Voice Lessons St Louis County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching privately after graduating from college over forty years ago. My first experiences were teaching guitar and voice in a local music store and I have taught in many other places including student's homes and my own studio. I taught private lessons in voice, piano, bass and guitar and I have worked with all age levels of students from elementary to adults. As a vocal coach my services were often requested by local theatre companies to work with their cast members in developing a role. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching is my passion! I have been a private piano and voice instructor for over 10 years, as well as a classroom teacher for over 12. I love finding the gifts in all students and nurturing those gifts by sharing my love of music and knowledge. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. My career as a musician has given me many enriching opportunities to be involved in vocal performances and teacher-led performances over the last 12 years. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginning students, I like to start by assessing the students' skill by having them sing a piece of music of their choice. I am a strong believer in students taking charge of their learning, so I like to have my students choose a piece of music of their choice, and I will pick another piece of music that I believe suits their voice. Each lesson will start with breathing techniques and a vocal warm up. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I typically begin with Hal Leonard's books, levels 1-5. These are great and pair well with theory and scale techniques. I also enforce regular flashcards to memorize notes, markings, and terms. These also pair well with the books. As the students begin to grasp basic concepts, I introduce "fun" books that they may choose: for some, it is classical or pop, and for others, it is musical theatre. I also love allowing students to play music based on holidays they celebrate: it is always fun for a small family/friends concert! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I like to form a give and take relationship with my students - each student is different and approaches cannot be the same by any means. As I build a relationship with a student, we will work together to navigate obstacles by exploring different methods, ultimately empowering them with a toolbag that they can access at any time, depending on the situation. Read More