
Experience the joy of singing from a patient, fun and well-qualified teacher and coach.
About Me
I teach many different styles of music and work with beginners to advanced. My teaching studio is equipped with a P.A. system so that my students can also work on their performance skills.
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Lesson Details
Carol has been a Oceanside private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2006. Carol is a certified local music teacher.
Subjects Taught
Piano Singing Music Theory Speaking Voice
My Specialties
music theory, voice, singing, speaking, beginning piano, performance skills I specialize in jazz though I don't have much call for that. I'm good with most styles except Rap & Opera. I am a believer in Speech Level singing. I combine methods of Caesari and the methods that both Musician Institute & Los Angeles Music Academy use.
My Education
Wheaton North - college prep - 1969-1972 (degree received)
Northland College - art - 1972-1973 (not complete)
Wisc. College Conservatory of Music - jazz voice - 1973-1975 (not complete)
Musician's Institute - voice - 1990-1991 (degree received)

Student Feedback for Carol F.
Average Rating (11 Reviews)








She is excellent teacher:D
She teaches me kindly and slowly so even I'm not a native speaker, I can understand her lesson very well. Also she knows what I can do what I cannot do and gives me proper excercise every week. I really enjoy her lesson and I love her!!!
– Tokiko A. August 23, 2011



Ms. Carol is very patient and understanding of her students ability and needs. She makes learning fun and praises appropriately while pushing the students to grow with recommendations on how to improve each week. We love her!
Thanks Ms. Carol :)




Great Teacher
I watched as Ms Carol gave my grand daughter singing instructions. I thought she was very informative, and was really great with teaching techniques.
– Thomas C. July 01, 2011



My daughter loves Carol! She is patient, upbeat, and is an excellent voice instructor. We are happy to have found her!
– Laura B. March 12, 2011



Musician
Carol is a great voice instructor. She's really brought singing to my level and I can notice a difference just after 2 lessons! And she's just a great person all around.
– Kolby K. February 23, 2011



Great teacher, technically first rate but it's the encouragement and support that are also much appreciated. Carol is very patient and a pleasure to work with. I would strongly recommend her to other students.
– Andrew G. February 14, 2011



Fun and knows her stuff
Carol is a great teacher. She is a lot of fun and helps you to not take yourself so seriously however is very serious and knowledgeable about teaching you how to sing properly. She makes you feel comfotable. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
– Elisa T. January 02, 2011



Carol is great - she is very easy to understand, very comfortable to work withand a nice, funny person too! Carol makes it seem like fun playtime and as a bonus I am also seeing progress and getting results too, and after only a few weeks!
– Barbara L. April 12, 2010



Perfect Teacher for me
I love Carol. She is patient and kind and her musical background is perfect for my goals. She gives me tips and instruction that are helping me move toward perfecting my voice and style - and it's honest feedback. Now, making myself practice every day is the next hurdle to get over. I can see progress every time I practice. Thanks Carol, see you soon~!
– Judy T. November 28, 2009



fabulous
My 13 year old daughter, Maddy, is REALLY enjoying her voice lessons with Carol. As a voice coach, Carol does it all. She starts with finding out where your skill level is at then proceeds with the basics of how the vocal cords work...which is very useful information that I think many voice coaches overlook. From there she goes over proper vocal warm up exercises AND why these exercises are important .(ie how they effect the vocal cords and the resulting sound that comes from them). Then Carol helped Maddy pick an appropriate song for her vocal range and singing style. She gave her a CD and went over the lyrics, marking the breathing points. Only 3 lessons to date and I can already hear Maddy's voice moving toward a refined, professional level. She has a warm, inviting type approach that is quite well received by my daughter. (who has several years of musical theater experience, but never any private voice lessons) Maddy has had callbacks for many lead roles but, to date, has just missed those spots and ended up with ensemble roles. I truly think Carol will give Maddy that extra "something" that will give her that first lead role in the very near future. Thank you Carol!
– Michelle F. December 29, 2008



I found Carol's easygoing style of teaching to be spot on for my daughter Sarah. I think there was an instant rapport between teacher and student, and Sarah's already made noticeable gains in self-confidence.
– Paul J. July 19, 2008
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