Karis T  
Instruments: Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Bossa Nova, Soul

My teaching experience goes back to college when I first started with student teaching. I taught at a middle/high school which gave me the experience of working with older students. Post college I worked at a private music studio with 15 students under my instruction ranging from ages 7-20 years old. I am currently working with elementary students ages 5-13 and have experience working with singing and making music with this age group. I have received private voice instruction myself for four years while studying in undergrad, and performed a variety of repertoire from classical, to opera, to musical theatre, all in professional performance settings.

For beginning students, I like to begin with the importance of posture, vocal health, and breathing techniques. Building these early foundations to then hone and have for future instruction is extremely valuable to maintaining a healthy singing style. Once students are comfortable with these skills, we can begin really looking into the music. Based on student's skill levels, pieces will be suggested/given to students. Students will be expected to practice at home outside of lessons in order to best benefit from lesson time.