Voice Lessons in Dorchester, MA

Instruments: Voice

For beginning students, who especially are children, I normally start from the fundamentals of voice technique in a very informal and fun way, so the students can enjoy the process of learning with ease and stress-free. When the student has a grasp of the basics, we start building a repertoire and working more specifically on performance skills. With adults, I generally try to understand first their goals, their specific needs, and guide my instruction accordingly to maintain the lesson engaging, interesting and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with basic elements of Music: scales, melody, harmony and rhythm, with the interactions of musical instrument, e.g Guitar. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first performance. I will try that repertoire is good for the students, according to their likes and trending. I try to find out what the student is interested and what motivate them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I've been learning music since 3 years old, starting from listening to my grandparents sing every morning, to taking classical and voice lessons. I've been a passionate thinker of music, and I always try to bring the element of thinking and reflecting to my students. In 2020 I graduated from Berklee College of Music with Voice and Piano as my principal instruments, as well as earning a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet

Teaching for me is the difference between passion and disaster. With the right push, anyone can feel the need to play music. Music isn't supposed to be intended for a chosen few. My first teachers really engrained that into my mind when I first started learning. Through this, I have learned to create an environment where there are no mistakes, only chances to learn. It if very hard to continue in something so subjective, like music, constantly berating ones self. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Education University Of Arizona (Tucson AZ) (Selected Courses) ----- 1984-1985 Pima Community college (Tucson AZ) Advanced Music Theory & Voice Studies ------1985-1987 * Student Assistant to Choir Director (Benjamin Hanky) * Pima College Singers * Pima College Choir Berklee College of Music (Boston MA) Bachelors of Music (B.M.) --- 1988 -1990 Emphasis Area VOCAL PERFORMANCE * Studio Singer (Greg Kalember) * Singers Showcase * Berklee Gospel Choir (Orval Wright) * Berklee Singers (Ann Pecham) * Songwriters Showcase (Richard Grudinski) Field Experiences PROFESSIONAL SINGER The Marsels 1988-Present "The Marsels" called "one of Boston's best party bands in the city" by Dana Bisbee Boston Hearld Tours in Europe Hannover, Germany, Frankfurt, Munich, Denmark, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Buenos Aires Argentina, Sylt Germany... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

To help students become familiar with rhythms, I occasionally use clapping exercises and even collaborate with them to create a song together. When I teach music, I make sure to emphasize sustainability. It's important to me that my students understand how to take care of their instruments, use resources efficiently, and appreciate the natural world that inspires music. By teaching sustainability along with music, I hope to help my students become responsible and caring individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Organ Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Keyboard

I am a life-long musician [age 5 - present] from a family of musicians who have played with everyone from Fanny Brice (my grandfather) to Benny Goodman (my mother) to Steve Miller (myself). I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston , MA from 1975-1979 and left (5 weeks short of my degree) to perform in a rock band who toured for 5 years in the US and Canada. Having played everywhere from Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Colorado to Elkhorn Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho to Valdez, Alaska to Cobo Hall in Detroit,Michigan, I have lengthy performance credentials and even more varied experience in the styles and situations that I have performed in that include: rock band, orchestra, concert band, jazz combo, folk duo, Big Band, marching band, drum corps, celtic rock band, traditonal gaelic ceili, flute choir, pit band, church choir, chorus, show choir, vocal solo, commercial voice-overs, vocal duet, musical theatre, etc. Read More