Music Lessons in Weston, MA. It's your time.

Want to find your voice? From classical to contemporary repertoire, singers of all ages can excel and find their truest voice if they learn the foundational principles and techniques for singing.

Kristen, mezzo-soprano, is a vocal pedagogue and performer, currently completing her Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy at the New England Conservatory of Music. After 15 years of studying voice and 6 years of teaching voice, she firmly believes that every singer - regardless of their age - has a unique voice which can grow and shine in any genre by learning, practicing, and applying the fundamental building blocks of singing. Kristen teaches voice in the hope of helping and inspiring current and future musicians to achieve their musical dreams while expanding their horizons to new challenges and goals as well.

Kristen is an avid performer both nationally and internationally. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and German Studies from Furman University. She ...

Mixing improvisation with rote technicality imbues the student with input into the education process, allowing them to make their own patterns on a foundation of theoretical veracity. This makes the process both personal and fun!

ABOUT ME: I’m a drum teacher and artist who resides and has a studio space in Northborough, MA. I primarily teach at my studio, but will also travel to your home or have lessons via Skype or FaceTime. I have been playing drums since I was 6. I first started teaching in 2000. I could never fathom my life being void of this connection and want to pass on this healthy bond to others.

The diversity and abilities of my current and former students speak to my innate ability to connect, efficiently and effectively, and to teach. If you asked each of them independently, they share this common answer: they come away with a solid understanding of rhythm and the role of the drummer in a band, as an accompanying instrument, as a sound-base for meditation, as well as a holding the firm knowledge of the techniques and attitudes that make for excellent musicianship.

My goal for each of my students is that they become the best drummer that lives in them, one they have yet to meet. I want to get

Teaching a classical violin repertoire and technique.

My only job is to help you find your own voice!
And to have a lot of fun along the way!

We record you all the time in a recording studio environment. Then you will benefit from getting used to that voice that only you can hear. This is like having your own producer!

I am no throat specialist, but, I have accompanied singers for decades and may have some suggestions to help you. From breathing to posture to intonation, to energy, enunciation and more, there is a lot to cover.

I will accompany your singing at the keyboard all the time. I will also encourage your recording with karaoke tracks as well. Listening to yourself is exciting and helpful. Get over that insecurity. Come sing with confidence!

An integrated approach:
Music almost always involves several skills. Below are some of the complementary skills that I can help you with. In my Semper Method, we always address several of them at every session. For example, we record, sing and play all the time. To sing you ...

Not sure which type of lesson you want? Choose this option to explore acoustic and classical guitar styles depending on the guitars you already own.

SKILLS:
-How to read music on the guitar
-How to accompany yourself while you sing
-Pick + finger-style playing
-Learning full songs or pieces
-How to play scales, chords, and building your own
-How to compose/write your own music
-Proper technique and tone
-Harmonics and other fun techniques
-Basic to advanced rhythms
-Effective ways to practice + memorize the music
-OPTIONAL: playing with an amplifier + effects!