Singing Lessons
All singing lessons and classes
are taught in a supportive, creative and playful environment.
My approach to vocal training and the art of singing is based
on physical and cognitive awareness as well as on a strong foundation
of musical and vocal technique. My goal is to guide you toward
achieving your goals, to find joy and creative expression and
to integrate healthy singing techniques that free your true
singing voice.
- Develop tone, pitch, breath control, intonation, emphasis,
volume, posture, relaxation and general voice quality.
- Gain awareness of the physical tensions and habits that
are hindering your style and develop your physical, emotional
and technical capacity to sing freely.
- Enhance your enjoyment and confidence of singing and unleash
your spirit!
Private singing lessons include voice warm-up
and preparation exercises and includes focused "observe and
describe" awareness and technical games combined with singing
from song selections of your choice. Time spent in each portion
will depend on what aspect of vocal performance is being worked
on, and on the amount of work you invest outside of, and prior
to, the lessons. The voice lessons are flexible and interactive
and can also include practical coaching and working through
of songs and exercises and the development of awareness patterns
and performance skills required to get you to your next level.
Each voice lesson is individually
tailored to your musical development, singing
style, and current vocal awareness
and needs. The typical objectives are to uncover, release and
develop your unique singing voice and to develop and refine
awareness skills, vocal techniques and performance skills that
you can take away with you and apply to a lifetime of healthy,
productive and enjoyable singing.
Lesson repertoire explores the skills, techniques and awareness
required for healthy classical, opera or musical theater styles
of singing.
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Voice Teacher
My voice studio is located in Culver City,
near the I-10 and the 405, and centrally located between West
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westchester and Marina
Del Rey. I currently teach singing out of my home/studio. I
have taught singing for over 9 years and during that time have
guided many individuals to sing better, sing healthier and to
reach toward their singing goals. My students have been cast
in various lead and supporting roles, won singing competitions,
and been accepted at prestigious colleges. Most of all, they
sing healthy and enjoy their voice. Much of the instruction,
and direct student progress, is through one-on-one private
voice lessons, instruction and individual attention,
I only occasionally instruct group classes and singing workshops
as my time permits.
Prior to your singing lesson, please review my <Studio Policies, Rates and Suggestions>
Selecting a private teacher and choosing to pursue private
voice lessons are an important investment in your continuing
vocal development and your decision should be rewarded. It
is important to evaluate your teacher to see if they are a
match for your personality, the stage you are at, and that
they can help you progress towards achieving your goals.
If you're a singer looking for a new voice teacher,
a vocal coach, need specific work on technique or you need to
prepare for an audition, performance or singing
competition, or are new to singing and would like to learn to
sing, I invite you to try out my voice studio by signing up
for an introductory voice lesson. I usually have a waitlist
to enter my studio but I can accept a limited number of new
voice students on a space available basis.
If you're not in West Los Angeles or the LA area, and I'm
unable to refer you to another Los Angeles singing teacher,
here are some music teacher search sites that might help you
narrow your search: Music Staff, Private Lessons, Classical Singer and The Music Teachers List. Additionally,
another way to find a voice teacher is to ask for a recommendation
from someone whose singing you like. NATS (the National Association
of Teachers of Singing) also has a telephone teacher locator
service which can give you a list of registered voice teachers
near you.
<Links to singing resources you may find helpful are available
here..>
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