Dr. Pamela Blackstone is a renowned and respected conductor, vocal instructor, choreographer, and healer on the national and international levels, where her expertise and innovative approach to music, health, and life skills have empowered individuals of all ages to achieve their highest levels of musicianship, creative artistry, and performance.

For over three decades, Dr. Blackstone has devoted herself to the art of performance and music education with passion and her signature high-energy excellence. Currently, she serves in her 17th year as Associate Artistic Director & Vice President, Education of the GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus. She has conducted in concert throughout the United States, including multiple appearances Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, with international performances across more than 15 countries worldwide. See below for worldwide list. Her recent musical collaborations include projects with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Grant Gershon and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, VOCES8, David Foster, Eric Whitacre, Meredith Monk, Sharon Farber, Ola Gjeilo, Nico Muhly, Caroline Polachek, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, and the American Youth Symphony.

As a college educator, Dr. Blackstone has taught choral and vocal music at the University of California Los Angeles, Santa Ana College, and held the position of Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Studies at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. There she emerged as one of the Midwest’s most sought-after choral/vocal clinicians and choreographers. She has also served as the Assistant Conductor of the Los Angeles-based Angeles Chorale.

In addition, Dr. Blackstone’s exceptional artistry and depth of knowledge have established her as an invaluable vocal instructor and sought-after performance coach, trusted by aspiring young artists and accomplished professionals nationwide. Her mastery spans the full spectrum of vocal genres, with an exquisite understanding of vocal technique, tone production, breath, body awareness, alignment, energy, and the art of performance. Informed by her wisdom in the healing arts, her teachings guide students towards vocal mastery while serving as a gateway to deeper self-understanding, freedom, and realization of their truest potential. 

Recent singers have earned admission and scholarships to top-level programs including the University of Southern California, University of California Los Angeles, Manhattan School of Music, New York University, Mannes School of Music, Northwestern University, Boston Conservatory, Berklee, Oberlin, University of Michigan, Peabody Institute, Indiana University, Stanford and Harvard.