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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Voice lessons in Chesapeake . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Voice
I am a firm believer that anyone who wants to improve their singing, to go forward from whatever level they are currently at, can do so if they take the first step to start studying with a voice teacher. It can seem daunting at first, but through the use of a variety of vocal exercises and the use of songs in whatever style of music you are interested in singing, you can start the process of gaining new tools and habits to increase your singing skills. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I have been playing piano, guitar and singing since I was 7 years old. I have been teaching music, including music theory and improvisation, for over 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from S.U.N.Y. Cortland and a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from New York Institute of Technology. Music is my profession and my passion. I have experience in a wide variety of musical styles and I design my lessons based on my students' interests. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I fell in love with teaching when I started college years ago and my students have achieved much success in the art world. I adore my students and I treat their voices with extreme care and provide a very positive and relaxed atmosphere to allow growth but get work done. I am dedicated to nurturing voices and serving art. My students are encouraged to audition for productions, perform in pageants and recitals, participate in master classes with elite artists and competitions, record, and explore many other opportunities that benefit their community. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Recorder Euphonium
I began teaching trumpet privately 44 years ago. Over the years I have added voice, beginning piano, trombone, euphonium,and recorder to my studio. I encourage each student to practice several times a week for as long as they can. I find that some students like to practice in one sitting, whereas others prefer to practice for 10-15 minutes before taking a break and then returning. I convey to each student that working at your craft for 10,000 hours will make you an expert. Read More
Instruments: Voice
Each student is different. My teaching style depends on the need of the student. However, generally, I will start with technical exercises to help the student work on a particular skill that can be used in a variety of songs (ex. tone production, vowels, diction). Then the next part of the lesson would be focused on a particular song. I also am happy to work on music theory and music literacy skills with students. Read More
Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Piccolo Mallet Percussion
For my own beginner students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to 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: Flute Piccolo
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The key to effective practice is organization. Organization helps you stay on task and stay focused. It is easy to get stuck on one passage or on one tricky exercise, and it's even easier to forget something you wanted to focus on after yesterday's practice. Everyone is different, but in order to stay organized, I keep a practice journal. After every practice session, I write down what I think my goals for the next day should be. Sometimes the notes are more detailed (they include specific goals I want to reach or how much time I should spend on one thing) and sometimes they are more broad (things I want to get to, which I can check off and save all un-checked items for the next day).
I struggle with tendinitis, and so I have a very limited amount of time each day that I can practice without injuring myself. My practice journal helps me streamline my practice and make those few hours as productive as possible.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the flute when I was 5 years old. I wasn't able to pick up the instrument until I was in third grade, though. In kindergarten, my music teacher would show us Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf from time to time. At the end of the movie, we were quizzed and asked to identify the instruments we had just heard. Time and time again, without fail, the only instrument I could identify was the flute: the sound of the birds. From that time forward, I knew I wanted to play the bird's music one day. It was a match made in heaven!
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session lasts at least two hours, and begins with warm-ups. Warm-ups are important for the body as well as the mind -- just like in sports. I warm up for about 30 to 45 minutes, and I alternate between several different exercises designed to improve technique and intonation. After that, I move onto etudes and orchestral excerpts. Finally, I work on my repertoire. In between all of this, I take breaks every 15 to 30 minutes. The breaks are just as important as the time spent practicing. During my breaks, I can rest my hands and mind, which is especially helpful after spending a half hour on frustrating and difficult material.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
It would be my dream to one day perform Maurice Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2. I have studied excerpts from that piece for a few years now, and they are simply my favorite. Ravel is my favorite composer hands down, and the Suite No 2. from Daphis et Chloe is my favorite among the pieces he has written. The music is challenging, yet stunningly beautiful and captivating. I get goosebumps every time I listen to the piece, and I can't even imagine how much more wonderful it would be to perform it one day.
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