Voice Lessons Macomb County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Voice

For the beginner learning to play the piano for the first time, I typically start with Bastiens or Alfreds piano books, theory, and technique. For Older beginners, I start with scales, theory and technique exercises combined with early repertoire and ear training. For vocal students, I focus on warm- ups, and technique exercises, followed by coaching. Work with acquiring sight singing skills, ear training, theory, technique and interpretation. I encourage them to perform participate in ensembles and/or apply to programs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Euphonium, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Since 2011, during the summers, I was an employee for the New York Summer Music Festival or NYSMF for short. I started at NYSMF as a counselor and music theory teacher and I later earned a position as TA and Commercial Voice-Over Teacher. The festival is a wonderful place that hosts 11 to 21 year olds at SUNY Oneonta for 2-week session jampacked with ensemble rehearsal, solo and ensemble performances, guest artist concerts, classes, faculty/staff or student showcases, masterclasses and so much more. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Music, Keyboard

I am a teacher that advocates the necessity to understand music as well as instrument proficiency. Whatever instrument is chosen to learn, I do use curriculum series to accomplish before we move to student's choice of music. I feel that I would do a disservice to students if I also taught related to the instrument only. That being said, maintaining motivation and excitement is also very important to me! It is very important to practice the skills being taught, but it has to come from the student's desire alone! Read More

Instruments: Voice

Then, I do some light exercises customized to the student. The exercises are where they apply the concepts taught in setting the breath, but also where they learn to sing with proper vowel production. I use the vowel chart in Joan Wall's International Phonetic Alphabet for Singers as a way of explaining how each vowel is formed. I also like to have them vocalize using certain words or phrases from pieces they are working on to reinforce certain vowel changes and how to connect the breath. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Music Degree- singing. I also accompany my students. For piano I can teach up to an intermediate level. Read More