San Bernardino, CA Music Performance Lessons

I've been teaching Music Performance for over four years. These lessons are specialized for helping my students prepare their vocals, stage presence, and performance for tryouts, auditions, and competitions in addition to honing their performative craft. If this is something you're interested in, you've came to the right place!

What my students learn is stage presence. How to hold and work a microphone and how to use the "three points" on a stage so that the entire audience feels like they are part of the experience.

We also go over some techniques to help with nervousness or "stage-fright." Students learn how to project, how to enunciate, and how to breathe. I give exercises to assist in learning how to develop a good on-stage appearance.

Every student is a unique person who deserves a lesson customized to their individual needs. Each of my students prospers in an atmosphere of patience and encouragement. While the lessons are fun and enjoyable, the serious student will be supported in the development of skills leading to a rewarding career. And the more casual students will grow in an appreciation of music that will always enrich their lives.

I begin each voice lesson with a warm-up to prepare the student for their session. Next, we do a series of exercises specially designed to help each individual develop their skill in a way that best fits them. We then work on a piece of their choice for the remainder of the lesson, perfecting their technique and helping them become performance ready. I teach with patience and fun because I feel that this is the key to achieving goals and inspiring a good habit of practice.

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~I recommend that my students keep a practice journal to record their daily ...

As a professional musician, I have performed in almost every environment imaginable. From singing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to playing rock bars with bands to world tours to studio recording sessions, I've done it all and can help you learn to do it better. What do you want to work on? I can help you be a better soloist or frontman (or frontwoman!), help you get your music on youtube, or get you ready for your first big tour. Book a session with me today or send me a message!

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Marianna is the director of proVoce vocal studio in Orange County, California. She also teaches at the California Music Studios in San Diego California. St.Margarets Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California, and has taught with David Green, founder of the Orange County High School for the Performing Arts in Santa Ana, California. proVoce vocal studio is where Marianna helps each student take the necessary steps to reach the full potential of their voice and performance. Since 1979 she has been helping aspiring performers refine their vocal technique for greater success in auditions and performances. Marianna’s training, life-long experience, and passionate commitment to helping students achieve their professional goals is the reason she so confidently says, “I get results.” And the results are real! Marianna has had six students perform on Broadway and others achieve national success in opera, film, television, and cabaret.

As someone who grew up performing all their life, I want to teach you how to be convey yourself in front of an audience!

Music performance is such a rewarding experience to know how to do and be able to enjoy.

Whether its performing karaoke or prepping to wow 100's of people, I can guide you through the steps of building up the confidence and knowledge of music performance.

I believe that music can truly heal the soul. Growing up I come from a family that loves music, and I embraced it cherish it as a pure element. I am studying for my Master's in Education and have a background teaching and coaching sports, as well as giving music lessons. I am finger-printed backgrounded checked to educate pre-school age and K-12 children and have a long history doing so. I have worked professionally with children in every age group including age 2, and adults of elderly age. I also have worked with those with ADHD, post stroke, type 1 diabetes ect so I am very comfortable and sympathetic to adjustments whenever necessary. I'm a yoga instructor, and have a very easy going vibe, though I am surprisingly organized and believe in always finding creative techniques to surpass our goals sooner than thought possible. I know whatever your goals are we can work to get you there, and I will always be here for support during and after private lessons with me.

The art of Music Performance is an extremely important skill to have as a musician. As entertainers, we thrive off of the enjoyment of our audience. I offer great insight on how to be a great performer, not only musically, but how one presents themselves to an audience. I have been a performing musician for the past 10 years and have had the pleasure of playing in places such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Mozarteum in Austria. I would love to offer my experience to any musician who needs it! I play percussion and drum set, but I offer insight to all instrumentalists as well as vocalists! I am so excited to meet new students and share my experiences with them!

The one thing I love more than singing, is performing! I will help you break out of your shell and loosen up in any type of performance setting. Need to impress judges in an audition? Need to get the crowd more involved in your performances? Want to kick stage fright to the curb? Want to stand out from every other singer? Want to look like a pro? Then you need to work on your performance skills! I can help you be the best you can be.