose faith in myself and any hopes of doing anything significant with my voice; I actually grew to hate
singing! When he came, he just seemed to turn everything around, restored my faith, and helped me fix all my vocal problems.
He’s very enthusiastic! When I’m not grasping how to do something it is almost immediately turned into a clearer picture…
He is so enthusiastic and gives so much positive feedback. I always walk out of my lessons with the same amount of energy he has.
Mr. Johengen is helping me greatly. I feel that I learn a great deal at every lesson.
I feel that Mr. Johengen is doing a wonderful job. I feel that I have learned so much in such a short time. I love his enthusiasm to educate. He keeps a very
friendly atmosphere…I look forward to my lessons!
In addition to providing help to get over a problem in the time frame of one lesson, he gives warm-ups and pieces that will render long-term benefits. He
always has a plan in mind, and every activity is relevant to a specific technique.
Mr. Johengen works hard to relate the material to my life.
I feel blessed to have Mr. Johengen for my voice teacher. He is so patient and always has a positive outlook. He has helped me to get over problems I
thought would never go away, and in the process, renewed my passion for music. I feel my voice and confidence improving every day, and am so excited
about where it will be in the next few years through Mr. J’s teaching. Outside of my voice studies – Mr. J. is a wonderful caring person. I feel comfortable
going to him with any problem I might have, vocal or other, and value his advice very much. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher.
Mr. Johengen celebrates our differences and makes us all feel special.
He seems to have the answer to any problem I have with my vocal technique, and solutions to problems I didn’t know I had. He always knows what to do to
help me improve.
I have never had a teacher who cares for his students so much.
Mr. Johengen is himself an accomplished performer and brings a virtual toolbox of experience and skills.
Mr. Johengen is enthusiastic and completely involved in the student’s lesson.
He has a rare ability to encourage and bring out the most in a student’s technique, voice, and self-esteem.
Carl is the only vocal teacher I have had who has complete knowledge of the literature.
Dr. Johengen always has ten different ways to show me something, so we could find a way that worked for me.
Carl is very supportive and insightful. He patiently explains everything in complete detail to insure comprehension. He sets goals for us and helps us reach
them.
He is excited when something goes well, which helps me have confidence.
It has been my extreme pleasure to be a student of Carl Johengen this year. I have made an incredible amount of improvement this year, not only due to his
excellent teaching but due to all of the support he gave to me.
Carl is the most patient and wonderful teacher I have ever had. Through him I have gained confidence and skill.
I love working with Carl Johengen. I feel that he has helped me grow more than any other teacher I’ve had.
at the Nazareth College of Rochester, the Crane School of Music of SUNY Potsdam, Hamilton College, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and
Syracuse University.
He has maintained an active private studio in his home since 1991. His private students have ranged in age from 15 to 70. For information about private
study in the Bath NY area, please send an e-mail.
Under his instruction, students have participated successfully in competitions, given memorable performances in concert and recital, undertaken operatic
and musical theater roles, and have achieved admission to prestigious undergraduate and graduate music programs. These include Ithaca College, St. Olaf
College, the Crane School of Music, University of Western Michigan, Boston University, Miami University, the Manhattan School of Music, Houghton College,
Mansfield University, and the Royal College of Music in London, among others.
He also served as a member of the voice faculty of the Berkshire Choral Festival between 2000 and 2007. Dr. Johengen is a member of the National
Association of Teachers of Singing, and is actively involved with the Central New York-Finger Lakes chapter of NATS. From 2005-2007, he served as
Auditions Coordinator of the chapter's annual Auditions.
Dr. Johengen has a strong interest in research, especially in the vocal music of the Baroque era. Click below to read a couple of his articles which have
appeared in the Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
"Francesco Borosini: First Among Tenors"
"Arias from Handel’s Operas: A Guide to Selected Existing Sources and A Rationale for New Useful Editions"
Testimonials from current and former students:
Dr. Johengen is great. I have a lot more confidence when singing in front of people since taking lessons from him.
Dr. J. has helped me immensely and I would not have made it to where I am as a performer without his guidance and support. He is always thinking of new
ways to help us become better performers while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere.
Dr. J has been a great vocal coach! He takes into high consideration developing the best in his students. He has concern and respect; getting to know the
student musically, but socially as well - making the best for the student's growth as a performer. I feel I have grown and developed very well as a singer over
the year because of his dedication. Dr. J is just a phenomenal teacher to work with!
Dr. Johengen has been a wonderful instructor and I have learned so much from him. He has helped me to become more confident in my upper range and is
always enthusiastic. He has certainly made an impact on me and my performing. I have been truly lucky to have Dr. J. as a professor.
Mr. Johengen is the most knowledgeable and supportive teacher that I have ever had.
Mr. J. enjoys music! This transfers into his teaching.
He shows a genuine interest in my success and advancement. The excitement and enthusiasm he displays in lessons when I make progress is great. I love
how I walk away from each lesson feeling good about myself.
After an extremely tough year last year, I’d begun to lose faith in myself and any hopes of doing anything significant with my voice; I actually grew to hate
singing! When he came, he just seemed to turn everything around, restored my faith, and helped me fix all my vocal problems.
He’s very enthusiastic! When I’m not grasping how to do something it is almost immediately turned into a clearer picture…
He is so enthusiastic and gives so much positive feedback. I always walk out of my lessons with the same amount of energy he has.
Mr. Johengen is helping me greatly. I feel that I learn a great deal at every lesson.
I feel that Mr. Johengen is doing a wonderful job. I feel that I have learned so much in such a short time. I love his enthusiasm to educate. He keeps a very
friendly atmosphere…I look forward to my lessons!
In addition to providing help to get over a problem in the time frame of one lesson, he gives warm-ups and pieces that will render long-term benefits. He
always has a plan in mind, and every activity is relevant to a specific technique.
Mr. Johengen works hard to relate the material to my life.
I feel blessed to have Mr. Johengen for my voice teacher. He is so patient and always has a positive outlook. He has helped me to get over problems I
thought would never go away, and in the process, renewed my passion for music. I feel my voice and confidence improving every day, and am so excited
about where it will be in the next few years through Mr. J’s teaching. Outside of my voice studies – Mr. J. is a wonderful caring person. I feel comfortable
going to him with any problem I might have, vocal or other, and value his advice very much. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher.
Mr. Johengen celebrates our differences and makes us all feel special.
He seems to have the answer to any problem I have with my vocal technique, and solutions to problems I didn’t know I had. He always knows what to do to
help me improve.
I have never had a teacher who cares for his students so much.
Mr. Johengen is himself an accomplished performer and brings a virtual toolbox of experience and skills.
Mr. Johengen is enthusiastic and completely involved in the student’s lesson.
He has a rare ability to encourage and bring out the most in a student’s technique, voice, and self-esteem.
Carl is the only vocal teacher I have had who has complete knowledge of the literature.
Dr. Johengen always has ten different ways to show me something, so we could find a way that worked for me.
Carl is very supportive and insightful. He patiently explains everything in complete detail to insure comprehension. He sets goals for us and helps us reach
them.
He is excited when something goes well, which helps me have confidence.
It has been my extreme pleasure to be a student of Carl Johengen this year. I have made an incredible amount of improvement this year, not only due to his
excellent teaching but due to all of the support he gave to me.
Carl is the most patient and wonderful teacher I have ever had. Through him I have gained confidence and skill.
I love working with Carl Johengen. I feel that he has helped me grow more than any other teacher I’ve had.
