Sara W. Voice, Beginner Piano Grand Rapids, MI

I am a singer and pianist who has worked in the broadcasting and music industries for 10 years.  I am a certified teacher, and have both classical and modern training as a vocalist and pianist.  I studied Opera at DePaul University in Chicago, and hold a Master's Degree in Audio Production from the University of Westminster in London, England. I write and perfom my own music, and have a studio in my home. I run my own Karaoke singing night at a local nightclub, and can teach anyone to sing! I have the ability to get my students to learn the techniques that form the basic foundation of musical theory. I do this through creative, and fun methods which help people to learn how to sing and play properly, and in their own style.

I am a laid back and patient teacher. I use methods which are creative, and tailor made for each individual student. I will use the first lesson to evaluate the level of current ability the student has, and then prepare lesson plans. The lessons will lead towards specific goals, such as learning to play or sing songs which have increasing levels of difficulty and require skill building.  Emphasis is put on building confidence and ability through systematic, repetative practice and performance.

My methodology stems from my training, which was a combination of classical theory and pop music. I am a professional singer, and use a lot of imagery in my teaching. I can teach anyone to sing properly, and well. My piano teaching is limited to basic pedagogy, which goes to a "middle-school" level.

Okemos High School - High School - 1990-1994
DePaul University - Communications / Music - 1994-1999
University of Westminster, London - Audio Production - 1999-2001
University of London - Cultural Studies - 2002-2003

Voice, Beginner Piano