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Featured Voice Teachers Near Columbus, OH

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Voice lessons in Columbus . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Will T

Instruments: Voice Flute Recorder Piccolo

My teaching began in the late 1990's as professional musician in the United States Marine Corps teaching new Marine Musicians how to double & triple tongue and play minor scales as well as Greek Modes.I enjoyed the challenge of teaching someone a skill or technique. My reward is watching the lightbulb come on and them master the new skill. I have played professionally for over 15 years and taught flautists during this time. Read More

Jonathon S

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students learn and discover their talent for music. I graduated from Capital University with a Music Education degree and have been teaching music in Columbus City Schools for almost ten years. My philosophy centers on the fact that every student no matter of age or experience, can learn and grow. I've sung and played piano at various venues and events and have even served at a church leading and planning the music ministry. Read More

LaWon S

Instruments: Voice Music

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs; in those exact words and none less. Read More

Amy J

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Flute Clarinet Drums Bassoon Keyboard

My lesson styles are geared towards the end goals of the students. As not all students will have the desire to become professional musicians, the ultimate goal is to build lifelong lovers of the arts...and if the student decides that music is a career, then the lessons are geared accordingly. For younger children, the ultimate goal is that their love of the music and instrument will spark their desire for practice and further learning, but that they ENJOY music as an art and experience first. Read More

Heather K

Instruments: Voice

For young children I will start with the basics of music. Laying the fondation for years to come. With young children it is important to not overtax the voice and to consider their attention span. These lesson shouldn't last more than a half hour. For beginning students I want to focus on breath, posture, pure vowels and natural consonants. Also starting to work on musicality in the pieces we choose. Read More

Katrina R

Instruments: Voice

I typically half my lessons between music reading and theory skills and working on their song or songs, and I normally assign a listening example, music reading assingment, and encourage daily practice. I do not punish a student for incomplete homework, however I stress that the homework I assign is to help them on their musical journey. When preparing for a performance or audition I spend the lesson fine-tuning their repetoire. Read More

Will E

Instruments: Voice

Music is my passion and I love sharing that with others! I am a recent graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Music Education with a minor in musical theatre. I've had a wide array of experiences in both the education and the performing world. On stage, I studied in Graz, Austria with the American Institute of Musical Studies performing German lieder in their masterclasses and studio recitals as well as showtunes in their "Broadway in Love: AIMS in Graz!" concerts. Read More

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Sharri H

Instruments: Voice Flute

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Goal setting is the most important part of practicing effectively. I find it helpful to have written goals about what I want to achieve in the short term and in the long term and base each chunk of practice time on achieving a small part of that goal. For example, if my goal is to improve my tonguing by next month, I would set three or four deliberate steps necessary to achiever that (like slow practice, fast practice, metronome work, and rhythm exercises) then setting each practice time to work on one of those skills until I have achieved the goal.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
For flutists, a student is ready for lessons as soon as they can hold the instrument without tiring. That is usually around the age of 8 or 9, but can be earlier, like 6. It is helpful, but not necessary, that a student is able to focus on one thing for a half-hour or so as well, but good teachers should be able to keep a students attention regardless of age or ability to focus.

When will I start to see results?
It really depends on the student. For beginners, its my goal that you will be able to play a nursery rhyme on the headjoint by the end of the second lesson.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
To be honest, this instrument was chosen for me. I really wanted to be a violinist. My mom heard me play recorder in kindergarten and assumed, that since I was so good at recorder, that I would be an excellent flutists, so she took me out of violin lessons and moved me to flute. Even though recorder playing has no bearing on flute playing, I quickly fell in love and ultimately decided it's what I wanted to do with my life.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Good tone is the hardest to master especially since "good" is an extremely relative term. There are some loose definitions on what is desirable and what isn't, but ultimately, tone is dependent on what each player likes to hear. Either way, even making a "good" tone is pretty difficult and takes years of practicing and listening to master.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use mainly the Rubank methods for flute. I also use the Suzuki books but only for repertoire. I do not employ the Suzuki method itself in teaching. I am a huge fan of the Trever Wye flute books. For advanced students, I work with Taffanel and Gaubert and other recognized studies of that level. I have a detailed Applied Repertoire list on my website that I can send to any interested student.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I usually begin with long tones, then some scale work. I then spend some time working on etudes and sight reading. Then I work on repertoire. I work either parts of the repertoire or the piece as a whole depending on how close I am to a performance. Each practice session is divided mainly by goal setting.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My music degree is in performance. I chose that degree because I knew that I wanted to teach students one-on-one (and not in the classroom) and that I wanted to develop better technique and performance practice to be able to pass those on to my students. I want to complete a masters and then Ph.D. in musicology because I love research and I love finding out the stories and theories behind why composers chose to compose and that those influences are vital to our understanding of the piece and how we perform it.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be lawyer. In fact, I get asked almost daily why I didn't choose that route instead of music. Ultimately, I wanted to do something uplifting, which the legal field often isn't.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love playing avant garde music. I love pushing the boundaries of the instrument and seeing what kind of crazy sounds I can get it to produce!

