Hello, I feel that there has never been a time in my life that I haven't been singing. From the early years at church and school, to college and then on to my career as a vocalist.

I graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a Bachelors in Music - Vocal Performance with minors in Music Business and Music Education.

I began my career singing for song writers in Nashville, working for music labels, singing in the studio as a studio singer, and singing back up for a few country and pop artists.

Through the years I have been hired to work for Cruise Ships, theme parks, resorts, touring companies, musical theaters, ballet theaters, as an actor (stage, tv, and film), as a musical director, as a vocal captain, and as a vocal teacher.

I am originally from South Bend, Indiana so my personality sort of fits the stereotype of my other Hoosiers, we are all pretty laid back, down to earth, and very patient. I love where I am from and love the people...

Hello! My name is Audie and I am both thrilled and honored to be a part of the TakeLessons team! Ever since a young age, I have been surrounded by music in all facets of my life. It has guided me and shaped me into the person I am today. To be a music instructor means to be the one who facilitates and nurtures that growth. This deeply resonates with me and is the reason why I choose to teach music- so I can carry on that torch that was once passed on to me.

My expertise lies greatly in both vocal performance and piano performance. I have received many years of professional instruction in voice, accompanied by numerous performances in which I honed my craft (everything from solo to choral). I am skilled in all sorts of vocal performance- anything ranging from classical to musical theatre.

With piano, my skill lies considerably in chordal knowledge. Though I am very capable of classical repertoire, my heart lies with on-the-spot arrangements and improvisations. This involves...

Hello! A little about me: I have an extensive background in both music and theater. I've studied classical voice, piano, and composition, but have a love for an eclectic mix of music. I've performed everything from rock to opera (and everything in between). As a teacher, I've taught in a wide range of settings from private lessons to group/classroom settings working with a wide variety of students from special needs kids to professional adults. Music and the arts has always been important to me, and I love having the opportunity to foster that in others and see the impact it has on all areas of their lives.

Scott D. was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1967. He expressed a keen interest in music at an early age, and subsequently, began his studies with the clarinet, and percussion while performing in the school band. A short time after that, he decided guitar was going to be his instrument of choice, and began formal studies with blues man, Don Brown. After that, Scott moved on to study with session ace, Gary Blume. By the time we was 18, he began studies for what would be the first of his two degrees, at William Rainey Harper College. There he was mentored in both classical and jazz guitar under well known session player, and composer, Steven Suvada, and later continued with David Sussman, of the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
That year Scott went to Northern Illinois University to continue his studies for a second degree in Music. There he studied under Fareed Haque, of Pangaea records, again obtaining both jazz and classical training. While at NIU, Scott took part in...

Daniel, a former faculty member of Columbia College in Chicago, is a studio and live performance singer and musician based in Chicago. His teaching and performing experience spans three decades, and includes expertise in the studies of voice, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and trumpet, along with music theory, arranging, and composing. He is a Lincoln Academy Student Laureate who holds a BA in Music Composition, and has attended graduate courses in education at Roosevelt University and DePaul University in Chicago. He has taught students of all ages at private studios, public school, and college.

Daniel is described by his students as a natural teacher. He prefers to be regarded as an advancing student, and takes the journey along with his students to guide them towards their goals with a friendly, positive, efficient and productive approach. He feels that music is within all of us, and a desire to learn is a sign of talent, so anyone can develop their musical abilities with...

Serena is originally from the New York City area and has been acting, singing, dancing, and playing piano since she was young. As a teenager, she attended the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan and went on to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. While she was there, she realized her love of teaching when she tutored struggling piano and music theory students. Since graduation, Serena has performed throughout the country in various theatrical performances, including a year and a half with the long-running interactive improv show Tony N' Tina's Wedding.

