Finksburg, MD Singing Lessons

I am an accomplished vocal coach and songwriter and currently work with a wide variety of singers from young beginners to professionals who look to develop through ear training, singing and songwriting. In a unique way I guide people to become better performers and musicians through the combination of voice, piano and composition.

I focus on proper technique and breath, as I am a very firm believer that with a solid technique, students can explore whatever genres and repertoire they want. I like to spend about half the lesson working on technique and warm ups and half of the lesson working on music, but of course that varies on what the student wants to work on and what I feel is appropriate.

Everyone can sing. You may just not know how yet. I have taught hundreds of people who were sure they couldn't sing, had been told by others they were terrible singers and within an hour, maybe less, they realize they CAN! They just had to learn how.

And everyone SHOULD sing.

You choose from either a 30 minute or 60 minute lesson. 30 minutes gets you warm-ups to improve range and breath,1 song worked through, sheet music, and a practice CD for you to use between lessons. 60 min lessons is similar, but with 2-3 songs worked through each lesson.

I have extensive singing and teaching experience, in genres including classical, musical theatre, and pop. I believe that excellent technique is the basis for singing in any genre, and apply that to my teaching. I teach singers how to sing healthfully with their own unique voice, in any genre.

I'm an experienced vocal teacher for over 10 years that's looking to work with eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation in what they need to know to be successful.

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 a voice teacher I focus on establishing the fundamental and a solid technique that I can then expand upon to help voices blossom. I work very well with both children and adults and provide and fun and engaging environment that allows students to develop and grow their love of music. I am proficient in piano, the French language, and Italian, German, French, English, and Russian diction.

We have over 15 years of teaching and performance experience. Our lessons are customized to the needs and interest of the students. We accept students ages 6 to 96! You'll be singing your favorite song before the end of your first lesson!

Looking for someone a bit younger and more laid-back to teach your child, with the skills and techniques for a fully-fledged music educator? You got the whole package right here! I have been in private voice lessons, top choirs, and the head of any singing role I've been put into for 7 years. I take pride in my singing ability although it is more classically trained, I meld these classical techniques to match pop genres. Have you ever wondered how Sam Smith can hit those notes without going into full falsetto? I can teach you. I can also teach piano, guitar, and ukelele to accompany yourself.