Manda Ophuis
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Manda Ophuis |
| Born | 27 November 1980 |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, alternative rockb |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–2016 |
| Labels | Napalm |
| 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.
Biography
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 who remained her vocal teacher during her time at the conservatory (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 a new vocal teacher in Kees Taal. Kees taught her about breathing, resonance and how to use the whole body as an instrument.
In 2011 Manda decided that she wanted to go broader and started taking singing lessons with Setske Mostaert as well.
August 1st 2016 Manda decided to quit the band, after 14 years. She will continue working with children from now on.[1]
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.[2]
References
- ^ Norman van den Wildenberg (2016-08-01). "Zangeres Manda Ophuis verlaat Nemesea". rockmuzine.nl. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ Jim Hall (2008-03-30). "Manda Ophuis (Nemesea) Interview at Musical Discoveries". Musicaldiscoveries.com. Retrieved 2013-05-19.