Voice Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

For beginners, I usually begin with the Faber Piano method, or the Full Voice voice method. On the intermediate level, it is important to explore a variety of musical styles so that the student is being exposed to diverse approaches. For advancing students who have mastered the fundamentals of their field, I enjoy choosing repertoire with the students that is challenging and exciting for them. The best motivator for students to enjoy music, in my opinion, is the repertoire they are working on. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Music

I like to start with having the student or their parent fill out an information sheet that will inform me of their experience and musical interests. After gathering that information I like to start with the vocal anatomy, posture, and breathing. I then like to focus on having the student watch a video that shows those things so that they can make an auditory and visual connection. I lime to expose the students to music that they may not be familiar with as well as music that they are interested in so that they can be a well rounded singer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Although my methods vary a bit depending on the instrument, the general plan is the same. For beginner students of instruments I focus first on fundamentals, such as finger placement, note names, what makes up chords so forth (again with a high emphasis on practice). I will gladly print out hard copies of chord sheets, note names, songs with chord markers if desired, or can display these digitally! For beginner students of voice, I start by teaching proper breathing, different parts of the voice, warm ups, and assessing the students vocal range. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience began quite modestly while working as a singer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. One of the dancers in our company asked if I would be interested in giving her some vocal coaching so she could feel more confident when asked to sing at auditions. Once word got out that I was giving "private lessons," I found myself running a small studio right out of my ship cabin! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin

For beginning students, I teach them the basics first, and then simple and fun pieces that they can master.  For intermediate students, I start them on method books and more advanced techniques.  With advanced students, I help them refine their playing and personalize each piece that they learn. This makes it far more enjoyable for The student, as well as more relevant. I know that this relevance is what keeps students interested and playing their instruments in the long term, whether recreationally or professionally. Read More