Voice Lessons in Bellport, NY

Instruments: Voice Music

I am a professional performer with many years of stage experience. I have taught privately for 14 years. I have also taught classes full of students in ten different grades. I create a fun and comfortable environment for my students and always encourage them to believe in themselves and enjoy their performances. I teach my students how to read music and how to tap beats as well. I also work privately with many students who would like to enter competitions and/ or auditions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

truly believe that singing should be a combination of passion and also technique. My lessons will focus on the fundamentals of singing in order to provide healthy vocal technique and a beautiful tone. It is extremely important in all genres for singing to have support, be able to use breath properly and have an understanding how of use the voice as an instrument properly to acheive a beautiful tone. After a few I would like students to not only have improved their sound and have songs they are confident in performing, but an understanding of how to read music and sight singing at the level of the student. Read More

Instruments: Voice Tuba

As I stated above, I'm looking to make things easy for people, whether young, old or someone in between! Singing starts with the breathe, and for me control of one's breathing will lead to success. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For most students, I typically start with breathing exercises and warm ups to learn the student's voice. I would ask for the student to prepare a song of their choice and we would typically spend a few lessons learning the fundamentals and engaging in proper technique. I like to make learning fun, so there are a few exercises that I have up my sleeve that are engaging and fun, no matter what the student's ability level may be. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Synthesizer Euphonium Music Keyboard

I have been teaching lessons one on one for 13 years in voice, piano, and flute. I have also been an elementary school music teacher for the last 4 years. In my experience, I have worked with students from age 3 to age 70 with a variety of skill levels and disabilities. Over the years I developed a strategy to help each individual student reach their music goals and foster a love for music. Read More

Instruments: Voice

As with most of my own studies, I try to adhere to the classical style of training. I will also adjust as to the student's individual needs. Of course with everyone, we will increase vocal range and experiment with what areas of style need more work than others, for example some may need to work harder at belting than head voice, and so on. The most important things in my opinion are warmup techniques, breath support, examining correct space, finding the lift in the soft palate, and letting go of any tension, especially in the jaw area, as it is not a part of the process! Read More