Voice Lessons in Bridgeport, CT

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar

I believe the student is there to find a passion. It is so important to find love for the art, and this is what I try to provide. A lead-by-example approach is the core of what I do. I "draw" the student toward their own voice. It is imperative to help them find their own "style." The greatest musicians are true originals; and so I do not encourage my students to follow in my footsteps, but to blaze their own trails. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For advanced students, I'm interested in building your repertoire, expanding your range, and maintaining your voice. We will explore a vast array of material, allowing you to expand your horizons as a vocalist. For all students, my goal is to create a welcoming environment in which you're willing to play with different sounds and techniques. I understand that singing can be remarkably vulnerable, and I'm here to help you grow and develop while feeling safe and supported. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Clarinet Keyboard

* 10 years of private lesson teaching experience * 4 years of school teaching experience * Vocal director for multiple musicals * 8 years of church music experience * 1 year of continuing-education college teaching experience * 7 years of choral directing experience * Trained in Orff-Schulwerk Level 1 *Bachelor of Music Education from Seton Hill University *Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Duquesne University I have also sung operatic roles in Pittsburgh, Miami, and Vancouver. I have performed concerts in Rome and Florence, Italy. Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

I like to teach lessons that are fun and engaging. It is important to me that my students feel relaxed and comfortable with expressing themselves musically. I beginning with yoga, stretching and deep breathing. Breathing is the most important, so I like to teach my students how to breathe organically and free from stress in their body. I move onto vocal warm ups that stretch my student’s range and engage all of the wonderful resonances of that students sound. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

It gives you better vocal control, larger ranges, and overall finesse. Through both my teachers I also learned a lot about different techniques on piano. For most piano students I start them off with 'An All In One Beginner Piano Course' with Andrew Fling. This introduces the piano in such an interesting way and has students advancing in only a few short lessons. I also introduce scale exercises for both piano and vocal students, which strengthens their mastery of the instrument and introduces discipline and drive. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Getting to know the goals, musical tastes, and learning style of each of my students is the first step in creating a productive student/teacher relationship. I try to create lessons that blend my student's personal goals and interests with a strong foundation and understanding of the language of music. I want my students to have the knowledge and tools to discover all the possibilities that music has to offer. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

To me, the most rewarding thing to see is seeing your students develop the same passion you did when you were their age! As an educator, I believe that no two students are exactly alike -- each student has their own strengths and learn at different paces. It's important to use those strengths and foster them to achieve the best possible goal. By finding out what interests the student, I can cater to their individual needs, wants, and creativity. Read More