Manda Ophuis
| Manda Ophuis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Manda Ophuis |
| Born | 27 November 1980 |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, symphonic rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Napalm |
| Associated acts | Nemesea, After Forever |
| Website | Nemesea |
Manda Ophuis (born 27 November 1980) is a Dutch singer and composer, who is best known for being the lead vocalist in the Dutch symphonic rock band Nemesea. She has been involved in music since a young age.
[edit] Biography
Manda Ophuis is a Dutch singer and lead vocalist of the band Nemesea.
In 1998, Manda started taking singing lessons. Her teacher was a student at the conservatory in Groningen where she would be permitted a year later. There she began taking vocal lessons with Floor van Zutphen. This was her vocal teacher during the whole conservatory periode (2000-2004)
In 2003 Manda started taking classical singing lessons too, also with a student from the same conservatory. She took those lessons for two years.
Manda graduated in 2004.
In 2005 Manda found herself a new vocal teacher in Kees Taal. He taught her about breathing, resonance and how to use the whole body as an instrument.
This year Manda decided that she wanted to go broader and started taking singing lesson with Setske Mostaert as well.
Vocal coaches: Floor van Zutphen, Kees Taal, Setske Mostaert
Workshops: Annett Andriesen (Belting technique), Miranda van Kralingen (Classical), Carolina Mout (Performance), Josee Koning (Latin), Gerda van Zelm (Classical), Jan van Zelm (Classical), Elenita Sportel (Speech therapy)
[edit] Personal life
In her spare time, Manda cooks, writes, and reads. Her main inspirations are Anneke van Giersbergen, Tori Amos, Christina Aguilera, and Kelly Clarkson.[1]
