Opera Voice Lessons in Westwood. Amazing Teachers.

Do you want to learn how to sing with consistency and ease? I will help you build a foundation for your voice! I am offering classical voice lessons. All ages and levels are welcome and lessons will be customizable to your needs/goals. I believe that building a solid technique will allow you to sing any genre. Wether you're looking to brush up on your technique or just make some music, message me and see if we're a good match!

Experienced teacher of 14 years, specializing in classical and musical theater repertoire. A Master of Music in Voice pedagogy with an emphasis on the young developing voice, Raymon has students that have had leading roles on Broadway, National Musical Tours, and Regional Theaters throughout the New York Tri-State Area. A professional opera singer, Ray has sung nationally and aborad in numerous operatic and musical productions including La boheme, Carousel, and Sweeney Todd. Raymon has also directed and produced numerous musical theater camps and productions for children, including productions of Your A good man Charlie Brown and The 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee.

I am a classically trained singer, and I prioritize health above all else when teaching voice. As a soloist, I work with students to improve their abilities to sing confidently and technically efficient by themselves. I teach everything from standard operatic repertoire, musical theater (helping them get roles like Cinderella from "Into the Woods" and Gabriella from "High School Musical"), popular music, and much more. I love learning from my students and their interests.

I love teaching and I have been doing it for 14 years. I started teaching as an adjunct professor at Florida State University while receiving my Masters degree in vocal performance. I have gone on to sing with small Opera companies, Universal Studios, and cruise ships. However, teaching is something that I remain passionate about. For me it is rewarding to see my students grow as performers and become stronger singers.

I have studied classical voice from the age of 13 with instructors from The Metropolitan Opera. I have sung classical arias in Italian, German, French and Latin.

In our lesson, we will focus on the three pillars of singing: Alignment, breathing, and relaxation. We will work on classical vocal technique through simple exercises. I have exercises for people of all vocal ranges and types. I will adapt my lessons to your specific needs.

We will select the perfect music for you to work on, and I will accompany you on piano. If the music is in a foreign language, I can work on pronunciation with you. If needed, I will record piano tracks for you to practice in between lessons.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. I can't wait to get started!

For the past thirteen years I was living in New York City where, along with my performance career, I enjoyed teaching private voice lessons. I'm teaching a wide range of students from Beginners to Advanced and a wide range of styles from Classical to Contemporary.

Topics Covered

Healthy vocal technique
Breath control
Repertoire selection
Musical/dramatic interpretation
Stage presence
Period style
Diction (English, French, Italian, German)
Musicianship
Reading music
Sight singing
Ear Training
Rhythm

I hold a Master Degree in classical singing from The Juilliard School in New York.