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I teach voice lessons to brand new beginners up to intermediate singers. I give 30 minute, 45 minute, or one hour lessons typically held once a week.
The most intimate of all instruments is the voice, in my opinion. Whereas with piano, guitar, drums or any other instrument, a musician manipulates a devise to make sounds. The instrument is a medium of communication from the musician to the audience. With singing there is no device to manipulate; your voice directly communicates to the audience which makes the voice one of the most powerful instruments, also. A singer can convey remarkably detailed and nuanced feelings through the tone and dynamics of their voice. Not to mention, the ability to put words to song makes the voice able to communicate thoughts and feelings that other instruments can’t. Singing is an activity we start before we even have memories of doing so, and it will stay with us throughout life!
What will you learn?
- YOUR VOICE: I’ll teach you how to locate your vocal chords and diaphragm. I’ll explain how they, along with your lungs, throat, mouth, tongue and torso work together to produce the desired sound.
- RANGE: We will test your range and find the highest and lowest notes you can sing. I’ll help you increase your range over time with vocal exercises and singing songs. You’ll learn to sing using your chest, head, and falsetto voices. I’ll guide you in choosing songs that are in your range.
- EAR TRAINING: Listening and processing music is one of the most important aspects to learning to sing. I will teach you how to analyze and interpret the world of sounds around you whether singing or just simply listening to music.
- Singing on key: You’ll learn the 2 step process to produce song. I’ll teach you how to recognize what you are hearing, how your brain processes it and then sends signals to your vocal chords to imitate the sound. I’ll guide you through various exercises that help you develop
- TECHNIQUE:
- Posture: You’ll learn how to stand and sit with proper singing posture.
- Breathing: I’ll show you the various types of breathing techniques, and how we control our breath to sing most effectively in different circumstances. We will start every lesson with 3 big slow breaths in and out.
- Sound: You’ll learn to use proper posture, head alignment, throat, mouth and tongue position, and breathing to create the desired sound of your voice.
- Warm Up: Every lesson, I’ll lead you through warm up exercises that will prepare your body to sing with the greatest results. They will help you train your ear, sing notes accurately, develop proper tone, increase your range, perfect your annunciation, and have greater overall control of your voice.
- Dynamicism: As you become comfortable with the basic fundamentals of singing, we will explore more advanced topics like volume control, vibrato, running and projection.
- MUSIC THEORY: From the musical alphabet to pitch, melody, harmony, scales, rhythm, dynamics, and song structure, we’ll delve into the foundational aspects of music theory.
- Piano: I’ll teach you basic concepts on the piano to aid in learning theory and in practicing singing.
- SONGS: The strongest connection humans have to music is through song. You’ll start singing simpler songs within the first few lessons. As I help you develop your voice, we’ll find songs you love that are in your range.
- Tablet: You’ll sing your chosen song with the aid of my tablet. I’ll have it play audio and video displaying lyrics. This will help you learn the exact words and cadence of those words. As you feel more comfortable with a chosen song, I’ll have you sing along with a karaoke video.
- PRACTICE: Of course, singing often, is crucial to improving your skills. I always tell my students, “It’s not HOW MUCH you practice, it’s HOW you practice. I will teach you how to practice singing effectively, efficiently, and have fun doing it.
MUSIC APPRECIATION and EXPRESSION – How to become a Musician:
As you embark on your musical journey, you’ll encounter new songs, genres, musicians, and an entirely new understanding of music. Drawing inspiration from the musical and non-musical world, you’ll enhance your singing skills and deepen your general knowledge of music. I’ll help you cultivate your unique musical style through personal expression, fostering a lifelong connection with music.
- DIVERSE REPERTOIRE: Whether you’re into pop, folk, rock, indie, alternative, blues, jazz, Disney, musicals, movie music or any genre in between, I tailor lessons to your musical preferences. Together, we’ll explore a diverse repertoire to keep your musical journey dynamic and inspiring.
- MUSIC APPRECIATION: I encourage my students to explore all genres of music, and select songs they’re passionate about learning. As you learn a favorite song, we’ll discuss it’s composition and feeling. I may also touch on the song’s meaning and historical context.
- CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT: When my vocal students reach a level of proficiency, control, comfort and confidence, I’ll show them how to improvisation with different tones, dynamics and singing around a melody line.
- PERFORMANCE: I’ll mentor you in preparing for performances step by step. Whether performing for yourself, family, friends, classmates, or in recitals, I’ll teach you how to maintain confidence and composure on stage.
- PLAYING WITH OTHERS: Making music with other musicians is an incredible experience. Starting from basic duets, I’ll help you focus singing your part while listening to others, paving the way for collaborations with multiple musicians.
- MUSIC and LIFE: My ultimate aim as a music teacher is to ignite your lifelong passion for playing an instrument and fostering your deeper connection with music. For all of my students, I strive to illuminate the profound connection between learning music and life, demonstrating how enriching and healing the experience can be.
Are you ready to start your musical journey and unlock your fullest musical potential?