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Christina Pappa-Washington

Teaches: Voice, Piano, Beginner Guitar & Beginner Ukulele

Christina Pappa-Washington is a classically trained mezzo-soprano with over a decade of experience across musical theater, jazz, R&B, pop, rock, and opera. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education with K–12 Vocal and General Certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2019, where she was also awarded the Ida and Fanny Drubeck Vocal Award.

Since 2018, Christina has taught private lessons in voice, piano, beginner ukulele, and beginner guitar, working with students of all ages and abilities—from first-time beginners to advanced performers. Her teaching career began in the classroom, where she spent four years as an elementary music teacher and also directed high school musicals and plays in Illinois and Iowa before transitioning fully to private instruction.

She also launched two successful musical theater camps—Star Power and Cabaret—and has mentored over 100 students, helping them grow as musicians while building creativity and confidence. Christina believes that every student has a unique musical voice, whether through singing or instrumental study.

She tailors each lesson with vocal science and evidence-based pedagogy to support her students’ styles and goals. Whether preparing for auditions, advancing in piano study, picking up guitar or ukulele, or simply making music for joy, she is passionate about helping students unlock their potential and develop the skills and confidence to thrive.

Now back in her hometown, Christina is excited to share her love of music and teaching with students across the western suburbs of Chicago. Learn more about Christina in her Staff Spotlight here.