Stephanie J  
Instruments: Voice
Styles: Classical, Pop, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes

I began teaching private lessons while I was at Carnegie Mellon University. I teach my students how to make sound and to breathe correctly. By teaching a healthy way of singing, students are less likely to damage their vocal chords later on in life. Regular practice on a consistent schedule will help the student to progress and therefore allow them to move on to more challenging music. I like to give a basis of classical music and classical voice technique which the student can then use for whichever genre they prefer to sing. Most importantly, I want my students to have fun and enjoy singing. Music is meant to be fun! I want to work with my students and help them learn the music that they want to sing. I am always excited to work with new students, of every skill level!

For all of my students, I like to begin by teaching correct "warm-up" methods. It is important to learn how to "warm-up" correctly so as not to hurt your voice. These methods usually differ from student to student, depending on their voice. For beginning students, I would like to begin with "Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias". For younger children, I would start with fun songs such as musical theatre or show tunes. I am always excited to work on any music that a student brings in. Whatever the student is singing should be a piece that they enjoy.