Flinthill, MO Singing Lessons

Students will learn proper vocal technique, how to read sheet music, proper diction for the most commonly used languages, and other skills necessary for success. Students are requested to bring any and all music available to each lesson (IMSLP is a great resource), along with a writing utensil (pencil preferred).

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

Singing lessons are completely customized. Sight singing, theory, performance, pitch recognition, breathing, and posture are all elements within the preferred genre. Understanding the body and voice are also main topics.

I have written and sung over 40 songs in classical, jazz, and rock repertoire. I have over 8 years' vocal training and can teach students how to properly breathe, project notes, and have vocal control. I also teach vocal phrasing according to each singer's range and ability. I love to sing songs all the time that have flowing melody and really move people. If you want to do the same, come with me.

When meeting with a student for the first time we always discuss his or her needs or goals. After that, we get into the foundation of building technique, starting with posture. Next, the student is assigned breathing exercises to practice.

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.

Want to learn how to sing your favorite songs? Want to learn how to write your own songs? I've been Teaching, Writing, and Recording in the music industry for 5 years now and I've learned how to impart the universal concepts the make great music to anyone using any song. I will tailor to your learning style and we will use your favorite songs to get you making great music and enjoying singing. Whether you want to get deep into music theory and see how songs are crafted or you just want to enjoy singing the songs you love, I can help you reach your musical goals and help you find out where and how far you want to take your music.

Lessons will teach you to control your voice, but also be creative and have fun with singing :) I like to build lessons around the interests of my students, so we can learn songs that you love. If you're not sure the direction you'd like to go in, there are many avenues we can explore together to get you to where you'd like to be as a singer :) For those who are interested in song writing, I'm also a guitar player/ pianist/ and singer songwriter, so you can learn about song writing and accompanying yourself as well.

I work with both the technical aspects of singing and vocal work, as well as the emotional aspects, including nerves, confidence and personal empowerment. I am an experienced performer, voice coach, and have a master's in Counseling Psychology. Lessons with me flow easily as we focus on how to sound better AND how to feel better. I am very positive and detail-oriented, supporting you as you pursue your personal goals.