Sellersburg, IN Singing Lessons

During my time with students, I strive to assist them in taking risks, discovering the joy of music, and making progress with their singing. No matter what their goals are- All-State Choir, opera, musical theatre, or just having fun, I love helping them reach them. By looking at different genres of vocal music, we will focus on many different aspects of singing, from music theory, to expressive performance, to the foundation of healthy singing.

I believe that every student is unique and learns in his or her own way. Therefore, I tailor the pace and focus of lessons on each student’s interests and abilities. I believe it is integral for all students to have an understanding of music theory and therefore, work on theory and sight-reading. In addition, I think a well-rounded musical education is key, and work on an array of genres with my students including folk songs, art songs, and musical theatre. Students will work on 2-5 songs at once, and will consider a song "learned" once ...

I've trained professionally with one of the world's great operatic basses, Stephen Morscheck. I've sung in professional ensembles and have produced vocal recordings with a Grammy-nominated producer. I've worked with students of all ages to improve their voices, from young beginners all the way to students in their 80s! I've helped students prepare for American Idol competitions, music school auditions, and state singing competitions. I'll show you how to have the best posture, pitch, pronunciation and projection to sing your favorite songs just like you want!

Students will learn proper vocal technique, how to read sheet music, proper diction for the most commonly used languages, and other skills necessary for success. Students are requested to bring any and all music available to each lesson (IMSLP is a great resource), along with a writing utensil (pencil preferred).

Including warm-ups, repertoire, vocal technique, performance practice, breathing, phonation, pitch, diction, and musicality.

I start every lesson with vocal warm-ups. Then we learn different techniques to increase range, posture, and breathing. I can make song recommends and we work on songs that the student wants to learn. I set up video for my students to see and hear themselves. I accompany the student on either the piano or the guitar.

We work to cultivate your singing voice so you can let the song of your heart shine forth with power and passion. During lessons, we work through vocal warm-ups, vocal exercises and a song of your choice (any style is great). It is most helpful to have a backing track of your song during the lesson. I teach solid vocal technique to help students find and develop their unique sound and maintain a strong and healthy singing voice for years.

Tamra is a former star of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, having starred as "Christine Daae" opposite both Michael Crawford and Davis Gaines. She has been teaching voice for over 17 years, and has students who are now working professionals on Broadway, TV and Film, and on tour as pop/rock musicians and recording artists. She hold a degree from The University of Michigan School of Music (Musical Theatre), and her students have been accepted to over 25 universities and conservatories nationwide. She is a true vocal "geek", and has dedicated her teaching career to always being on the cutting edge of vocal pedagogy (teaching methods). Tamra fuses Old World Training with modern science and teaches all styles of singing, legit, belting, and pop/rock effects and distortions. Her students are known for vocal power, stamina, range, and stylistic versatility. Tamra has studied Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner Technique, and is a candidate for membership to The Actor's ...

At Voice Couture we take a holistic approach to coaching the singing voice. We believe that singers are athletes and must consider the whole body and the surrounding environment as we work on the voice. You will be taught to learn your whole body as it relates to your voice and not just the voice alone.

You will receive a voice profile that will be used as a baseline for setting goals and tracking your progress.

Healthly Vocal Techniques
Breathing Techniques
Resonance Techniques
Style Techniques
Song preparation
Increasing range & power

I am a professional singer with ten years of private teaching experience. I have taught students interested in all types of genres. My background is in classical/operatic singing, but I also have extensive experience in choirs, gospel, musical theatre and jazz. I have a solid understanding of the vocal mechanism. We will work with the voice holistically, focusing on the body-mind-spirit connection.

Students must be at least 13 years old to begin vocal study.