Voice Lessons New Jersey

Instruments: Voice

It is good to start singing lessons around age 11, when the voice starts to change - even though it can feel awkward at first. There are hormonal, physical, and emotional changes in those early teen years that respond well to the lyrics and stories told in many contemporary songs. I work to match the stories as well as melody and vocal range to the songs I give all my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners on string instruments , I start with teaching them the major scale in the key of G, and then progressing to beginner songs. After a few songs are mastered, I ask each student to propose a song theyd like to learn based on their individual taste. For percussion, I focus on fundamentals such as proper sticking techniques and rudiments. Then I begin teaching them how to use the kit properly, as we work into basic rhythm, eventually progressing into learning songs. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I always take my students interests into account that is appropriate for their voice while solidifying good technique. However, it is equally important to be a good listener. I put a major emphasis on aural skill improvement because sight-reading using solfge syllables and rhythm exercises will bring students to the next step in their musicianship and make them more independent learners. When possible, and depending on the learner and their interests, I also encourage singers to sing in other languages to expand their knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Committed to the performance of new works as well as to the revival of long-unheard works, in 2011 Mr. L. made his debut with Chicago Opera Theater as Oronte in the Midwest premiere of Charpentier's 1693 masterpiece Médée and his debut with Opera Theater of St. Louis as Rambo and First Officer in the second fully staged US production of John Adams' The Death of Klinghoffer. Mr. L. enjoyed a long association with the late Lorin Maazel, and was a frequent guest artist at Maestro Maazel's Castleton Festival for several seasons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola

My method is basically laid out in the following format. While I try to adhere to this, everyone is different and I do tailor the lesson to the individual. 1) Technics 2) Lesson Books 3) Etudes 4) Solo piece 5) Accompanied piece. To learnapplied musicissomething thatanyone can and should do, andthere should be no discrimination whereage or individual ability are concerned. Itis one of the things most people are either very grateful to have learned, or something they universally regret not learning in life. Read More