Voice LessonsVoice students will learn to improve their singing technique through proper breathing, correct vowels, space, and resonance. I have a classical background, but I also train students to sing musical theater, pop, Disney, and jazz. I am well versed in classical song literature and operatic repertoire in English, French, German, and Italian. I will help you develop a solid foundation of technique help you sing in the style of music you like. Singing is fun! But it's also a lot of hard work. You will only get out of it what you put into it.
Piano LessonsI teach piano lessons to beginners. Students will learn to read music, and play with proper technique. I use the Faber method. They come in a 4-pack of Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance books. For kids there are easier books for the first couple levels. For teens and adults, I like to use the Accelerated books for Older Beginners. Students will also learn scales, and get to play songs of their choice outside of the regular lesson books in arrangements appropriate to their ability level. Piano is a very valuable skill to have. It is a great instrument to learn for an introduction to music, and will help with learning to sing and playing other instruments. Practice, practice, practice!
RecitalsI typically put on a Spring and a Fall recital for each year. Every student is welcome to perform a song or two of their choice. There will be a mix of kids and adults, pianists and vocalists.
I have done Zoom recitals as well as outdoor recitals. Three of my students singing at a backyard recital!
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Rates
Lessons at my home studio in N Portland (Arbor Lodge), or Online:
$27 for 30 min
$40.50 for 45 min
$54 for 1 hour
$27 for 30 min
$40.50 for 45 min
$54 for 1 hour
Policies
Lessons are to be paid for at the first lesson of the month for the entire month's lessons. This reserves your spot on the calendar. Do not come to an in person lesson if you are sick. If you need to cancel, please try to do so 24 hours or more in advance. Lessons canceled in advance will either be made up later in the week, or you will receive a credit towards the next month's lessons. For lessons canceled the same day, I will try to do a make up, but if that is not possible, you will lose your money for that lesson. Payment received after the first lesson date incurs a $5 - $10 late fee. Cash, check, Paypal, Venmo, and Zelle are accepted.
Email or call today to schedule a lesson! (Email preferred)
Email or call today to schedule a lesson! (Email preferred)
FAQ
Q: How many lessons will it take to become good at singing?
A: What goals do you have for singing? What is your ability level to begin with? How hard do you want to work and how much dedication do you have? Learning to sing is a lifelong process and is not something that can be mastered in a couple of lessons. Just like with any instrument, it takes years of lessons and practice to become proficient. If you are new to singing, the first couple of lessons will introduce a lot of new concepts that will give you an idea of all there is to learn about singing. Like with dance or sports, you are training your muscles to perform a new skill. It takes time to train to the point where you are fully comfortable with your voice, and using good technique comes automatically.
Q: Can I learn to sing if I am "tone deaf"?
A: The short answer is yes. People that say they are tone deaf haven't learned to recognize and match pitch, but it can be done with proper training. Being able to hear the pitch, internalize it, and reproduce it is key to matching pitch. If you have trouble with this sort of thing and haven't been raised with a musical background, you will have to work harder in the beginning. If you stick with it, you can and will see improvement. Many people think they can't carry a tune, but they are better at it than they think!
A: What goals do you have for singing? What is your ability level to begin with? How hard do you want to work and how much dedication do you have? Learning to sing is a lifelong process and is not something that can be mastered in a couple of lessons. Just like with any instrument, it takes years of lessons and practice to become proficient. If you are new to singing, the first couple of lessons will introduce a lot of new concepts that will give you an idea of all there is to learn about singing. Like with dance or sports, you are training your muscles to perform a new skill. It takes time to train to the point where you are fully comfortable with your voice, and using good technique comes automatically.
Q: Can I learn to sing if I am "tone deaf"?
A: The short answer is yes. People that say they are tone deaf haven't learned to recognize and match pitch, but it can be done with proper training. Being able to hear the pitch, internalize it, and reproduce it is key to matching pitch. If you have trouble with this sort of thing and haven't been raised with a musical background, you will have to work harder in the beginning. If you stick with it, you can and will see improvement. Many people think they can't carry a tune, but they are better at it than they think!