Voice Lessons in Pahokee, FL

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is individualized to meet the needs of the students. I like to use a portion of the first lesson to discuss the goals and musical interest of the student regardless of age. I encourage beginner students to learn basic theory to develop rudimentary skills. I then try to incorporate a student’s favorite music into the lesson plans. I also strongly encourage voice and guitar students to write their own music to promote self expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I typically use a combination of methods in the private lesson setting-method books, etude books, books for technique, solo repertoire, and pop/rock/jazz music and or charts for contemporary study. For beginners, I like Essential Elements 2000, Faber Method, Suzuki solo books, and easy pop music books. For more advanced students, I will incorporate advanced methods such as etude books/orchestral excerpts along with repertoire geared more towards polishing for recital or performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

The technique that I've developed over the years is that while guiding the students through the singing process, I keep them focused on findingandconnectingwiththeir voices. Without a sense of "feeling what you're singing, it's difficult at best to connect with an audience. I produce annual showcases to give my students the opportunity to perform. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS . I ENCOURAGE REGULAR PRACTICE ON LEVELS THAT ARE COMPATABLE WITH THE STUDENTS CURRENT LEVEL . VOCAL INSTRUCTIONS START WITH BASIC VOCAL RANGE AND STAMINA AND PROGRESS WITH EACH LESSON. GUITAR INSTRUCTIONS START WITH STUDENTS LEVEL WHEN STARTING LESSONS WITH ME AND RANGE OF INSTRUCTION INCLUDE CHORD STRUCTURE , FINGERPICKING, VARIOUS FRETBOARD TECHNIQUES AND INCLUDE BLUES FOLK POP INDIE POP COUNTRY SOFT ROCK AND BLUEGRASS. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Music

When I first start working with my voice students I like to learn where you are at, with any previous vocal training, what techniques you may or may not know, and where you are at musically with sight reading and theory. It is really important to have the fundamentals down in order to have a strong base to grow from and add musicality and stylization. For more advanced students I again like to meet you where you are and incorporate some of the techniques that I have that will help you grow to the next level and give you the ability to perform any kind of genre and style of music because you have strong core techniques. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My private voice teacher in college was truly an inspiration and expanded my voice. He formed my philosophy that voice study should always begin with the natural voice. I begin with the voice my student has- this provides a healthy singing experience that will last a lifetime! I believe healthy singing should always be the basis instruction regardless of genre. The same concept applies to guitar instruction. Improper guitar technique can cause joint damage over time! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Ukulele Recorder French Horn Music Keyboard

I break down the overall goal to a small step that is doable for the student. I am nice and patient with students, meanwhile, I insist on they accomplishing my instruction. It is fine if it takes several tries, but most importantly is that they had to try. Practicing is a way to learn from the mistake and how to avoid it. Practicing also teaches us how to be patient and doing it efficiently leading to success. Read More