Daniela Schachter

Daniela Schachter is an Associate Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music since 2008. A renowned jazz vocalist and pianist, she specializes in blending classical training with improvisational jazz techniques. Her career spans performances at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, and Blue Note, alongside collaborations with artists such as Patti Austin and Quincy Jones.

• Recipient of major jazz awards including the Mary Lou Williams Competition and Terri Lyne Carrington Scholarship
• Leader of her own ensemble performing in New York and Boston
• Album releases include 'Vanheusenism: A Tribute To Jimmy Van Heusen' (2016)

Her teaching emphasizes vocal expression rooted in both technical precision and artistic innovation. She has conducted sessions with notable composers including Jerry Goldsmith and Elmer Bernstein.