Earth City, MO Singing Lessons

I am not a highly trained singer, but I have taken many voice lessons over the years from various teachers, ranging from western classical teachers to Hindustani classical teachers. My guitar students are routinely made to sing, and I think singing is at the heart of all musical expression. I would love to help you find your voice.

My love of singing began in my freshman year of high school, when I joined the choir. It was a life-changing experience, and inspired me to make music my career. I immediately began taking private voice lessons, and became a voice teacher myself by 2005. While in college, I was presented with many opportunities to learn and grow, both as a musician and as a teacher. I sang in several different collegiate choirs, and was nominated to be in the all-collegiate choir in 2007. I also passed yearly auditions to sing in Voices Only, Lindenwood's most advanced vocal group. During my junior and senior years at Lindenwood, I worked as the assistant director of Voices Only. This was a wonderful opportunity, and I learned so much while leading warm-ups every day, running sectionals on a weekly basis, directing the group during rehearsals and even during performances when the director was away. I currently sing in the Saint Louis Harmony Chorus, one of the top 25 women's barbershop choruses in the

I teach a variety of singing styles including jazz, classical, and r&b soul. Lessons focus on technique, breathing, sight-reading, and improvisation!

I have a lot of knowledge and experience in understanding the art of singing. I've studied with some of the best voice teachers out there and have many exercises and even will help you to glean some insight on some of the physiological components of singing- breathing, chest voice, head voice, mix voice, and falsetto that will in turn expand your range and enhance your overall tone.

I believe that music can truly heal the soul. Growing up I come from a family that loves music, and I embraced it cherish it as a pure element. I am studying for my Master's in Education and have a background teaching and coaching sports, as well as giving music lessons. I am finger-printed backgrounded checked to educate pre-school age and K-12 children and have a long history doing so. I have worked professionally with children in every age group including age 2, and adults of elderly age. I also have worked with those with ADHD, post stroke, type 1 diabetes ect so I am very comfortable and sympathetic to adjustments whenever necessary. I'm a yoga instructor, and have a very easy going vibe, though I am surprisingly organized and believe in always finding creative techniques to surpass our goals sooner than thought possible. I know whatever your goals are we can work to get you there, and I will always be here for support during and after private lessons with me.

I focus on correct breathing, ear training, and phrasing, but I form a whole musician. I'm a skilled accompanist as well, so you'll be able to hear the music complete in your lessons.

I have trained in Speech Level Singing and Jazz Vocal techniques. I love showing students how to exercise their voices to sing properly.

Whether prepping for an audition or doing it on the side, we will work on what interests you the most. My flexible curriculum gives you the opportunity to concentrate on any vocal style(s), along with supplemental theory.

I have experience teaching voice lessons for 3 years. I studied voice as my primary instrument at the University of Mobile. I am well versed in classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary Christian music. I am passionate about uncovering someone's natural talent by developing skills and proper technique that will keep you singing for many years to come.