
Senior Faculty
Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin is a multifaceted talent in the world of music, renowned for her contributions as a vocalist, arranger, scholar, clinician, and educator. The creator of the Soul Ingredients®, Dr. Trineice is dedicated to the performance and voice pedagogy of Black American music styles. Dr. Trineice is the executive director of the African American Jazz Caucus, board vice president for the Jazz Education Network, editorial board member for the Journal of Singing, and a member of the distinguished American Academy of Teachers of Singing. Her career is marked by a commitment to both performing and developing innovative resources for vocal instruction. Her scholarly work includes the book “So You Want to Sing Gospel,” and numerous contributions to textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, and trade magazines. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and master class instructor, having shared her knowledge at prestigious institutions globally.
As a performer, Dr. Trineice maintains a diverse schedule. She has been lauded by New York Music Daily as “an individualist who defies categorization: there’s the immediacy of classic soul music here, coupled with jazz sophistication, gospel rapture, and fervor.” Her debut album, “All Or Nothing,” showcases her dedication to Black American music and culture and features acclaimed artists such as Cyrus Chestnut and Don Braden. Recently named Chair of the Ensemble Dept at Berklee College of Music.
Recently named Chair of the Ensemble Dept at Berklee College of Music, Dr. Trineice has been a faculty member at Princeton University for over a decade, where she taught private voice lessons, directed the Jazz Vocal Collective Ensemble, and lectured on African American music and voice pedagogy. She also held an annual residency at Yale University’s Institute for Sacred Music, teaching in the Music in the Black Church Program.
