Singing with Mayila J.

Mayila is a native of Columbus, Ohio and has studied classical voice with premiere vocal instructors including Dr. Mary Jane Ayers of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Dr. Kathryn Hearden of George Mason University. She is currently studying music obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts of Classical Music Performance at George Mason University. Mayila has taught at Metropolitan School of the Arts, Joy of Dance, and has taught many students through takelessons. She is currently voluntarily teaching students at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington and is performing locally in the metropolitan area. Mayila has had the opportunity to perform with legends such as Patti LaBelle and Earth, Wind, and Fire at the Kennedy Center and has also performed with Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree of 2011. She has starred in productions such as George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" as Serena and Sir William Schwenck Gilbert"s "Pirates of Penzance" as Mabel performed at H Street Playhouse. She has won awards for the Omega Psi Phi National Voices Competition in Performance and Musicianship and has been inducted into the Mason Vocalists Society which performs around the Fairfax area. She is a passionate performer as well as teacher and her experience in many artistic fields will prove beneficial to your journey of growth and discovery. *** Lesson Details *** My teaching style is one of great work ethic and dedication. I am greatly passionate about music and the power it has to infect others with positivity. This passion spills over into the way I conduct lessons with my students. My approach is very direct and supportive. I believe that the human mind is more capable than the voice itself; and once I can get a student past their own mental blocks, I am able to unleash the vocal capabilities he/she possesses. I also believe that most students I have and will work with have a range of ability that differs from the next student. I cannot promise to you that you will leave me being able to sing so ferociously you'll break glass; but I can promise you that I will stretch you until you become the best vocalist you possibly can. I will give you the opportunity to improve your technique and be the singer you've always wanted to be! ***Although it is stated that the preferred ages are 13-25 years, I am willing to teach 5 years younger or older than this range. I am most familiar with voices 13-25 but have some experience with voices slightly outside this range.*** *** Studio Equipment *** Included in studio: piano & music stand *No equipment necessary for student to bring *** Travel Equipment *** n/a *** Specialties *** Voice: Specializing in Classical, R&B, Pop, Jazz Dance: Specializing in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop