Ian DeNolfo, owner, recording engineer and producer
Ian has spent nearly twenty years singing opera in many of the word’s most prestigious opera houses. During his career he often was called upon for his technical knowledge to aide in the recording of live performances. He built his studio eight years ago in his home in Bryn Mawr, PA and has produced many well received recordings of a wide variety of vocalists. Aided by his wife, Lisa Willson, Lion Studios offers a unique recording environment for singers with in session vocal coaching and the careful guidance of two renowned singers. This committed hands-on approach has enabled young singers to make extraordinary recordings. Ian also has extensive experience with photo and video work. He has done both portrait and live venue shooting. Ian is a graduate of the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute.
www.denolfo.com
www.denolfo.com
Lisa Willson, vocal coach and accompanist
Lisa has had a wonderful career singing for nearly twenty five years. Her career started as a jazz soloist singing in large venues on the west coast including a tour as the lead singer for Lionel Hampton. Later she moved to singing classical music and has sung many leading soprano roles throughout the world. She has also appeared on several broadcast including a national broadcast as a leading soprano on PBS. For the past ten years, Lisa has built one of the most successful vocal studios on the Philadelphia main line. Her students have gone on to win many prestigious awards and have gone on to attend many of the top music conservatories. In the studio she often accompanies on the piano and carefully guides vocalists through the delicate recording process. Her help and advice has been a key factor in Lion Studios’ ability to offer such a unique recording experience. Lisa is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music, the Juilliard School and the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.
www.lisawillsonvoice.com
www.lisawillsonsoprano.com
www.lisawillsonvoice.com
www.lisawillsonsoprano.com