Voice Lessons in Katy, TX

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Recorder French Horn

My focus is on the individual student- I evaluate the needs and goals of my students and taylor my lessons to achieve those goals. Vocally, being a professional singer, I have a firm foundation in vocal pedagogy, so I can sing vocal jazz and rock music, as well as show tunes and operatic arias without hurting my voice. MyBoth my instrumental and vocal students have fun, but work hard and learn lots! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar

Every student has the ability to learn and understand music at any level, as long as the teacher knows how to key-into that ability of that student, in order to teach the student. In other words, very person in the world has a motivating factor, or reason of interest, in whatever they do. The same applies to music knowledge acquisition. This, i take the advantage of, in order to bring the student to the point of learning where, motivation becomes personal as the student appreciates the learning process. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I began teaching in my undergraduate years and continued throughout my years in Indiana. I have taken pedagogy class in my graduate studies. Therefore, I can provide anatomical details about the vocal mechanism to help you understand singing in a deeper level. I always have a teaching plan for each of my students so that I keep track of their progress. Also, I often encourage them to listen to different recordings to let the style grow in their pursuit of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Over thirty years experience as a piano teacher. Experienced in teaching all ages, and have graduated from a class specialized in pedagogy to teach children at a very early age. Familiar with Russian, and American notation system. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I always give positive feedback on any execution before talking about things we can improve on. I do this to let them know that they are doing well, but we can always strive to get better. I always ask "how does that feel" and "do you understand"? I do this because singing should never hurt. If it hurts then its wrong and we need to correct it. I ask the second question, again, to make sure there are no communication barriers and to make sure I am explaining things in a way that they understand. Read More

Instruments: Voice

She is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Many or Ms. Haiyan S.'s students have been winners and finalists in various competitions. Additionally, they have been accepted into a variety of music programs such as Berklee College of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, and Takarazuka Music School in Japan. Areas of professional research and interest include the combined vocal techniques of Western and Asian music, literature, vocal pedagogy, and musical aesthetics Read More