Voice Lessons in Coral, FL

Instruments: Voice

I have been teaching voice for more than 25 years, even during college time, classmates of mine aproached me to help them in their vocal training. the focus in my lessons is the vocal technique. I find the technique essential for both, the protection of your instrument and most of all to control all elements of how you want your voice to sound. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Synthesizer Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My principles of pedagogy are based on performing and teaching. I have crafted my own method, especially for children. Thos ,ethod help to train ears while teaching proper posture and technique, which leads to correct concentration and reflection. During my lessons I always demonstrate my playing. The ultimate goal is to perform beautiful music. For older students and adults I am using professional European methods and also Bastien New Traditions that is different in a number of ways that make it a captivating and dynamic way to teach. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

After finishing college and meeting so many artists seeking help I founded The Gene Townsel Studio of Theatrical and Musical Arts where such artists as "Scat Man" Crothers and Marques Houston of "Immature" now "IMX" were regular clients. As a vocal coach/teacher to professional and aspiring artists for over 40 years, I have used my experience as an Internationally Acclaimed Singer and his formal training (Florida AM University) as a vocal music major, to help my students develop the tools necessary to be competitive in the industry. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Believing that each student deserves individual approach, I am enthusiastic to help people of all ages to learn, grow, and succeed in music. Throughout my 15 years of experience, I have learned that young students develop their knowledge slowly in time, in their own pace. In first part of the lesson, the student plays scales, arpeggios and chords as a warm-up, following by short technical exercises, which expose him or her to new musical situations, and develop the playing skills. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have been singing and writing music since I was 12 years old , so of the greatest entertainers inspired me Michael Jackson, the Jackson 5, all the Motown greats, the temptations, Prince when I saw them perform I know music was going to be a part of my life. I started performing at 14 traveling and studio recording, I had the opportunity to meet very successful singers and musicians that taught me more about my craft. Read More

Instruments: Voice

At Northwestern, it was my responsibility, on top of earning my degree, to teach lessons to non-music major students. These student came from all backgrounds and experience levels, and their fields of study included math, computer science, drama, and more. Along with my other students, who I've taught privately for years, they all made improvements in performance practice, musicianship, and, of course, their voices. The principles of singing are universal for every voice, and their so simple that adjustments are easy to make based on voice type, experience level, or any other factor. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As mentioned previously, my Philosophy is this: think like a learner so that learners are able to learn from someone who thinks like them. I like to start my lessons from the very beginning which is tuning the instrument, so that the instrument sounds good. To me music is about 10% technicality and 90% feeling. Because you can play through an entire piece without any emotion and it won't be enjoyable because it doesn't feel good. Read More