Voice Lessons in Gardner, MA

Instruments: Piano Voice

As a lifelong musician, singer and actress, I can unequivocally say that a passion for communication and the fostering of creative expression is what drives my work. Ihave experience in classical, opera, musical theater, jazz, folk music and more. In my work as a private teacher, I have trained singers of virtually every genre. I have found that the principles of good vocal technique can be applied to any style of singing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. As of the year 2023, I am twenty-two years old. In May 2023, I graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with a concentration in vocal music. I have been in choirs since I was in elementary school. I took four years of private voice lessons over my years in college and I am mezzo soprano. Read More

Instruments: Voice

It's nice when students come in for a lesson and it is the highlight of their day, or it relaxes them from any other stress that they may have. I believe that music is such an important outlet for the expression of emotions and an essential element of the human condition. It is always such a joy to share the gift of musical expression with others. After, Westminster I taught some friends around Boston while in grad school at Longy. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

If, however, a student does not practice, I try to work with them in a positive manner to see if we can get to the root of the issue. I do not take a 'lecture style' approach as I find a lack of practice often has more to do with their fear than anything else. If I can help a student address their fears and help work them through it, more often than that this is what helps them move forward with their practice habits. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Books (different authors) Handbooks My personal notes and experiences (publishing a book - A funny journey of the female musician as a voice and guitar instructor in MA -sooner is better) I am willing to use different authors I also want to pay attention and listen students struggles Its very important to tutor them in order to help them to get a different spot in life And their careers Students are inspiring me too all the time as a learner you can absorb new knowledge even though you already knew something about specific subject Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

My lessons for vocalists are divided into two sections: technique and repertoire. For singers, breath management skills are of primary importance as this directly affects intonation. I like to begin with Anne Peckham's The Contemporary Singer. My students can choose any songs they would like to sing while we work on musicianship skills including expression and lyrical phrasing. Singers who want to study jazz and improvisation use one or more of my pedagogical texts on scat singing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

I am a retired professor of music with over 25 years of teaching experience and I love to share my experience with students who are eager to learn and grow. I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Music Education, from Radford University with a master's degree in Music, and from Kent State University with a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition. I enjoy helping students reach their musical goals. Read More