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Joshua M.  - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!

Joshua M. - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!

“Produce a Healthy Competitive Sound/Find Truth in Your Work”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: No
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Singing, Broadway Singing, Music Performance, Opera Voice, Speaking Voice, Acting
    Education

    University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Drama - 09/2005-06/2009 (Degree received)

    Specialties
    I only work on a flex schedule with my students, so when booking lessons- rather than selecting a specific day and time for lessons, we schedule each lesson from week to week as we go. I have lots of open hours for teaching, though they are not reflected on my calendar, as my schedule tends to fluctuate.

    I have a strong background in musical theatre but believe that it all comes from the same place. Good technique is good technique which stems from more of a "classical" background. ...
    Lesson Details
    I believe that all singing comes from the same place, technically (Opera, Musical Theatre, Pop, etc.). I work more on building a strong foundation from which everything else comes. That includes breath, placement and the stripping away of bad vocal habits that inhibit us from making healthy productive sounds. A strong foundation does usually mean having a stronger sense of your "legit" voice because it takes more work to involve your palate and breath which makes Musical Theatre/Pop seem like a ...
    About
    As an actor, Joshua graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Judith Blazer’s 2005/2007 company of the Artist’s Crossing.
    Performance credits include roles in The Trojan Women, Godspell, Burn This, Comedy of Errors, Children of Eden, Othello, Show Boat, Sunday in the Park with George, The Chosen, Sweeney Todd..., The Laramie Project, and Les Miserables to name a few.
    As a director, Joshua directed ...
    Equipment
    In-Studio: A space for lessons with a large library of music/plays. An upright piano.

    In-Home: They should provide a piano. I have an abundance of sheet music to create a book for the students as well.
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    • Joshua M.  - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!
    • Joshua M.  - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!
    • Joshua M.  - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!
    • Joshua M.  - FLEX LESSONS ONLY!
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 14 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Thank You Josh! Wow, what can I say. I came to Josh timid, unconfident, with no idea how to sing. I wanted to sing an a capella arrangement for my wife at our wedding and Josh certainly helped me along.What a world of difference from when I started to left. Very patient, understanding vocal coach, will challenge and inspire his students..Thank you Josh! I could not have done it without you. May 16, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Bravo! Joshua is a superb teacher at many levels. He is insightful and intuitive, and at the same time, very technical and talented. Last but not least, he is also patient and kind. He is perhaps the best teacher I've ever had (and, believe me, I went to school for a long time!). May 15, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by amazing Today was my first time working with Joshua. I enjoyed my lesson with him and i cant wait into the next one. Joshua really did related to me. He understand what I want and get what am trying to do. Joshua is a lovely person May 9, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Student's (Ella) mother Ella and I think Joshua is fabulous! He is a technically excellent and enthusiastic teacher with great personality. My only request is that he has Ella sing a song or two during each lesson as doing so will keep her interest up. She knows the basics are important but is a bit frustrated that she hasn't had the chance to sing much. Although she understands the importance of learning the skills, she is only 10 and I think singing a song or two with Joshua giving her tips will actually make her more committed to practicing and focusing on technique.Overall we are thrilled with Joshua and recommending him to friends! January 29, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Wonderful personalized vocal training! A really top notch teacher. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a teacher that will expand and push their skills. Joshua is extremely adept at identifying and working on your weaker spots while at the same time perfecting your strengths, but in all in a constructive way. He does a great job at explaining the concepts of singing in an understandable and comprehensible way, so that one can really understand how to advance and correct bad habits. However, FYI he is not a teacher for students who just want someone to praise their every note or just to practice a song or two, he for those who want to become better singers. Like a good trainer he will adjust to your level and push you. I can only imagine where I'll be 6 months to a year from now! January 3, 2012
    Rated 5 out of 5 by I agree with everything in all of the other comments about Joshua. I was immediately impressed with how approachable he is, and he is very good at explaining how and why we do certain exercises. I've only had a few lessons so far, but I really trust that he will be able to get me to where I want to go with my singing. December 18, 2011
    Rated 4 out of 5 by I really couldn't ask for a better teacher. I feel like I've made real progress over the 7 months that I've been taking lessons, and Joshua's engaging personality make the lesson a highlight of my week. Learning proper technique is a slow process, but it's well worth it. November 16, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Mr Joshua is an excellent teacher who really knows what he's talking about when it comes to singing. He does not believe in any "quick fixes" but instead wants you to learn to sing correctly and not develop bad habits that might limit your singing in the future. I've been taking lessons with Joshua for a little under a year now. At times I get frustrated with myself when I have an on-going problem with some aspect of my voice, and I would often like to give up and just move onto something I'm better at. But one of the best things about Joshua is that he does not let his students off easy. Learning to sing isn't an easy process, but if you're serious about learning, Joshua is awesome at helping you challenge yourself. November 9, 2011
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