Private lessons with top Singing instructors near Los Angeles, CA

Hi there! Thank you for considering me in your search for a voice instructor. As a voice teacher and vocal coach, I sincerely belief that anyone who possesses the true desire and drive can learn to sing and use their voice to it's fullest potential. Vocal technique, especially for singing, isn't something you must simply be born with, it is something you can learn! I provide a safe, encouraging, and instructive space in which to try new things so you can discover your own unique voice and talent. With proper training and practice, you will discover that you really can do it! If you have the passion and the drive to stick to it and work hard, you can sing the music you’ve always dreamed of. Broadway and Musical Theater are special loves of mine and I have been both performing and teaching students of all ages for more than 10 years. I have a BA in Music and Vocal Performance with a background in Vocal Pedagogy and Classical Technique. I offer competitive pricing and both in-person as well as remote private lessons so you can learn from the comfort and safety of your own home! I love helping students grow, overcome their own vocal challenges, and reach their singing goals in a way that is fun, empowering, affirming, and inspiring. I love how excited my students get every time they make a new breakthrough and find they can now do with ease something they may have thought was impossible for them before! I have worked with students of all ages at a variety of skill levels. Everything from absolute beginners to advanced performers who are looking to improve their technique and vocal health. My sweet spot is any student who needs a little help finding their musical confidence, building good vocal habits, and/or infusing their natural love of singing with the technique needed to overcome vocal challenges and take them to the next level. I also have extensive, multi-genre performance experience as a soloist and collaborative vocalist in musical theater, rock and jazz bands, a capella singing groups, and choral music. Therefore, I understand the needs and challenges of the performer and am able to equip students with the tools they need to meet and sustain their performance goals.

Beginner- Exploring the vast canon of musical theater to find your personal niche, beginning singing technique appropriate to show tunes, and learning how to let go of self-consciousness so it's fun to sing in front of others! Intermediate- Building your repertoire and audition options, adding skills to your technique, learning how to appropriately act the song. Advanced- Refining skills and technique, focus on performance.

Studied Vocal performance and songwriting at Berklee College of Music In Boston. - Online Lessons : You will learn about proper vocal technique, vocal health, how to increase range & artistic interpretation/emotional delivery and performance . A broad range of styles are taught from musical theater, Jazz, contemporary, Rnb and classical. You will gain the utmost understanding of vocal control for any genre or vocal delivery.

I've worked with students who came in struggling to find pitch and they've left with powerful voices. I've worked with professionals looking to open a new opportunity and they did. This isn't rocket science, there's no secret formula. But, I do work very hard to help you discover the unique and powerful qualities of your voice. This and proper technique are key. You can include other instruments in these sessions.

I've been teaching voice for eight years and my students have gone on to study at CalArts, La Guardia, The New School, and more. I encourage students to bring in songs they've written themselves! I specialize in Jazz, Pop/Contemporary, Broadway and Choral styles, and have the following tools available: microphones, keyboard, Logic Pro, Spotify premium for karaoke backing tracks, sheet music.

Let's Play Music! Many people think that learning an instrument or developing quality singing skills is a long and grueling process that takes years before being any fun, but this couldn't be any farther from the truth! Especially in this day and age with so many resources available, it does not have to take decades to reach a fun and satisfactory level of musicianship. What you are looking for is someone who can teach you what YOU want to know. My approach to music teaching is fully CUSTOMIZABLE. Instead of following a strict curriculum, every lesson is tailored specifically to your goals and interests. Not interested in reading notes? No problem. Only want to cover your favorite pop songs? You got it. Trying to write your own stuff? Let's focus there! Whatever makes music fun for you, you can count on me to help you find less work and more play. For every student I keep a shared journal of our lessons together documenting what we worked on, resources we used, and goals or practice ideas for the week. My inbox is always open for questions or ideas. As an active partner in your curriculum design, you gain valuable insight, not only on music, but on how to go about expanding your knowledge of it, even on your own. So what are you waiting for? Let's play some music! Have questions? I'm more than happy to help point you in the right direction. (whether or not that's with me) Vocal Training focuses could include... Building Confidence Establishing Range and Key Physical components of voice Tone and Vibrato development Singing for Theater Opera Training Punk or Scream Training Identifying your unique sound and more!

Breathing and Support Technique, Belting Technique, Blending, Placement, Improving Tone and Building Resonance and Freeing up your Voice, Song Interpretation, Protecting your vocal cords, Warmup Exercises, Discovering your Unique Voice, Improvisation, and More!

Singers--and those who want to be--need opportunities to sing! Some are ready to shine and just need training. Others need training AND encouragement in an environment that feels safe and private, while they gain confidence, which slowly effects the sounds they make, allowing them to be ready to shine. Teresa specializes in working with students of all ages and stages who know the styles of music they want to explore and master. Her passions as a teacher include preparing students to pursue their musical interests armed with technique, music-reading capabilities, and the "building blocks" of music: knowledge of functional music theory and how to use it.