During undergraduate study, Amberly was a scholarship student, a member of NKU Vocal Jazz, Chamber Choir, R&B Combos I & II, and a junior instructor with the NKU Music Preparatory Department. Her time at NKU also included roles in the NKU Opera Workshop, membership in experimental vocal ensembles, and attendances and performances at JEN (Jazz Education Network), ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), KMEA (Kentucky Music Educators Association), and OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association) conferences.

While attaining her master’s degree, Amberly was a scholarship student and graduate assistant for Jazzmin, Belmont’s vocal jazz ensemble, and also led student performance seminars. Outside of school, Amberly has kept a studio of private voice students and has performed and recorded for several artists in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. She’s a member of the band Brother Smith and maintains a regular performance and touring schedule.

As a professional voice teacher, Amberly has worked with singers of all experience levels from ages 5-55 since 2011.