Voice Lessons in Ironsides, MD

Instruments: Voice

Learning to sing is a rewarding and worthwhile endeavor and I approach my students individualistically. I assign my student vocal exercises and repertoire and provide clear and thorough instruction to keep lessons fun and engaging! I challenge my students to practice and perfect the assigned homework and songs so that we may keep improving every week.  Through the years, I have built a vocal technique from the ground up which has allowed me to teach and guide students in their own journey in singing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

- As a foundation principle of the Functional Voice Method communication is essential. There should be a very open and honest dialog between teacher and student. You can, and I encourage my students to ask, propose and work together. - Because posture, movement and breathe have such a mutual influence; we usually need some work or excercise regarding the body (movements envolving legs, arms, walking, jumping and a large etcetera). - Having fun while training is extremely important to me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

As far as books go, I prefer the Hal Leonard method, especially for beginner musicians. I combine visual, audio and kinesthetic learning methods to tailor to anyone's needs. After the basics are taught or they're already learned, I assess the student's level and teach the student what they wish to learn to the best of my ability. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Keyboard

It is a wonderful experience to see a student begin to flourish and grow into the music! I have found that music for young and old can be just the stimulus required to empower someone ... build confidence ... and enrich their lives unlike most other endeavors. Music is something that you can internalize and bring forth in totally new ways ... making it a new creation of your own! I encourage expression for those students that reach a level to do so ... but along the way and from the beginning I encourage students to take their time on a lesson ... goes as slow as it takes to get better at the challenge. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Also an avid performer herself, Adrienne has toured with the New York Harlem Productions company of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, appearing as the Strawberry Woman in important European venues including the Komische Oper Berlin. She has sung in Carnegie Hall and appears on the Grammy Award winning CD “Songs of Innocence and Experience.” Perhaps her most noteworthy performance was singing for President Obama at his second term Inaugural Prayer Service. Read More

Instruments: Voice

With Over 20 years of performing throughout the United States, alongside various groups, musical icons, luminaries, organizations, religious affiliates as well as secular affiliates and as a solo artist. My Vocal Performance history consists of, however, not limited to the following: • Performed with Donnie Mcclurkin -Greater Allen Cathedral, New York, NY (2 consecutive years) • Performed with Yolanda Adams, Columbus, OH • Performed with Dottie Peoples, Washington, DC-Kennedy Center • Performed with Angela Brown (NY Met), Cincinnati, OH • Performed with Take 6, Cincinnati, OH • Performed for The Boys Choir of Harlem to increase enrollment for Wilberforce University-Harlem, NY • Performed at Darryl Green's Retirement Party, Washington, DC • White House Christmas Reception-attendee for reception with Chris Tucker, Angela Basset, Star Jones, The parents of Travon Martin, Lynn Whitfield, Caroline Kennedy, Forest Whittaker, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Photo with First Family (2 Consecutive years) • Performed British National Anthem for The Prince of Whales, Washington, DC • Performed National Anthem for two (2) consecutive years for the Cleveland Cavaliers • Current contracted vocalist/soloist and Alto section leader for Howard University Chapel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music, (recording artists) Washington, DC • New York Performance at the Greater Allen Cathedral with Rachel Ferrell, New York, NY • Performed at the Bet Gospel Fest, Baltimore, MD • Performed at Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club with sons of Serendip, Bethesda, MD • McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour invitee for background Vocalist for 2012 Fred Hammond Summer Tour • Former member of Children of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Women & Men of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Heaven's Reign A Capella Group and Wilberforce University Choir, Wilberforce, OH (2004-2009) • Praise and Worship Vocalist for Pennsylvania Avenue Baptists Church (2017-Current (seasonal)) • Brown vs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard

I am very easy to work with and incorporate FUN into my lessons. My primary goal is to see my students enjoying music and liking what they are doing. This will get them to work more towards their goals as they grow through adolescence and into high school and college. Since each student is different I try to focus on reading their reactions to the material in order to to determine what they are understanding and what they are not. Read More