Emily S  
Instruments: Voice
Styles: Classical, Pop, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera

During my four years at Simpson College, I was able to perform in several operas, convocations, recitals, and competitions. In 2015, I won first place in the Regional NATS competition with the opportunity to advance to Nationals. After I graduated from Simpson College, I was immediately hired at Dove Science Academy to teach music for middle and high school students. During this time, I continued to teach private lessons as well. These experiences have helped develop my teaching style for private lessons. My students will have a voice teacher that understands what it takes to be successful. The lessons will be taught at their pace. Every student has a different learning ability and my job is to meet their ability and help them surpass it in a fun, enjoyable environment. If a student is not enjoying what they are doing, I am not doing my job!

For my students, I like to start with repertoire appropriate to their voice type. I will work with each student on pitch, tone color and quality, diction, and breath support. Things will be taken at the pace of the singer. Generally, opera arias will be saved for students above intermediate level. For children, I will not give opera arias because of the level of difficulty and extensive damage that can be done to the vocal chords in doing so. Each student will have music designated for their level of singing and technique will be established and built for proper, healthy singing. As they grow vocally, their music will grow in difficulty. Every student is encouraged to compete in vocal competitions and audition for any and all music organizations holding shows such as Tulsa Youth Opera!