Voice Lessons in Railroad District, GA

Instruments: Voice

I started teaching to supplement income between tours. However, I soon fell in love with teaching! My experience is part real world and part academic, I was a professionally touring Recording artist for 15 years. In that time I learned the in's and outs of the entertainment business and a passion for molding young and upcoming Singers into professional's. When my students first begin a lesson we start by assessing their ability with an intro song of their choosing, from there we Build using open throat technique and slowly inching into more advanced techniques such as Distortion and Vocal fry. Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

For my students who are more focused on skill growth, I stress the importance of putting the technique and skills I teach into context with the songs I assign. During the hour lesson, I spend roughly 5-7 minutes warming up the voice, then we jump right into working on repertoire. I like to balance the repertoire selections with an even amount of songs chosen by me and by the student to ensure that they stay engaged and enjoy learning with me! Read More

Instruments: Voice

Music is embedded in my bloodline. My mother is a powerhouse singer and that is who I get it from. I grew up in church singing and playing the clarinet all throughout grade school. I went to Virginia State University and joined the Gospel Chorale and toured all over Europe! I also appeared on the hit television show Americas Got Talent with the Choir! Since graduating I released several projects and have performed all over the U.S! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

Emotion inspires creativity, creativity can take one form in music, music becomes instrumental performance or vocal performance. From there, one can branch out into formal disciplines such as dance, theater, and solo music. The phrase "I love you" can transform from a simple statement, into a song such as "Speak Softly, Love" from The Godfather. From there, when a song isn't enough, "I love you" can become movement such as the iconic "Shall We Dance" from The King and I. Read More

Instruments: Voice

As a teacher, nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student excited about their progress! Studying voice is process. It is my job to lead and guide each student at his or her own pace. I push students to their full potential, while providing positive reinforcement and setting realistic goals. Singing is very personal, and can even be frightening for new students. I develop trusting relationships with my students, so they are free to express themselves and push themselves beyond what they even dreamed possible! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I like to start out with a basic curriculum and adjust according to how quickly the student absorbs information. Through my experience as a piano instructor and former music student, I understand that everyone learns at a different pace and has different backgrounds of experience which I fell will make the teacher student relationship unique. Depending on the speed of understanding, I present more challenges through various activities, technical exercises, and individual performances for peers to showcase what has been learned. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ

I have taught all ages from 4 - 98. I emphasize a well-balanced diet of classical, popular, sacred, and jazz. Students' preferences are always taken into consideration. In addition, I provide students with a solid theoretical foundation. Concentration is upon functional theory that is applicable to where the student is in their music studies. Students are encouraged to explore their creativity whether it be improvisation on 12 bar blues patterns or composing in an ABA form. Read More