Voice Lessons in Solana Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Keyboard

While I understand that fundamentals are necessary and the need to learn and study the "how" and "why" of music is incredibly important, there is absolutely a place for popular music. I strive to create a fun and captivating setting for students that includes making connections between standard repertoire and modern popular music. Once I understand a students wants or needs I will be able to adjust my curriculum to better fit the specific needs of that student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have experience giving In Home Private Voice and Piano Lessons. I have worked in various schools for Piscataway Board of Education as a Pre-K Music Teacher, Music Camp Councilor, Enrichment Music and Keyboard teacher, Group Toddler music teacher, and a Teachers Aid. At Branchburg School of Music I was a private voice and piano teacher age toddler to adult. I taught group Pre-K music classes there weekly. I was also the administrator handling scheduling and booking. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I always say that everyone is different in the way of learning, and that is something I tell all the students. I alway tell all my students to make a plan, short term goals and long term goals, never stop studying and never stop searching for new experiences in this amazing world of music and art. This will keep the students with the desire to keep learning and going each day further than the day before, and therefore, they will achieve with discipline each and one of the goals they pursue in life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trombone Drums Organ Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching piano and drums in church around the age of 18. Once I got to college, I picked up trombone, piano and singing lessons for various students aging from 4 years old-22 years old. I realized that teaching, part time, was a passion of mine and greatly became something that I focused my efforts on full time. Now, as a professional musician, I take pride in helping others achieve their music dreams. Read More

Instruments: Voice

There are two major philosophies I've uncovered when teaching lessons. 1. The use of descending lines to erase the "break" in ones voice. Early while studying, myself, I was taught to sing ascending, trying to maintain the same sound - this is defeating. Rather, bringing the top down is the "way to go." 2. Keeping the sound forward makes changing from one vowel to another quite easy and palpable. We generally begin by humming, getting vibrations away from the throat and into the front of the mouth. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As I mentioned before, my teaching style can best be described as easygoing, but precise and adapted to each students needs. I focus on the person trying to learn as much as on the learning itself. Yet, Im not demanding or harsh in my delivery or expectations. Rather than a standard, vanilla approach, I try learn my students personality, learning style, and sense of humor pretty quickly and work to adapt the facts and knowledge of music to each student as an individual human, not an appointment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Double Bass Keyboard

I am a very supportive and caring teacher who is very passionate about music and helping my students reach their musical goals. Ive been studying and performing music for twenty one years, beginning at the Westchester Conservatory of New York and then onto Mannes the New School of Music Precollege honors program. I attended Lawrence University where I received my Bachelor of Music in performance. During my time at Lawrence I studied classical cello, classical and jazz voice, and improvisatory music performance. Read More