Meghna D  
Instruments: Voice
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul

Teaching students of all ages is an activity that brings me a lot of joy! I have traveled to India to teach students there, as well as taught in the US. I am currently studying at NYU learning as well as teaching! I feel strongly about the fact that you never stop learning! One thing that is extremely important is to practice consistently. Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent. This consistency will help them gain a passion for their instrument and help them make progress as fast as they choose. Learning an instrument takes time and energy, which means students need to put in the work! The work they put in for their instrument should have love. I am an avid songwriter, and I encourage students to compose their own music as well. I also love performing, and performing is a key aspect to keep in mind when learning music. Every student should set their own goals, whether they are learning for fun, or with the intention of performing!

For beginning students who are children, I greatly emphasize vocal exercises to help strengthen their voice. Once the student has a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce repertoire based on the genre of music they prefer, as well as basic songs that would benefit them to learn. No matter the ability level, fundamentals are of the utmost importance. Having a wide range of repertoire is also helpful– learning different styles helps a student become more versatile. Recording while practicing is also vital– not for the teacher, but for the student. Listening to yourself sing is the best way to improve upon yourself.