Voice Lessons in Bent Mountain, VA

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I love to see my students succeed. I encourage realistic goals depending upon each students talents. I also like to work towards performances or recitals. I like to use whatever inspires the student to help me tailor my teaching to their wants. I also love to acknowledge my students when they succeed. I am very passionate about music and love for my students to be passionate as well. Sometimes my techniques can seem a little silly at first but once you are out of your comfort zone is when I tend to see the most growth Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Keyboard

For beginning piano/recorder students who are children, I start with Primer Level - Lesson Book: Piano Adventures and Recorder Karate. Once the student has grasped the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For beginning voice students, I find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

Methods vary greatly depending on the age, intention, and preferences of each student. For example, voice lessons for a child ages 6-9 would include basic pitch matching, breath control, and memorization techniques. Voice lessons for an older learner would still require basics such as pitch matching and breath control, but would also allow for more advanced skills such as aural harmonization. Music theory is a method that can be included in voice lessons, and is integrated into piano lessons from the beginning with most learners. Read More