Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Colora, MD

My approach is fun, simple, and easy to understand. I focus on getting a strong foundation and excellent first experience with music. The child will be given a lesson and theory book to work from, but will also be encouraged to sing music they personally like. This keeps the child motivated to practice and adds an element of fun! These songs can then be used in our recitals, for auditions, or put in their personal repertoire book.

I have also successfully prepared many students for their Cab Calloway School for the Arts auditions and have made it in.

Get a strong technical foundation. Build your repertoire. Prepare for auditions.

I have been singing since I was two years old. Growing up I was in a family gospel band and performed at community events and fundraisers as well as in church. I studied Opera and Classical music for a time and have performed everything from Americana to Gypsy and New Orleans Jazz so I know how to work with my voice to use it in various capacities with great control. I am also a singer/songwriter/ performer of contemporary folk originals. I am excited to find your unique voice and style and work together to really make it your own.

I love sharing my passion for music-making with others. I can help you develop a more in-depth experience with your voice. I work with students of all ages. I emphasize developing proper technique, achieving efficient practice, and paying attention to details in the music. I also emphasize music reading, aural skills and ear training.

My students and I work together to improve vocal technique, develop performance style and build confidence. I happily coach total beginners, professional singers and everyone in between. The methods I use draw on a range of contemporary teaching concepts that aim to help you get the most out of YOUR unique voice, as opposed to trying to produce a specific, 'cookie cutter' sound. Although, if you want to work towards a particular vocal style (Broadway, studio- pop, metal etc) we can absolutely explore that too.

Ultimately, I just want to help you achieve your singing goals, whether that's to nail an audition, master your vocal runs, work towards a performance or just to crush your morning shower karaoke session!

As a professional opera singer and recitalist, Rachel uses her first-hand experience in the business to guide her students and to teach them healthy vocal technique. Her students find her to be energetic, warm, and one of her biggest goals is to make her students feel more empowered when they leave than when they arrived. Music is a transformative art form and she hopes to enrich her student’s lives.

Learning proper singing technique is essential for the health of singers of all ages and genres. And YES! Everyone can sing! Rachel personalizes each lesson to her students' needs and provides a safe and fun atmosphere that is essential to creative learning. Musicianship, better intonation, breath control, support, tone quality, freedom of sound, and a love of music are all topics covered in voice lessons.