Ms. Alli (Allianza) Rivera

Alli Rivera is a professional perfomer and recording artist with over ten years of experience specializing in Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theater, and a personal favorite, Jazz.

She went to Full Sail University for her B.A in Music Business, studied Music Theory at Berklee College of Music, and was awarded two scholarships to attend the AMDA Conservatory of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

From an early age, Alli took to songwriting, playing the piano, and consistently performing in plays and local performances throughout Maryland, DC and VA.

As the years passed, she honed in on her craft, and by the age of 14 she signed her first record deal with Ace Spin Records as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. She released two albums, six singles, and several music videos as a recording artist and was featured on WUSA9’S Get Up  DC,  as well as Washington DC’s top R&B/Hip Hop Radio Station, Hot 95.5. 

She has performed across various events and venues such as D.C. Fashion Week, The French Embassy, American University, and the well-known Washington D.C. venue, Takoma Station Tavern.

Through adulthood, she gained experience teaching vocals as an apprentice under the tutelage of Aimee Argote (Indie Rock Vocalist from the band Des Ark), Elise Jablow (Classical Soprano, Manhattan School of Music),  & Cory Mcknight (former member of Chanticleer the Grammy Award Winning, 12 member vocal ensemble). 

She uses a hands-on and student-centered approach that covers the foundations of singing, ear training, music theory, sight reading, and performance etiquette. Through teaching,

Alli discovered a passion and love for giving back to the music community as it has nurtured her.