Nikki Blackmer

A classically trained soprano, Nikki Blackmer is a full time private voice and piano teacher based in Kirkland, Washington.  She is also a world-renowned a cappella ensemble coach, traveling all over the United States, Canada, England, Germany, New Zealand and Australia.  She is frequently asked to lead youth a cappella events as well, as her energy is tireless!  Sweet Adelines, LABBS, Germany and the Barbershop Harmony Society have loved Nikki's teaching!

 

Consider hiring Nikki to coach your Chorus or come to your Region for an Education Event.  Full of energy, loaded with knowledge, and never short of a good joke, Nikki makes learning fun and accessible to everyone.  With more than 20 classes on just about everything, there's something for everyone.   A Look Inside Your Larynx, Mastering the Inner Game of Singing, A Director's Approach to Arranging, The Aging Voice ... and those are just some!  Contact Nikki for a full list of her classes.  You will feel empowered and rejuvenated after a weekend with Nikki!

  

• Master's degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington

• Lead of Frenzy, 2017 Sweet Adelines International Quartet Champion (Queens of Harmony). The quartet performs and teaches all over the world and has recorded a CD, Diva Las Vegas.

• Master director of A Cappella Joy, a Sweet Adelines Chorus

• Director of The Supertonics, an a cappella ensemble representing Seattle Men’s and Women’s Choruses, the largest volunteer LGBT+ choral organization in the world.

• Assistant Conductor of the Seattle Women's Chorus

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Besides living and breathing all things a cappella, Nikki lives in Kirkland with her chiweenie rescue dog, Lily.

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