Anneke Thompson is a multi-genre vocalist and pianist.
Trained in musical theater voice from an early age, Anneke enjoys helping her students find their passion for music through singing. Anneke has studied voice with Leslie Tinnaro, Scott Blois, and Desiree LaVertu. Trained in Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Anneke has an expert ear for diction and tone. She is a prolific performer and has appeared in over thirty-five productions in her lifetime, portraying varied roles such as Wendy in Peter Pan, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical, and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof.
Finding great joy in live music, Anneke sings and plays keyboard in a classic rock band. Her breadth of knowledge spans Rodgers and Hammerstein to the Grateful Dead. She studied piano with Sandra Barba, focusing on classical, jazz, and popular styles and techniques. Anneke is trained in jazz, and studied both jazz vocals and piano in college. Anneke earned her Bachelor’s degree from Occidental College and has over five years teaching and musical direction experience.
Anneke loves teaching and helping students discover themselves through music. She believes arts education is invaluable. An enthusiastic teacher, Anneke has taught all ages and tailors her lessons to each individual student, pulling from several different pedagogies. Her studio is in Long Beach, CA. She also offers online lessons.