Voice Lessons in Los Feliz, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice

Others have become stuck on the same pieces even after a period of a few weeks, so I move on to other songs, games and fall back to the method book to keep their momentum going and so they dont get sick of trying to do the same songs every week. for PIANO Students: From the first lesson I teach the student to find the C and the F, which are the keys to the left of the group of two and three black keys respectively. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums French Horn Oboe

The methods that I choose to use with my students depends on what they want to learn. Some students want to just play classical music, some pop, some jazz, some marching band, etc. Therefore I do not use the same teaching methods for all students. With that being said, I do make certain that all of my srudents understand the basic elements of music, i.e., time and key signatures, note values, melody, rhythm, harmony, pitch, intonation (if a wind instrument), form, theme and variation, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass

I am very flexible with my teaching methods and put together the best style matching the student's learning strengths. Furthermore, I update and change my methods if I feel the current method is becoming ineffective. I keep my lessons interactive with the student because the time is for the student to retrieve as much information as he/she can regarding their instrument and they can build a stronger week of preparation heading into the next lesson.  Currently my most used methods are teaching via classical, pop & jazz, and Suzuki methods. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have taught many students in public schools and in private lessons for many years. The various subjects I taught included general music, choir, piano, band, orchestra, drama and English. I served as Music Department Chairman for many years.The students performed in assemblies, festivals,civic and cultural events, musical plays, andconcerts.I alsohave a background in teaching church choirs. I can teach hymns, anthems, spirituals, gospels and praise songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele

Since I'm focusing on voice lessons, I work with all students on being aware of their breathing. Having the right breathing patterns (since there are many varieties) is what can give you the edge and really bring out the best voice inside of you. Honestly, I mostly will give students recent pop songs that are good for the voice unless one is a stickler for classical songs, in which I sometimes use the 24 Italian Art Songs and Arias. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

My teaching style is very much praxial and based off of skill reinforcement. For any instrument, I will incorporate the Kodaly method (solfege) of musicianship into the curriculum. For me, my goal is to teach the student how to learn for themselves. I focus on practice techniques, assessment of tone, sound, rhythms, pitches, etc. Rather than spoon feed all of the answers to the students, I wish to encourage each musician to develop their own critical mind towards the art that they create. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My lessons are divided up into half exercise and technique development and half performance/working on a song. I believe that the combination of both exercises and putting technique into practice in a song is the quickest way to develop and improve vocalists. - Vocal Technique - How to safely use and develop your voice - Vocal Exercises to improve your voice. - Improving your vocal range - Improving your vocal flexibility (Riffs and runs) - Improving your vocal tone - Vocal strength and endurance - Vocal Health - Performance and delivery coaching - Audition coaching and sending off Audition tapes - Artist Development - Development of Tone - Breath and support - Rock Singers - How to SCREAM the correct way without causing damage - Whistle Register- Development and training - Effective use of expression - Microphone Technique both STUDIO and LIVE - Recording and producing cover songs/originals IN a real recording studio (Additional) Read More