Voice Lessons in Devens, MA

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I have been teaching students since early high school, starting on teaching middle schoolers classical clarinet. I did not teach much throughout college, as I had a very busy schedule entailing performing, rehearsing, composing, arranging, etc. However, I have taken pedagogy and education courses in both jazz and beyond, learning the methods and skills needed to teach students of all ages! I believe learning and playing what you love early on is the key to developing on your instrument, and the key to developing YOUR sound! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Music Keyboard

As a piano teacher, my approach to education aligns with the Classical Model, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and listening skills alongside fundamental reading, writing, and thinking abilities. I believe in fostering a classroom environment that encourages participation and engagement, utilizing varied historical themes and musical materials to promote analysis of primary and secondary sources. To ensure all students can succeed, I provide a range of methods and assignments, including writing assignments, office hours, and exam review outlines. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My style is ambitious and positive! I want my students to realize the gifts they have, and I will support them in their journey to playing and sharing music; whether it be for the elementary school play, or for a professional track...or simply for pure enjoyment and personal growth! I do not wish to limit student to a specific style. Rather, I am here to steer people towards healthy, strong, and technically sound singing, (through physically supported breathing and mindful approaches to tone quality and song choices!) as well as solid knowledge base and empowering piano skills, The potential is limitless! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Listening! I want to hear from the student why they're excited to play the instrument, in my case learn how to sing or play guitar. Every person and thus every student will be different. Some people find certain things easier or harder than others, so even if say I were teaching say two students of the same ability or progress level I wouldn't just give them excercises out of a book I'd customize the lessons so they could develop and build upon their currentskill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Organ Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

The aforementioned points tend to help the student progress and gain a passion for whatever they're studying in music. I've also found that a curriculum that is full of listening homework from all over the world and all throughout history to go a long way in helping students learn things they might not have even known they liked or loved. My students are encouraged to enter the world free of fear, be it performing and or writing music. Read More

Instruments: Voice Music

For younger students who are just beginning, I would start with fun and entertaining warm ups that are designed to develop a strong foundation without relying on complicated terms. We would focus on discovering a joy and love for music and from there will develop a beginner's repertoire. For students who are a little older, I would focus on finding out what they hope to gain from voice lessons, and from there guide their learning in whatever direction they would like. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Clapping the student Improvement of the natural skills Recognizing their own struggles Books and handbooks Different authors need to be used It is important to consult and follow several books and handbooks because of The different perspective each one is bringing to us. Students also can feel more cozy or comfortable with unexpected methods. Videos are instructive when they given direction. Videos Recordings Arts - Movies and theater Physical activity - yoga Stretching and breathing and meditation Read More