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"Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera
PHILOSOPHY
I believe in the magic that the arts can awaken inside each of us! Learning how to refine our talents and freely share them with love is how many of us discover who we are and take our place confidently in the world. I hope that my students will leave each lesson feeling better about themselves and what they uniquely have to give, as well as inspired to put in sincere and consistent work. I hope that the poise under pressure, persistence in practice, and presence of personality that they develop here will transfer into other areas of their lives and help to build better people and communities.
The three pillars of our studio are Self-Confidence, Vocal Technique, and Interpretation. I have found that incorporating theater into voice lessons deepens our knowledge of the music and keeps us motivated as we each prepare to star in our own scene -- complete with costumes, blocking and stage props. We are so excited about our character and music that we can’t wait to practice each day! I also believe that experience can be our most valuable teacher, so we schedule frequent concerts at which each student will perform their solo scene and occasionally participate in one or more group numbers.
Our studio is very diverse. We have had students from ages 4-70. I work with singers who have just learned to hold a tune as well as singers who are preparing for university performance-major auditions and professional music careers. I coach in all genres of music and specialize in Broadway, Opera, and Classical Art-Song techniques, as well as foreign languages.
Regardless of present musical ability, all students are trained and expected to present themselves like a professional on stage, teaching us to make sure all the “controllable” elements of our art are first rate. For example, we may not be able to control how much natural talent we have, but we can control how much we practice our lyrics and blocking, how polished our entrances, bows and exits are, and how well our hair, make-up, costume and stage props look. Although being musically gifted is helpful, our greatest assets for success in the arts are passion and a diligent work ethic.
I believe in the magic that the arts can awaken inside each of us! Learning how to refine our talents and freely share them with love is how many of us discover who we are and take our place confidently in the world. I hope that my students will leave each lesson feeling better about themselves and what they uniquely have to give, as well as inspired to put in sincere and consistent work. I hope that the poise under pressure, persistence in practice, and presence of personality that they develop here will transfer into other areas of their lives and help to build better people and communities.
The three pillars of our studio are Self-Confidence, Vocal Technique, and Interpretation. I have found that incorporating theater into voice lessons deepens our knowledge of the music and keeps us motivated as we each prepare to star in our own scene -- complete with costumes, blocking and stage props. We are so excited about our character and music that we can’t wait to practice each day! I also believe that experience can be our most valuable teacher, so we schedule frequent concerts at which each student will perform their solo scene and occasionally participate in one or more group numbers.
Our studio is very diverse. We have had students from ages 4-70. I work with singers who have just learned to hold a tune as well as singers who are preparing for university performance-major auditions and professional music careers. I coach in all genres of music and specialize in Broadway, Opera, and Classical Art-Song techniques, as well as foreign languages.
Regardless of present musical ability, all students are trained and expected to present themselves like a professional on stage, teaching us to make sure all the “controllable” elements of our art are first rate. For example, we may not be able to control how much natural talent we have, but we can control how much we practice our lyrics and blocking, how polished our entrances, bows and exits are, and how well our hair, make-up, costume and stage props look. Although being musically gifted is helpful, our greatest assets for success in the arts are passion and a diligent work ethic.
"Les Filles de Cadix" by Delibes
LESSON STRUCTURE
I teach weekly voice lessons in our home Depending on what we arrange, these may be 30-minute private lessons, 60-minute private lessons, or 60-minute semi-private lessons in a small group of 3-4 students. In a semi-private lesson we warm-up and work on vocal technique together and then take turns performing for each other in a master class-type setting. This fun and nurturing environment allows us not only to learn from the music we are working on, but also to be exposed to other repertoire and learn to think as a voice teacher as we watch others sing and receive suggestions. Singing for each other is also an invaluable tool to get over stage fright and nerves before production weekend. Each of my students is expected to follow our syllabus and complete all memorization, character analysis, and blocking assignments on time.
MATERIALS
Required: Sheet music, folder, pencil, water bottle, costumes, props
Optional: Audio and/or video recording device
Students will need the sheet music for the song, show tune or aria that they will be performing at our show, as well as a pencil and water bottle, at each lesson. Most sheet music can be downloaded from musicnotes.com, or other online stores, and should be purchased no later than week 1 of lessons after repertoire has been approved. I will purchase each student’s karaoke accompaniment and send it to you via email during week 1, unless we are hiring a pianist for your piece. I also encourage my students to bring a recording device to each lesson which will help you practice at home. If you don’t have a recording device, audio recordings of our vocal technique exercises are available online. You will receive a link to these during week 1 of each session. Each student is expected to borrow, make, or rent costumes for their solo and group scenes. Our students' families and friends also help us collect the items on our stage prop list for each show, and volunteer to assist with hair and make-up as well as production weekend meals.
I teach weekly voice lessons in our home Depending on what we arrange, these may be 30-minute private lessons, 60-minute private lessons, or 60-minute semi-private lessons in a small group of 3-4 students. In a semi-private lesson we warm-up and work on vocal technique together and then take turns performing for each other in a master class-type setting. This fun and nurturing environment allows us not only to learn from the music we are working on, but also to be exposed to other repertoire and learn to think as a voice teacher as we watch others sing and receive suggestions. Singing for each other is also an invaluable tool to get over stage fright and nerves before production weekend. Each of my students is expected to follow our syllabus and complete all memorization, character analysis, and blocking assignments on time.
MATERIALS
Required: Sheet music, folder, pencil, water bottle, costumes, props
Optional: Audio and/or video recording device
Students will need the sheet music for the song, show tune or aria that they will be performing at our show, as well as a pencil and water bottle, at each lesson. Most sheet music can be downloaded from musicnotes.com, or other online stores, and should be purchased no later than week 1 of lessons after repertoire has been approved. I will purchase each student’s karaoke accompaniment and send it to you via email during week 1, unless we are hiring a pianist for your piece. I also encourage my students to bring a recording device to each lesson which will help you practice at home. If you don’t have a recording device, audio recordings of our vocal technique exercises are available online. You will receive a link to these during week 1 of each session. Each student is expected to borrow, make, or rent costumes for their solo and group scenes. Our students' families and friends also help us collect the items on our stage prop list for each show, and volunteer to assist with hair and make-up as well as production weekend meals.
"Tomorrow" from Annie
DAILY PRACTICING
Students are required to practice at least 30 minutes a day focusing on the vocal exercises and repertoire assignments given at each lesson. If students arrive without knowing their music then our lesson time will be focused on learning notes rather than working on technique, so please come prepared! Students who do not practice will progress very slowly or not at all, so please sing every day – it’s fun!
SESSION FEES
Next Session = $TBA
Each 30-minute private lesson is $30, each 60-minute private lesson is $60, and our one-time recital fee is $50 per session. Payment for the entire session is due at the first lesson. There are no refunds so please come on time and prepared!
Students are required to practice at least 30 minutes a day focusing on the vocal exercises and repertoire assignments given at each lesson. If students arrive without knowing their music then our lesson time will be focused on learning notes rather than working on technique, so please come prepared! Students who do not practice will progress very slowly or not at all, so please sing every day – it’s fun!
SESSION FEES
Next Session = $TBA
Each 30-minute private lesson is $30, each 60-minute private lesson is $60, and our one-time recital fee is $50 per session. Payment for the entire session is due at the first lesson. There are no refunds so please come on time and prepared!