Voice Lessons in Saint Augustine, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Music Keyboard

Taking music lessons is an awesome experience, and my goal is to make it as fun and accessible as possible for each student. I have high expectations, but I make sure that the goals we set are achievable and realistic for each student. We discuss those goals together, and work toward them at the right pace for the student! Everyone is different, and I want to make sure that each student gets the best learning experience for them! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

During my time at MSM, I have gained an abundance of knowledge in music theory/ aural skills training, piano skills, music education and vocal techniques in pedagogy. Because of this, Ive always believed that it is important for a teacher to take time to learn their students and their own unique way of performing. I will never forget being a young ambitious artist with big dreams of becoming a successful opera singer. Read More

Instruments: Voice

No two students learn alike and that sentiment is at the core of my teaching philosophy. I want each student to learn at a pace they find comfortable and give themselves attainable, realistic goals. Each student will receive lesson plans tailored to their needs and their goals. I am always encouraging students to explore and try new things fosters confidence and creativity. I want to work on whatever my students are interested in! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harp Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Conga Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

first i ask what the student desires to learn . what type of music etc. once i have taught a few songs i ask the student to write a list of songs that they would like to learn. i teach how to find the key that the student sings in and how to transpose the song into that key. if the student does not wish to sing i teach them how the instrument of their choice works . again regardless of the instrument i usually am able to teach a student two songs in an hour lesson . one in four four timing and one in three four timing . there is nothing better than to see the light come on in a students face and see the confidence of ' i can do this ! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola

I will focus on your musical passion and help you set goals based on the musician you would like to be. I will likely use a method book for piano or strings while voice students will develop repertoire from a variety of sources. I can help you learn to sing by reading music or by rote. I will help you seek opportunities for performance to build your confidence and experience. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Boiling down one specific method to generalize my technique of teaching is difficult. Each student is so unique and requires different types of teaching and technique to reach their goals. I have some students who are very visual and we use a lot of hand movements to place where their voice needs to be, and I have others who are very technical. Overall, I focus mainly on getting the sound out without strain on the vocal cords and on breathing correctly. Read More

Instruments: Voice

When I know what you want, I will map a finish line in my head. Here is where you want to be. However, when and how we get to that finish line is not something we can script. Every single lesson is a new adventure of discovering aspects of your instrument, problem-solving different hang-ups, and slowly moving forward in the different aspects of vocal music. We don't wish for the future. Read More