Voice Lessons
Students of all ages and abilities, beginning through professional level, are encouraged to contact me about any interest they may have in taking voice lessons. My private studio is located in the Lynnwood, Washington. Please visit the contact page if you are interested in obtaining more information or signing up for lessons.
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About Lessons
Learning to sing so that the voice can function efficiently and naturally is fundamental for anyone who wishes to maintain a healthy and beautiful instrument through any type of sustained vocalization. Lessons focus on helping the singer discover the strengths of their own unique voice while building solid technique. Students learn correct breathing and breath management, proper placement of the voice and the different vowels, relaxation of facial structures and other muscles that can get in the way of good sound production, how to balance the onset and release of each tone, how to even out the different registers of the voice so that they may be smoothly navigated, and last but by no means least, how to put technique at the service of artistry. Performance practice, phrasing, diction, and text interpretation are central to the study of any repertoire.
Because my own interests and training lie primarily in classical and operatic music, this is the repertoire in which I can most strongly support my students. However, I am open to all different styles of music and encourage students to let me know when they are interested in exploring music in other genres. Other than classical vocal music, I have experience performing and teaching musical theatre, jazz, and popular styles.
Because voice lessons can be a little strange and uncomfortable for a beginner, I am dedicated to creating a comfortable and fun environment for students to try and learn new abilities and ways of expressing themselves.
Beginning students are welcome to start with half-hour lessons, while more advanced students may wish to consider hour-long lessons. An ideal guideline is that students should plan on practicing at least the same length of time as their lesson, five times a week. But like exercising any muscle, several shorter practice sessions throughout the week will do more good than one or two long sessions when time gets tight.
Students are encouraged to set up a weekly lesson time for best results, although regular lessons on alternate weeks are available depending on schedule flexibility.
Studio Policies
Students who wish to reserve a regular lesson time must sign up for monthly lessons. Individual lessons are scheduled on a week-by-week basis, and students signing up for regular lessons have scheduling priority.
Students taking individual lessons may pay at the time of the lesson. While 24 hour cancellation is requested, missed lessons will only be charged when no prior cancellation at all is given.
Fees for monthly lessons are due at the first lesson of the month. With at least 24 hour notice, lessons may be re-scheduled, otherwise they may be forfeit.
In the event that I must cancel a session, notice will be given as early as possible, a make-up time will be offered, and if no alternative arrangements can be made, the fee for that session can either be refunded or applied towards the next month.
Students should arrive on time and prepared for their lesson with their music in a three-ring binder and a pencil. Every attempt will be made to give tardy students their full lesson time, but students arriving late should realize that this is not always possible as lessons are often scheduled back to back.