Voice Lessons in Monticello, WI

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is very simple. With the fundamentals in place, it's possible to learn any song you want to. If there's a song that goes beyond a student's fundamentals, then that's what we'll learn next. As my music teachers told me, if you listen to a record and you find something on it that you don't know how to play, go back and learn how to do it! Listening and learning is essential to playing the music that you want to be able to play as quickly as possible. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trombone Euphonium Tuba Keyboard

Scales and other technical skills are big part of lessons with me for more advanced students or for my younger students who want to be challenged and learn more. ... Voice: I use the Sing at First Sight series to teach my vocal students how to read music. It teaches using solfege (do, re, mi...) syllables along with music to assist singers in learning different intervals in music. Breathing exercises are used frequently in lessons with me to assure that my students are singing correctly and not harming their vocal chords. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began teaching private music lessons a decade ago as an undergraduate music student. Working at a community music school, I volunteered to teach piano lessons and lead the choir. I fell in love with teaching and after receiving my Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance, I began teaching private lessons and directing the commercial vocal ensemble at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. While working at Trevecca, I taught many different genres of music to music majors, music minors, and elective students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Modern vocal pedagogy informs my teaching methods. By finding balance in air flow, phonation and resonance, the development of the voice is promoted in a healthy manner. Once this balance is consistent, a singer is capable of communicating more clearly and effectively. I encourage students to delve into a variety of genres, languages, characters, and challenges. I cater to each student's expectations in taking lessons, as well as their individual technical, musical, and performing needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I have been a voice/piano teacher for 37 years, and have been known as the most patient and experienced teacher in Rockford. I am also nationally-certified. I have had students sing Off-Broadway, "The Young Americans," Grand Ole' Opry, sing opera at Carnegie Hall, teach at Interlochen and place 40 out of 5,000 out of American Idol auditions in Indianapolis. I am a graduate for songwriting from Academy-award-winning Molly-Ann Leiken (wrote for Neil Diamond and Karen Carpenter). Read More

Instruments: Voice

I've been teaching full time for 5 years, and I am passionate about helping people unlock the full potential of their voice. Every voice is unique- it's cliche, but it's true! It's what makes singing such a powerful tool of artistry. Here's how I help along the way: Kids (Ages 8-12) We’ll build good, healthy vocal habits at a young age so kids are ready to blossom as they grow. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I am an award-winning professional in high demand, with over ten years of performance and teaching experience in music. Performing nationally and internationally, my resume is extensive in the specific fields of classical and musical theatre. I strive to motivate my students to achieve their very best musically either as a hobby or career, and collaborate with casting and artistic directors to offer them exposure and employment opportunities as they strive toward their performance achievements. Read More