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2023 SNATS Summit Presenters

Dr. Ruth Ellis

Elizabeth Fildes

Elizabeth Fildes

Dr. Ruth Ellis has enjoyed singing numerous operatic and music theater roles from Queens to Wardrobes and concertizes regularly having sung 58 concerts in venues across the nation and a few across the pond. Of one performance the New York Daily News reported she sang with “soaring dramatic authority.” Ruth thoroughly enjoys teaching voice

Dr. Ruth Ellis has enjoyed singing numerous operatic and music theater roles from Queens to Wardrobes and concertizes regularly having sung 58 concerts in venues across the nation and a few across the pond. Of one performance the New York Daily News reported she sang with “soaring dramatic authority.” Ruth thoroughly enjoys teaching voice in both the classical and contemporary areas at BYU, she taught crossover voice at Snow College for five years, has taught at the Ruth Ellis Vocal Academy since 2000 and is a frequent guest teacher/presenter at many other schools and universities across the country.  Ruth has served in NATS for many years including two terms as Governor of the NATS Cal Western Region and member of the NATS National Board.  Dr. Ellis earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees at the Manhattan School of Music, her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Utah and twice completed the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute training at Shenandoah Conservatory.  Ruth is also a graduate of the Marketing Impact Academy. 


 Dr. Ellis recently founded the Vocal Instructor Academy, offering online courses in both pedagogy and entrepreneurship, to better prepare career entry voice teachers to monetize their music degrees.  Ruth and her husband of 34 years are the proud parents of six children.

During the Starting Your Studio Dr. Ruth Ellis will share what she has learned over 22 years of successful entrepreneurship.  This presentation will include information about designing your studio program, ascertaining what you are qualified to teach in terms of age groups and vocal production styles, studio nuts and bolts like lesson lengths, policies, fees, record keeping, location, etc.  We will touch briefly on marketing and branding and you will be given a tool to aid you in exploring what is important to you as a teacher and how build your studio and brand to both reflect your passions and serve your unique customer base.

Elizabeth Fildes

Elizabeth Fildes

Elizabeth Fildes

Elizabeth Fildes is a passionate member of the performing arts community. As a classical musician and creative producer, she is committed to developing innovative forms and experiences that build community and broaden the genre’s reach.

Elizabeth’s work at 21C blends traditional public relations and digital strategy with institutional and

Elizabeth Fildes is a passionate member of the performing arts community. As a classical musician and creative producer, she is committed to developing innovative forms and experiences that build community and broaden the genre’s reach.

Elizabeth’s work at 21C blends traditional public relations and digital strategy with institutional and career consulting. She has been a guest speaker at universities across the country and is currently pursuing her MBA at Clemson University.

Before joining the team in 2015, Elizabeth earned her master’s degree in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and a bachelor’s degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton. She served as associate producer of award-winning musical short film Dichterliebe: Poetlove and has held positions at Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts and the Metropolitan Opera.


Title: Honing Your Story & Developing Your Brand: A Workshop on Establishing a Public Profile.

Description: In this workshop, we will learn how to create an authentic brand that embraces all facets of your artistry. From performing to teaching, we will find your unique mix of key messages and ways to communicate them across your materials and platforms. 

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