Voice Lessons Monmouth County, NJ

Instruments: Voice

I use exercises from "How to Train Singers" by Larra Browning Henderson. I studied with her personally. I also studied with Margaret Harshaw. I continue to learn about singing through going to master classes taught by David Jones. My main focus is on vocal technique and healthy singing. I believe that the voice should be totally supported by the breath, without any tension in the throat. My exercises help the student to raise their soft palate and relax their larynx. my exercises also naturally bring the tongue forward in an "ng" position. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Drums, Djembe

I start off with basic coordination exercises for young children: moving one leg and one arm at the same time, followed by both arms. After putting together a basic beat, I then introduce a click track to see if we can play at a slow, steady pace. Once we can do that, I introduce song work. This varies depending on the student's age and skill level. If the student is older and has an idea of what they would like to work on specifically, I gear our lessons towards that. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have experienced things that at a young age I shouldn't have. I was taken advantage of, business wise and never truly directed or instructed on the right things to do while I was studying music in my teens and younger. My goal is to make sure this doesn't happen to my students. I want better for them then I ever had for myself. I have knowledge of the music industry and how it works and why. Read More

Instruments: Voice

It is good to start singing lessons around age 11, when the voice starts to change - even though it can feel awkward at first. There are hormonal, physical, and emotional changes in those early teen years that respond well to the lyrics and stories told in many contemporary songs. I work to match the stories as well as melody and vocal range to the songs I give all my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I try to relax the student first with body relaxation and breathing methods. We then do warm up vocal exercises to build the voice and then work on songs. I play the accompaniments on piano for them and they can record all of the lesson. I also do vocal coaching and incorporate acting methods. Piano students need to learn how to play basic songs first but then we can start to incorporate songs or other music they like into their lessons. Read More