Harmans, MD Singing Lessons

I've been teaching chorus and doing private voice lessons for almost 10 years. For the past years, my students in private singing lessons have gained a basic understanding of vocal anatomy and become more skilled in correct breathing technique, moving between vocal registers and producing balanced tone. I usually select an age appropriate song for my students to learn for each session, and each skill the students learned during the lessons will be applied to the singing of that song.

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.

I will be able to teach all levels of music to my students. It is important that my students know the foundation of music from breathing properly to being able to sight see. I have everything for all levels.

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've had experience working with both beginners looking to sing for enjoyment as well as coaching aspiring professionals to refine their craft and move ahead with career goals! I tailor lessons according to your goals while also helping you discover and fulfill your maximum potential. I establish and maintain a calm, safe space for us to explore your voice without pressure or judgment, and encourage your insights and creativity.

I also emphasize the importance of overall musicianship for singers so that they have deeper understanding and appreciation for their musical selection. This can include learning to sight sing, transposing songs to your correct key, accurately communicating preferred tempo and rhythmic feel to other musicians, writing charts in order to work with live bands and so on.

My students have achieved admission into Berklee College of Music in Boston, lead roles in their school plays such as Peter Pan and Into the Woods, and new levels of confidence and vocal technique that have made them the stars of their local talent shows and concerts!
I am a vocal coach with over 10 years of experience singing on stage in bands, in professional musical theater, and in voice competitions. I've been trained in Jazz, Classical, Musical Theater (legit and contemporary styles), Rock, Pop, and Folk Music (Americana and Celtic).
I am absolutely sure that any singer of any age or ability can come to me with their audition, performance, and vocal technique goals, and together we will achieve those goals and more!
I love bringing the joy and beauty of singing to others and I can guarantee you'll leave our lessons with results beyond what you had thought possible.

Take private voice and performance from fully certified Somatic Voicework(tm) instructor Maddie.

Maddie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from Weber State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Central Florida. She received her certification in Somatic Voicework (tm) - The LoVetri Method from Shenandoah Universtiy in 2013 and has been teaching private voice and performance techniques in varying styles for nearly a decade maintaining a studio of over 30 students ages eight and up.

Maddie has a great passion for sharing the foundations of functional singing propelled by vocal science to those eager to learn. Watching students grow, develop their technical skillset, and discover the power within their own voices is one of the great joys of being a teacher. Develop your range, muscular control, register balance/extension, and vocal health all while learning to meet the industry standard of singers today. Now accepting beginner, intermediate,

I have teaching voice for 14 years! My students have performed on Broadway, National Tours, Cruise Lines and Regional Theater, as well as in their local communities. Audition Preparation is my specialty! I focus on breath support and vocal placement, range expansion and mending the break, and selection of material. Please visit my website Larryfriedmanvocalcoach.com for more detailed information! Thank you for supporting the arts!!!

I began singing Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight at a very young age, but eventually fell in love with classical singing, as well. I teach many genres, with an equal love for all of them, but with a healthy technique so your singing is supported, comfortable, and therefore more enjoyable to both the listener and the performer. I will tailor the lessons to your individual desires, but generally focus on breath support, placement, and style/interpretation.I also enjoy helping students find their range. I believe music lessons should be a fun place to explore and try new things!

Berklee College of Music '16 - Voice principle, B.A. Songwriting
I have taken a lot of voice lessons with a lot of different voice teachers. Most teachers are hard and fast in their opinions about styles that are "worthy" or "not worthy" of teaching. I am confident in the fact that learning R&B is no better or worse than learning classical music, musical theater or jazz or rock. They ALL provide benefits to the voice, to the musician. I've sung in a wide variety of ensembles and styles myself, from psychedelic rock to 'Singin' in the Rain' to Jazz to classical arias. My goal is to find music that moves the student emotionally wether it was on the radio or not. From there we can mix in exercises and adaptations the emphasize vocal health, musicianship and fun. After all, if it isn't fun or cathartic, why make music at all? I also play piano and guitar, with a degree in Songwriting from Berklee CoM, so I'm well equipped to assist young singer/songwriters.