Allyson Latini
Ms. Ally’s Music Lessons Vocalist, Songwriter, Educator
New Jersey
Allyson studied at Steinhardt New York University where she received her Masters in Music/ Theory Composition-Songwriting, and Montclair State University, where she received her Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Jazz Studies, as well as her Bachelor’s in Marketing, Business Administration. Allyson also studied Background Vocal Techniques with the notable Janice Pendarvis. Her mentors at NYU include profound songwriters; Barry Eastmound, Dana Calitri, Phil Galdston, and Maya Sharp. Her one-on-one mentors include: Holli Ross, Aubrey Johnson, Dylan Pramuk, David Cook, and Mike Lee. Within her undergraduate years, she stayed true to her vocalist roots. Performing in multiple ensembles, from small jazz groups, to symphonic choirs. She also traveled and performed in Austria, Germany, and The Czech Republic with choral group MSU Vocal Accord.
Upon graduating, Allyson created a studio of her own students. She accumulated up to 50 private students who study voice, piano, and songwriting with her.
Beginner levels through college & professional. She previously worked at NYU Steinhardt as a Teacher’s Assistant for their intensive Summer Songwriting Workshop. Allyson currently teaches Songwriting/ Music appreciation at Hoboken Charter High School. Allyson has worked with Christian McBride’s Jazz House Kids, Music-Nonprofit “We Are All Music,” Sound on Sound Studios and Jazz ensemble “The Royal Bopsters.”
Within her jazz background, the Great American Songbook became a roadmap for Allyson and her lyric writing. The stories these standards told, in sometimes a haunting, charismatic, intelligent ways, influenced Allyson’s desire to write her own songs. This led her to pursue her Master’s in Songwriting at Steinhardt New York University. Currently she is working on her own artist project. Allyson is also writing and collaborating with many musicians and producers, providing melodies, lyrics, and vocal harmonies. With a love for others' minds, she has found true fulfillment when collaborating with others. Allyson has a huge appreciation for the voice, she continues to study just how important vocals are within her own writing. She is a member of NYU Village Voices under the direction of Lauren Kinhan and Janis Siegel.