Voice Lessons in Big Spring, DC

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As a teacher, I am all about developing a passion for music and setting realistic musical goals for each lesson. I try to gently push my students in the right direction by finding out what kind of music really inspires them so I can tailor my instruction to their desires. However, if you're my student, I have high hopes and expectations for you! I know that with consistent practice, patience, and a gentle push in the right direction, we work together to learn any piece of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Melissa started teaching during her senior year of college when she took her first vocal pedagogy course. Teaching has been an important part of her schedule ever since. Over the years, she has taught privately, through various community schools, through several national companies, and she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University for two years. Thus, she has experience teaching all ages and skill levels. Her students have ranged from beginners to university music majors, from age 3 to age 72. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a music lover who would like to teach piano to help others to relieve stress, to develop a career in music or to learn something new. I have played for over ten years. I am a singer, songwriter, choir director, pianist and a music teacher. I enjoy teaching music to students, who are new to music education. Currently, I am working on getting my Associate degree in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My name is Rebecca and I am a native Texan who has just moved to the DC area from New York City. I am passionate about both teaching and performing! As a performer,I have enjoyed performing in many regional productions of musicals and operas. Some of my favoriteroles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Cosette in LesMiserables, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Kathy in The Last 5Years, Nella in Gianni Schicchi, and Edith in The Pirates ofPenzance. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Every voice is unique and special.  I work hard to help each student find his or her own voice.  The environment I strive for is created by a collaborative and individualized effort. As an instructor, listening to the needs of each student is the key to finding an approach best suited for their needs. One must listen to their singing as well as how they communicate their understanding of their own instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I teach breath support, vocal range expansion, resonance, tone placement, posture, proper diction, sight reading notes, ear training, releasing tension and stage performance. I can help my students improve technique for any genres of music they want with a focus on building a solid and healthy technique. For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred’s piano book library Essential Elements. I recommend Alfred’s Prep course for age of 5 to 6 years old. Read More

Instruments: Voice

In 2013, I graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, with a focus in Choral/General Education. Throughout college I actively performed in various types of ensembles such as contemporary acapella groups and small chamber ensembles, including solo performances. Read More