Music Performance Lessons in Westport Point. Amazing Teachers.

Are you a musician or singer? Would you like to discover the secrets of performance: confidence, charisma, and showmanship? Or, do you have a piece that you would like to sharpen for an upcoming performance? I hold a B.M. from Berklee College of Music and I have over thirty-three years' experience as both a performer and instructor. Furthermore, I've written extensively on the subject of performance with several books, CD courses, and articles in publication.

Lara can help you to overcome performance anxiety and shine onstage through the implementation of mindfulness and meditation techniques.

Piano, singing, or both. We'll focus on the repertoire you love to perform. Lesson subject areas include practice skills, technique, musicianship, music reading, rehearsal and performance etiquette, stage presence, acting, and performance preparation.

I have been working as a professional musician since 1987. In that time, I've played many roles alongside a wide range of established and emerging talent, from around the world, including band leader, accompanist, music producer, composer, arranger, co-writer, teacher, coach and mentor. Along the way, I have continued to pursue my passion for education, teaching private music lessons to amateurs, professionals and hobbyists from all walks of life.

As a performing singer/songwriter, I have appeared on radio and television stations and been a regular at premiere music venues across the United States. We will come at the subject of Music Performance from many angles to customize a step-by-step routine that will help you prepare.

Expect to cover such performance essentials as: preparation (how to time your skills to be your best self), visualization, confidence and channeling nervous energy, crowd communication, stage presence, and other factors that contribute to your caliber as a performer.