“Just as a diamond can only be polished by another diamond, it is only through intense human interaction engaging the entire personality that people can forge themselves, raising themselves up to ever greater heights. It is the relationship between teacher and learner, between mentor and disciple, that makes this possible.”
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In my studio, we explore how to connect with your authentic voice—the one that carries your emotions, visions, thoughts, and energy in the moment.
At my core, I am a coach. While I offer guidance in vocal function and practical tools inspired by the Estill Voice Training System, my greatest strength is helping you access your truth in real time. My approach is intuitive, deeply personalized, and rooted in meeting you where you are.
My mentors—including Mary Klimek, Steve Lacy, Sheila Jordan, Frank Carlberg, and teachers from the world of energy—shaped this way of working. Like them, I aim to support you in discovering your own path.
In our work together, you will develop a stronger musical ear and a deeper coordination of what I call the ‘holy triangle’: the Ear–Brain–Voice connection. We will also incorporate the energy body. You’ll expand your vocal palette, build confidence in performance, and explore improvisation, composition, and repertoire. Most importantly, we will cultivate ways to connect with your core self—your true voice.
I’ve worked with singers, musicians, songwriters, and actors across jazz, pop, experimental, and folk. My focus is always the same: helping each artist express their authentic voice.
Think of me less as a traditional voice teacher and more as a coach and facilitator—the voice simply happens to be our instrument.
I work primarily in person, with occasional sessions available via Zoom.
Faith holds a BM from Ionian University in Greece and a MM from New England Conservatory.
She is a Fulbright Scholar.
Interested in coaching or mentorship?
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Hollywood Actress Julia Ormond says about her private work with Faith (former Panayota):
If you want to study Greek music with Faith,
join the female vocal group “Chrysalis Collective.”
chrysalis collective
Do you have a love for Greek music?
Do you find yourself often singing along to your favorite Greek songs?
Do you enjoy singing in a choir?
Would you like to participate in rehearsals, concerts, recording sessions, and YouTube releases?
If you answered yes to at least one of the above questions, the Chrysalis Collective may be a good fit for you.
You do not need to have prior experience as a solo singer or choir member.
The Chrysalis is open to Greek and non-Greek women who share a passion for Greek music and language, and who love to sing.
OUR MOTTO
Everyone’s voice is unique.
We learn from each other.
We are part of a strong community.
Greek culture connects us.
OUR VALUES
Community, Curiosity, Learning, Compassion, Friendship, Fun, and LOVE
For what we DO and who we ARE.
testimonial
“I have enjoyed singing in Faith’s choral groups, both mixed (men and women) and women-only for the last six years. Faith is amazing! Full of life, joy, energy, patience with each one of us and attention to the nuances of the songs. She knows each singer’s strengths and hesitations and tries to instill is us a sense of inner calm and confidence and to sing with ease and full awareness of our fellow singers voices. She introduces us to a wide variety of genres of Greek songs: art and folk songs, rembetika, smyrneika, laika, nisiotika … The result is harmony, beautiful choral melodies, a sense of accomplishment and pure joy in the process.”
- Mary Delichatsios, current member of Chrysalis Collective