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Chris A.

Chris A.

“Sing Your Heart Out Without Singing Your Voice Out!”

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    Austin, TX, 78729

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: No
    • Online Lessons: Yes
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Singing, Broadway Singing, Opera Voice
    Subjects Taught Online
    Singing, Broadway Singing, Opera Voice
    Education
    University of North Texas - BA-Voice - 2007-2011
    Specialties
    I teach primarily Pop, Classical, R&B/Soul and the milder Rock genres.
    Lesson Details
    I prefer to teach ages 12 and up.

    I'm very sensitive and flexible when it comes to my approach with students. During our first few lessons, we both get a sense of what works for you. Some students like a high-energy, fast-paced lesson, and others like a more slow, calm, thoughtful approach.

    For curriculum, I primarily use vocal exercises that have been backed up with scientific evidence and research, then give assistance exercises that help do those exercises with an increasing degree ...
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    About
    Chris A. holds his Bachelor's Degree in Voice from the University of North Texas. He was a member of UNT's A Capella Choir, ranked among the top five undergraduate choirs in the nation. He has worked with numerous acclaimed performers and voice teachers including Laurel Miller, Lella Cuberli, Richard Croft, Dr. Stephen Morscheck and Dr. Stephen Austin. As young as 16, he began attending both vocal pedagogy and Alexander Technique workshops and has taken lessons with college voice professors ...
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    Equipment
    In-Studio: Piano and Voice Recorder.

    In-Home: The student is expected to provide a keyboard or piano. Additional materials include: -Three Ring Binder -Pencil -Sheet music we are working on -Notebook paper -Recording device of some kind

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 5 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Great option for singers I recently had a session with Chris and it was phenomenal. I'm mainly a songwriter but my sound has improved with the directions that my teacher gave me. Not only have I extended my vocal range, but I have also concentrated on my vocal control. The lesson of it all was foreign to me but makes a difference. I would highly consider Chris as an instructor because of the friendly and helpful online lessons I received. :) March 9, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Fabulous! I think that Chris is a GREAT teacher. He tailored his lessons to meet my needs, and was quite professional during our sessions. His method of teaching breathing first, rather than start right in on Me and Bobby McGee, surprised me at first but it is very effective. I couldn't recommend him more. March 4, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Knowledgeable, patient, friendly teacher who catered perfectly to my skill-level and needs. As someone with only a small amount of vocal training and knowledge, I needed an experience that would cater to my current skill-level and encourage me to move forward. Chris made me feel completely comfortable and emphasized the importance of singing naturally. Chris offered me simple, concrete explanations of how the voice works and why we implement certain singing exercises - this makes our practice together fun and natural, and reveals the relative simplicity in applying certain vocal techniques. He was very personable, consistently offered more explanation when needed, and invited me to help shape the lesson experience by asking for my input and feedback. Most importantly, he gave me real recommendations that I could start applying immediately! Chris is very knowledgeable - I would definitely recommend his services and plan to have more lessons with him! March 4, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Very Pleased! Chris shows great patience and makes lessons fun for my daughter. She has already shown great improvement in her confidence in just a few short weeks! May 30, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Amazing Trying to learn to sing for on my own, I was unsuccessful Chris's teaching and methods showed me to sing the right way to and I made progress very very fast.. now I have a band and Chris is helping me ever step of the way.. I am truly inspired now that I have learned to sing the right way. He has completely exceeded my expectations. hope that I hope that I can stay with him a long time.. April 10, 2012

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