Voice Lessons Pennsylvania

Instruments: Piano, Voice

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Instruments: Voice

My students will tell you that I am the most positive teacher in the world! As the voice continues to grow and change, you hit many roadblocks. I believe that a voice teacher needs to be as positive and encouraging as possible to keep students motivated. Although I try to create warm, positive, open, and encouraging environment, I always tell my students that I will never lie to them. I always want my students to continue to improve, and because of this I will always give critiques. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I'm very easy going and use a sort of scaffolding technique. There are basics and foundations to learn but I always cater to the student's interest while also suggesting new things. 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: Voice

My first teaching experience was part of a college class over 10 years ago when as part of the coursework we had to "student teach." Between the anatomy and physiology we were learning, an introduction to various vocal pedagogies, and gaining an understanding of the psychological components of voice study, I was hooked, and I haven't stopped. I taught voice at the university's community music school for a few years, while simultaneously teaching at Trinity University in Washington, DC, as well as at a girls' boarding school. Read More