David was on faculty at the Chicago High School for the Arts from August 2020 - June 2023, where he taught Vocal Technique and Repertoire, Professional Development, Music Theatre History, and Keyboard Skills in the Theatre and Music Conservatories. He left his position at the school to join the Beauty and the Beast cast for the Disney on Classic tour.
He was previously a core staff member at Aloft Circus Arts, the New England Center For Circus Arts, and the Actors Gymnasium, teaching aerial arts to recreational and pre-professional students - adults and youth alike. As a guest instructor, Corlew has worked across the U.S. at studios like Suspend Louisville, A-WOL Dance Collective, and Monarca in Flight.
His depth of experience across so many disciplines allows him to brainstorm creative solutions for his students, making physical and socio-emotional connections between different practices to help students find an artistic home within their technique.
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He also teaches pre-professional and amateur students in violin/fiddle, viola, and piano. Though coursework varies strongly with each individual student, David typically teaches fiddle & classical repertoire side by side for string players and pop & classical repertoire side by side for piano players, using the technical and mental demands of one style to unlock new pathways in another. David is proud to be on Seman Violins’ list of recommended teachers in the Chicagoland area.
Music
David works with professional singers and serious amateurs, focusing primarily on music theatre and classical rep. He specializes in helping young singers and emerging artists find their voice within the music theatre canon and connections between varying styles.
Services include:
Techniques & styles
Audition prep
Acting the song
Accompaniment tracks
Sight-singing
Circus
Well regarded for his thoughtful approach to sequencing students through material logically and safely, David is a sought-after coach for duo trapeze in particular. He also coaches students regularly in:
TRAPEZE - STATIC/SINGLE-POINT/DUO
HOOP
DUO AERIAL
AERIAL/ACRO CONDITIONING
FLEXIBILITY
PERSONAL FITNESS
Corlew teaches out of Aloft Circus Arts and virtually.
How it works
Ideally, students should attend lessons as regularly as they can (once a week or twice a month, especially when rebuilding a technical foundation), though scheduling realities sometimes prevent this. David works with each student to tailor a regimen for their technical development and health based on the realities of their schedule and financial means and offers support resources and materials upon request.
Cancellation Policy
If a lesson needs to be canceled, it must be done so 24 hours prior to the lesson or else a cancellation fee will be charged.
Contact David
If you are interested in booking a lesson with David or have any other questions, please use the form below.
