Voice Lessons in Ringwood, NJ

Instruments: Voice

Hello, there! I'm Ken and I've been a professional actor for over a decade. I've performed on Broadway, television, film (indie and studio), and on stages across the country. I believe everybody can sing and with the right technique and the right mental approach, you can have a wonderfully rewarding journey as a singer. While I have a bachelor's in music performance, I've spent my life as a professional storyteller. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For children, it is important to know the fundamental (produce sound, pitch, breathing, etc) and it has to be FUN! I start off with the book Singing Lessons for Little Singers and when start introducing songs as the student progress. For adults, it's best to know what each students want and need and I'll walk them according to their needs. Techniques and repertoire comes hand in hand and I like to have a balance of both.I want to create an environment where the students will be learning what they want to learn balanced out with what they need to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Recorder Music Keyboard

From my years of experience both as a musician and as a teacher, communication and trust are the key components to a successful lesson. My students will always know the expectations and goals, just as I would like my students to be open enough to talk about what they are feeling, if the goals are reasonable, and if they are finding success. I will go over a foundation of basics for every student, teaching them how to practice and setting them up for success. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Lessons will be broken up into warm-ups/vocal building exercises, plus application of techniques to repertoire appropriate to student's level and age. Additionally, some musicianship (rhythm, sight-reading, etc) may be incorporated into lessons. Read More

Instruments: Voice

It is good to start singing lessons around age 11, when the voice starts to change - even though it can feel awkward at first. There are hormonal, physical, and emotional changes in those early teen years that respond well to the lyrics and stories told in many contemporary songs. I work to match the stories as well as melody and vocal range to the songs I give all my students. Read More

Instruments: Voice

As a performer, I find nothing more satisfying than the communication between myself and the other perfomers, the audience, the music, the poetry, and the theater. I have been thrilled to perform in musical theater throughout Colorado and to find myself loving opera here in New York. Opera has taken me to new worlds of emotion and humanity, as well as less esoteric places like Italy and Germany! What a priviledge it is! Read More