Voice Lessons West

Instruments: Voice

For beginners, I like to divide the lesson up into smaller lessons in order to learn the fundamentals of singing - how to breathe, stand, hold your face, and etc - using diagrams and videos to make it fun and easier to learn. Most importantly, I take the time to get to know my students so I'll know what their goals are and what they'd like to achieve through vocal coaching. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I want to empower them to be able to identify the challenge happening and feel comfortable to know how to fix it since we are only together for a limited amount of time each week. I will incorporate the same understanding applicable to the song/project we are working on in the lesson. In addition, we will address proper breathing, healthy and safe techniques, mental health behind the areas of challenge and/or bad habits that are occurring, and much more! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

For beginning piano students who are children, I usually start with Faber Piano Adventure books. Depending on the individual child, often times I introduce creativity, improvisation, performance repertoire for upcoming recitals or other performance venues in which they gain added knowledge and valuable experiences in life of piano music. For adult beginners, most seem to enjoy Alfred All-in-One piano method. When teaching advanced piano students, I work with them on repertoire of their choosing and my suggestions. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar

Above all, PATIENCE. Beginners and advanced students will enjoy learning and come away with (beginners) a basic knowledge of playing instruments and singing. For advanced students, theory, composition and voice as well as sharpening their ability to play guitar, keyboards and singing. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My lessons typically start with stretching and breathing exercises and then transition to vocal exercises. The vocal exercises serve to strengthen their technique and solidify skills needed to tackle their song. I always ask my students what kind of music they are interested in and find songs to work on that will help strengthen their voice, but also connect with their soul. We will "workshop" their song to work on vocal production as well as fine tune their presentation and performance. Read More