Other notable credits include The Taming of the Shrew, Bat Boy, Les Miserables, Major Barbara, as well as various cabarets at Don't Tell Mama and the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Serena also has performed alongside James Taylor and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Hello, my name is Eric! In 2009 I completed my masters degree in vocal performance at DePaul University.
As an emerging professional artist I have had a plethora of experience on stage, singing with full orchestras, as well as diction training in Italian, French, German, and English. I love assisting all students with practical audition and performance preparation. I primarily sing classical music, however I believe the techniques learned from doing so enhance every genre of voice and have no problem teaching children, or helping musical theater, jazz, blues or pop singers.
When I first began my path in music, I started as an education major. I love children and absolutely enjoy instilling the love for music by singing traditional children's tunes that are supplemented with history lessons, basic music theory, drawing, and reading of children's literature.

I have been an active performer in both the operatic and concert repertory. In the past few years, I have been a soloist at Carnegie Hall, the Chicago Theater, in the Toledo Orchestra’s Christmas concert, and at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival. I originated the role of Dari in Lookinglass Theater at Ravinia’s production of SitaRam. Recent opera credits include Dorabella in Così Fan Tutte and Mme Lidoine in Dialogues des Carmélites, as well as Beppe (L'Amico Fritz) in 2005 in Italy. She has also performed scenes from L’Elisir D’Amore (Adina), The Rape of Lucretia (Female Chorus), Der Freischütz (Agathe), Die Fledermaus (Rosalinde), Madama Butterfly (title role), Arabella (title role), Suor Angelica (title role), Don Giovanni (Donna Anna, Donna Elvira), and Medea (Glauce). I received her Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory and my Masters from Indiana University.

I began training as a violinist, studying with teachers at the Cleveland Institute of...

I feel there is a great deal of talent in the youth of today. And that it is my job to provide a knowledge and understanding of performing arts and to help my students to develop, refine and heighten their talents. I love to teach performance techniques in voice, music, dance, and other fine arts activities. It is my goal to share my passion for performing arts with others so that they might become excited about their potential and future. I hope to empower others with the knowledge of using there instrument properly and efficiently so that they may utilize their talents to their fullest potential.
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Hello one and ALL! I am currently a student at VanderCook College of Music for my degree in Music Education. I have taught lessons and have performed in various ensembles, such as the VanderCook Symphonic Band, VanderCook Collegiate Choir, VanderCook Symphonic Orchestra, VanderCook College Brass Ensemble, and the VanderCook Wind Ensemble. Over my career, I have learned and am capable of playing 17 different instruments, including percussion, bass and acoustic guitar, and singing.
With me as your teacher, there will NEVER be a dull moment in your lessons. I will take any and all of your ideas and we will work together to get you playing or singing the music YOU love! I believe music is about learning, growing, and having fun. If that is what YOU love to do, then I would be the BEST music teacher for YOU!

Welcome to Val's Music Studio!

Whether you are an experienced musician or an amateur, or just in the beginning of your educational journey, whether you need to improve your theory knowledge or need to get more confidence for an upcoming addition, whether you like classical music or want to try out for that next American Idol, I can help you to get started, open up your potentials, or bring your skills to the next level.

It's been over 15 years since I started teaching. I began my musical education in Siberian City of Tomsk , where I learned all the basics. After getting my Bachelors in Music Education and Chorus Conducting I was accepted to a Music College by Moscow State Conservatory in the name of P.I. Tchaikovsky, where I studied opera and voice. Upon getting my Bachelor in Voice I decided to continue my education at the Russian Academy of Music (Gnessin Institute) where I started to learn vocal pedagogy. Then I moved to the United States where I got my Masters in Voice...

I love everything about teaching! I love music; it is my life. I sleep, breath and dream music. I am a Columbia University Chicago graduate; I graduated with a degree in Music with a concentration in Classical Voice. I have performed in numerous of operas and musicals, as well as, sung on Gospel Cruises all around the world. In my eyes, the student is the main focus, so whatever issues, concerns or request the student may have I will treat them with priority. I am all about strengthening the natural born talent and making my students the best vocalist they can be. I'm here to serve the students and that is what I will do until they are confident in their gift...music.