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Flute is actually my fourth instrument! I started on piano, then moved to violin, then voice, then finally settled on flute. There was quite a bit of overlap actually. My mom really wanted me to be a musician and kept rounding me through instruments until I found the one that I loved.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Actually, no! I am the first and only musician in my immediate and extended family. Nevertheless, I have never encountered anything other than support from my family despite my unorthodox career choice.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided just last year. It was a gradual choice. For a long time, I had told myself I needed to have a "real job," but then doors just started closing and the one's that remained open were ultimately pointing me into making this hobby that I loved a career.

Training a Healthy Voice

For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, frui...
For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and water are excellent dietary choices. Next, rest your voice. Singing, yelling, or talking loudly during the day can harm your vocal cords. Smoking is bad for your voice too. Finally, get enough physical rest. Go to bed on time each night and reduce stress. As you maintain your healthy body, you also maintain a healthy voice.
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Lessons in Your Home

In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical ...
In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical music, the experienced instructors in our network provide guidance on music selection and vocal care. Your singer simply walks into the music room when it's time for lessons and prepares to sing. Give the budding singers in your life a chance to explore their talent. You never know, in-home voice lessons may be just what you need as you nurture America's next great recording artist.
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What is Taught

Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host o...
Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host of fun exercises that are designed to develop your vocal technique and build strength, endurance, and vocal power. Through a good understanding of how the voice works and by practicing the exercises taught during lessons, you can improve your vocal tonality, develop skills such as vibrato, pitch, and harmony, and increase your vocal range; usually by at least one full octave. You will learn how to connect the chest and head registers, maintain steady air pressure and vocal fold closure, tilting of the thyroid cartilage (to switch registers) and how to build these techniques until you can apply them to your favorite songs.
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Training a Healthy Voice

For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, frui...
For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and water are excellent dietary choices. Next, rest your voice. Singing, yelling, or talking loudly during the day can harm your vocal cords. Smoking is bad for your voice too. Finally, get enough physical rest. Go to bed on time each night and reduce stress. As you maintain your healthy body, you also maintain a healthy voice.
READ MORE

Lessons in Your Home

In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical ...
In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical music, the experienced instructors in our network provide guidance on music selection and vocal care. Your singer simply walks into the music room when it's time for lessons and prepares to sing. Give the budding singers in your life a chance to explore their talent. You never know, in-home voice lessons may be just what you need as you nurture America's next great recording artist.
READ MORE

What is Taught

Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host o...
Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host of fun exercises that are designed to develop your vocal technique and build strength, endurance, and vocal power. Through a good understanding of how the voice works and by practicing the exercises taught during lessons, you can improve your vocal tonality, develop skills such as vibrato, pitch, and harmony, and increase your vocal range; usually by at least one full octave. You will learn how to connect the chest and head registers, maintain steady air pressure and vocal fold closure, tilting of the thyroid cartilage (to switch registers) and how to build these techniques until you can apply them to your favorite songs.
READ MORE

Training a Healthy Voice

For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, frui...
For a strong and healthy voice, maintain a strong and healthy body. First, exercise every day. Jogging, swimming, or biking improves your body's stamina and fitness. Then choose foods and beverages that fuel your body with nutrition. Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and water are excellent dietary choices. Next, rest your voice. Singing, yelling, or talking loudly during the day can harm your vocal cords. Smoking is bad for your voice too. Finally, get enough physical rest. Go to bed on time each night and reduce stress. As you maintain your healthy body, you also maintain a healthy voice.
READ MORE

Lessons in Your Home

In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical ...
In-home voice lessons are the perfect gift for budding singers. Talented kids and adults appreciate the instructors in Musika's network who know how to coax the right notes out of any musician. Whether your child is into hip-hop or prefers classical music, the experienced instructors in our network provide guidance on music selection and vocal care. Your singer simply walks into the music room when it's time for lessons and prepares to sing. Give the budding singers in your life a chance to explore their talent. You never know, in-home voice lessons may be just what you need as you nurture America's next great recording artist.
READ MORE

What is Taught

Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host o...
Regardless of whether you want to sing Rock, Pop, Folk, or Musical Theatre, our vocal lessons can develop your singing technique in a safe, effective way that can be applied to all of the above genres and many more. Students will learn a whole host of fun exercises that are designed to develop your vocal technique and build strength, endurance, and vocal power. Through a good understanding of how the voice works and by practicing the exercises taught during lessons, you can improve your vocal tonality, develop skills such as vibrato, pitch, and harmony, and increase your vocal range; usually by at least one full octave. You will learn how to connect the chest and head registers, maintain steady air pressure and vocal fold closure, tilting of the thyroid cartilage (to switch registers) and how to build these techniques until you can apply them to your favorite songs.
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Voice Lessons in Columbus, OH

Featured Voice Teachers Near Columbus, OH

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