Dayna W
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical, Pop, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Spirituals
Dayna W
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Spirituals
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Ages Taught: 10-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
I have a BA in Music from Wayne State University and an MA in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary
Awards:
1998 WSU full scholarship
Overview:
I am a caring and compassionate vocal music teacher and I teach to intermediate level piano and theory as well. I believe music is for everybody and should be explored. I particularly focus on vocal health in my lessons. I have sung in a local opera company as well as in countless weddings and funerals. I love all kinds of music, from classical to jazz, Bollywood and beyond! If you are looking for lessons for a younger child, please note that I aim to help them learn to appreciate music from all over the world!
EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching since 1998. I love making music fun for my students, while requiring students to learn fundamentals such as music theory and vocal health. Teaching has been part of my life for over 17 years and I hope to continue for at least that many more. I believe music is for everybody and that each individual can improve and learn if they care and make an honest effort. I also teach to the student's focus as the time: if preparing an audition we focus on that. During off times we work on developing technique, health, and theory.
METHODS USED
During the first lesson I have the student sing (if it is a vocal lesson) their favorite song so I can hear them. After that i use my keyboard and take the student through some excersizes to really home in on that range. I listen for qualities and we discuss the positives and what improvements are needed. After the first lesson we choose music: a classical art song book and theory book of my choosing, and a songbook of the student's choosing. During future lessons we warm-up, have fun and sing, and troubleshoot issues for improvement.
LESSON STYLE
My teaching style is fun and effective. I find that a huge percentage of issues people face are themselves, so I employ fun techniques to overcome obstacles. An example would be a student I currently have who gets tense as she approaches higher notes- I will have her toss a ball back and forth as a distraction technique and it's amazing that a beautiful, free high note come right out! I meet every student where they are at. For example, in my younger students- they are required to learn music theory. However, if I know they have exams coming up or something I will let them pause the theory book until they have time to resume it.
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