Voice Lessons Polk County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: My method makes understanding the breathing, support and execution of the voice the first priority.After this is achieved, exercises are assigned to further develop range, control, strength and vocal agility. The bottom line is that although it takes years to develop a strong, skillful and sensitive singer, it should not take years for a singer with good tutelage and a willingness to work hard, to sing competently. So without the ability of the student to make a good tone and control the voice, all the exercise cds and books are useless. It is also important to determine what the goals of the students are  

Teaching Styles: The technique that I've developed over the years is that while guiding the students through the singing process, I keep them focused on finding and connecting with their voices. Without a sense of "feeling what you're singing, it's difficult at best to connect with an audience. I produce annual  showcases to give my students the opportunity to perform.  

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: Every lesson is tailored to your individual learning levels. I normally asses this in the first lesson. Most singers are looking for help with contemporary popular music so using specific texts are void here. I will teach you a method of singing technique based on the Seth Riggs singing method, implemented with a technique called "Emotion Centred Singing" which will help you understand music beyond melody and composition but also through text and individual interpretation through story telling customed to your needs.

Teaching Styles: Teaching is a very rewarding experience for me. I have been teaching for over Eight years. And the majority of my students have been with me since the very beginning of my teaching career. There is nothing more rewarding for me than watching your progress and musical developement. It makes me very proud to see you grow and develop your musical potential. A lot of my students have gone on to compete in Talent Quests, television shows, Universities, form Bands, and develop as songwriters  The first few lessons are always the most important for both myself and for you as the student. It helps me asses your learning levels, your needs as a student, what inspires you, what artists do you look up to, what your long term and short tem goals are, These are all things I look at when you start your lessons with me. That helps me in tailoring a lesson specially for you.

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: I always start with applicable musical theory to help the student understand the basics of piano and what are the proper techniques to play the instrument. The same applies to voice lessons. After a student is able to read music on the basic level and knows the placement of notes on the scale, we proceed to the basic repertoire and practice. Each student is individual, so based on the pace I create a schedule, which always includes implementing the learnt material more and more, so that student can perform basics automatically correct.

Teaching Styles: Music knowledge helps in child development, mentally and emotionally. I love encouraging children to strive for better and better results through the love to music and its beauty. I believe in acknowledging accomplishments right away and pointing out the strengths of any particular moment during practices so that students know in which direction to work on, as well as see the results of their efforts. I also believe that improvements come from better understanding of the material and basics, and vice versa.

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Teaching Methods: Piano: For beginning piano lessons, I typically begin with a mix of theory and beginner repertoire of simple but recognizable melodies. I move on to Alfred's Piano Lessons and then begin introducing appropriate repertoire. For older students, I guide the student through a variety of appropriate repertoire and exercises meant to increase technical skill while also engaging in their interests.   Voice: Every lesson begins with proper breathing techniques, regardless of age or training. One cannot sing if they cannot breathe. From their, the lessons will follow the student's interests. Whether it is preparing for an audition or to become a better performer, I try to keep the student engaged in their repertoire and encourage the student to pick appropriate repertoire for their voice type.

Teaching Styles: It's my job not only to share my musical knowledge, but also to share my love and passion for music. It is my belief that truly enjoying your lessons is far more encouraging than learning all the technical aspects there are to be known. I encourage goal setting and regular practicing but also for the student to enjoy what they are doing. I hope for my student's to be inspired and encouraged by what they do in each lesson.