Voice Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Recorder, Euphonium

I have been teaching music for over 10 years, from classes as large as 50 to private lessons. I am looking to teach more private lessons. My job is to evaluate where you are at and take you to the next level on your chosen instrument. The most rewarding part of teaching is getting to know students - what they are interested in, what they like to do, etc. I find the lessons go a lot better when that connection is there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Shakuhachi, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

"Live" practice would be an ideal way to describe how I teach. I never encourage too much of one practice or rote memorization. The mind consolidates information more quickly and makes many more neural connections through variety and "new stimuli." Many practices in our culture can be boring and lack efficiency because they lack these basic principles. As educators, we really need to turn that "dead" practice into "live" practice. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My method is to build a solid repertoire list in whatever style of music the student prefers, and then work to a clear understanding of the characteristics necessary to sing in that style. I love having conversation with students to get to know them and find ways the music can relate to them. It also helps me make my teaching more relatable to them. I try to give all my students at least one piece of classical music to broaden their horizons and also to use the techniques they are learning in a different way. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have 33 years of experience teaching K-12 vocal music students in public school.  Working with young people and watching their musical growth has been my greatest reward in this profession.  I have taught students in elementary and then, transitioned as their secondary vocal music teacher.  It has been a privilege and honor to share my love of music through teaching.  I have watched these students “bud and flower” into fabulous human beings who are lifelong musical learners. Over the past several years, I have taught private voice and taught K-8 vocal music in private schools. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Keyboard

To me, the most important thing about teaching is listening to a student's goals and interests. I do my best to keep my ears open as we work to make sure I am structuring a program that helps them feel fulfilled and challenged every step of the way. For younger students, the goal is to keep them engaged in music until the point when they have such mastery that they can see the results of their work tangibly. Read More