Derwood, MD Opera Voice Lessons

I've been teaching opera voice for over 6 years and my students have gone on to audition for musical plays, pursue musical roles, win competitions, and record CDs. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to breathe easier and have more freedom and as time goes on you'll be able to have a consistent, solid tone. I emphasize self-awareness and ask for feedback so that you know what to look for in your practices and performances. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Please note: Age 12-17 will receive 30-minute sessions to be sensitive to the developing voice. Age 18+ will receive 45-minute sessions.

Proper technique, warm ups, exercises, theory, ear training, proper repertoire based on age, ability and voice part. Preparation to audition for and perform in opera or for school.

As a graduate student of General Music Education, I have access to a number of performing opportunities including opera, recital, vocal solo class, master classes, and studio classes. The voice and opera program at my private music studio offer students a variety of course offerings that promote a strong technical and pedagogical foundation. Students receive weekly vocal instruction and, in addition, a weekly musical preparation sessions with the vocal coach.

Develop your discipline through an exercise routine to stregnthen your voice to accomplish your goals

Why study with Sammy Huh?

Results : Sammy delivers real breakthroughs for his students and their vocal goals. Immediately improve your range, resonance, endurance, flexibility, and build confidence in your technique at competitive rates.

National Experience/Practitioner : Sammy believes that his depth of experiences and expertise will benefit his students with proven methods of vocal success! He has performed nationwide with distinguished institutions such as Washington National Opera, Basilica of the National Shrine, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center-Alice Tully Hall, Juilliard Opera, Manhattan School of Music, Aspen Opera Theatre Center, Korean Embassy, Chautauqua Opera, Maryland Opera Studio, President's residence at UMD, etc.

Cross-Genre Expertise : Sammy has training and experiences with many genres of music including Musical Theatre, Opera, Pop, Jazz, and most recently R&B.

Genres: Pop, Classical, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Musical Theatre

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.

As an award winning vocalist, I know what it takes to have a great sound and technique. As a trained vocalist from Peabody and Berklee. I am able to teach what I have learned and apply it to a range of voice styles.

I have worked and studied with artist such as Richard Smallwood, Heart, Nona Hendricks, the Baltimore symphony orchestra, to name a few. For years I have worked in professional theatre and education and have taught children and adults alike how to tap into their confidence and bring out the voice they are meant to have.

Working with me, you will not only receive voice training but performance training as well. It is great to have a beautiful voice but what can you do with it if you have no stage presence?

With me you will learn
-Proper voice technique for your genre of music
-How to expand your range
-Traditional and Jazz theory
-Stage Presence

and that is just the beginning. No matter the age, you will succeed with me because my focus is on helping you grow.

I've been teaching voice and piano to students ages 4-adult for 5 years and I cannot get enough of it! It inspires me to see my students find confidence and make breakthroughs, and I truly strive to have a special bond with every single one of my students.

I specialize in the beginner piano student and beginner/intermediate voice student. Lessons are customized to the needs of the client, and while building a strong technical foundation you will also have a lot of fun! While helping you develop your voice you will also learn breath support, sight singing, a bit of music theory and text interpretation. Piano students will learn to sight read, go more in depth into theory and train their ear! Want to do both? Even better! We'll find the perfect mix to get you singing and playing in no time.

I have over 20 years of experience singing and teaching. I have been around the world learning from the best in the business and have access to many performance opportunities for my students to try out their craft.
Vocal technique and also training in musical development is key and both must go hand in hand.