Voice Lessons Gloucester County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I began study classical piano at the age of five and classical voice at age 8. I grew up attending a performing arts grade school. Got my first job as a musician at age twelve and began taking private students from my piano teacher’s waitlist (at his request) at age thirteen. I have worked primarily in the sacred/church world, but have taught music to people from all backgrounds, and in several different school settings. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

For all beginning students who are children, but also adult beginners, I like to focus on vocal warm-ups and exercises to ensure that they develop the fundamentals of healthy singing. After getting to know the student's voice a bit, I believe that coaching solo vocal repertoire is essential to building vocal technique and confidence in performing ability for many different situations. When assigning vocal repertoire, I first like to find out what sort of music the student is interested in and also what their goals are in taking voice lessons and assign repertoire accordingly, but I also like to begin with songs from Schirmer's 24 Italian Songs and Arias book to strengthen basic breath support and a vocal line that is connected to good breath support. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

If a student isn't having fun learning the instrument then I am doing something wrong! Learning should be fun and a joy not a chore. I try to encourage the students to practice without being told to do so. With that comes a joy of doing it on your own and for themselves not for anyone else. Lessons in my studio are to compliment each students experiences and desires. Since teaching piano from my early college days until now, I find that students have many more interests than just music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Clarinet

My experience began after college when I took on a few students in hopes of growing my own studio. I moved from PA to GA in hopes of finding more clients and getting a better hold on my new found independence. While in GA the opportunity to teach at the Conservatory of Piano presented intself. I jumped at the chance and moved to OH where I would spend the next 5 years teaching piano to students ages 3 and up. Read More

Instruments: Voice

In the first lesson, I listen very carefully to what the student wants to achieve and how they feel about the way they sing. Then, I begin my strategy of how to devise a skills building foundation based on their needs. After a few exercises, I can understand how quickly they can adapt and try new techniques. If one approach doesn't work, I try another way of explaining it. I also provide notes to reinforce what is discussed in the lesson so the student can retain new concepts. Read More