Voice Lessons in Woodville, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

My teaching methods vary depending on the needs and desires of each individual student, however I generally try my best to maintain a steady balance of academic practice and fun. I've taught students of piano & voice ranging from ages 3 to senior citizen, so I understand that every student needs to be approached differently. For young beginners, I will typically begin with simple, low-pressure exercises to familiarize the student with their instrument, and advance when they are ready. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard

My music studies began at the age of five, and I have been playing the violin and viola for over twenty years now. I have about ten years of voice instruction, piano lessons, and guitar experience. My teaching experience dates back to high school beginning with only a small number of students, and have continued to teach lessons for eleven years. I developed my own studio in college throughout my studies at DePauw University, including holding biannual recital events to encourage and showcase my students abilities. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Accordion Keyboard

I expect students to practice to show weekly improvement. I encourage younger students by rewarding them with stickers if they do a go job when they play their selections for me. Every student is encouraged to improve and have fun at the same time. There is a year end recital where students will perform and showcase what they have learned during the year. (Not mandatory) Students are encouraged to go to performances of the Artist Series (free to children 12 and under). Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

A few of my students are winners of regional vocal competitions - first places, some of them had a vocal recitals at concert halls during their studying years. Now I have good time of work with NETkins Alpha Choir and with Youth Choir at Trinity United Methodist Church. With our NETkids Alpha and Omega Choirs we are doing many concert programs and once per year we are doing Church Musical with different songs, characters and costumes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

At Florida State University, I taught keyboard skills and sight-singing as part of the ear training instruction and led the entire Music Theory sequence for undergraduates. Additionally, I taught a songwriting class tailored to students of all levels and backgrounds, fostering creativity and musical growth in each of my students. As a seasoned composer of vocal, instrumental, and orchestral music, my compositions have been performed by prestigious ensembles and musicians across North America. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I also firmly believe in encouraging and refining students’ critical thinking skills. Music depends on students being capable of thinking critically. Learning notes and rhythms by rote is neither effective nor compelling. Students absolutely must be able to have opinions and develop their own methods for learning, researching, and performing music. My job is to facilitate such learning in a way that resonates with each individual student. With my younger students, I find it especially important to focus on general musicianship skills rather than a forced, mature sound. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My area of expertise is in competitions, auditions, and recitals. But I also happily teach students who are just taking up singing as a hobby. I started my vocal coaching as a teacher at Yamaha Music Studios in the Philippines, where I handled kids as young as 3 years old and adults around 60s. I then flew to Malaysia and opened my voice coaching clinic which I ran for 5 years. I have thought competitive singer both locally internationally, as well as prepared students for graded voice exams- london. Read More