Classical Voice Lessons in Fordland. Amazing Teachers.

I have been singing in public since 1976 (professionally since 1993).

I use a very practical and simple approach. I like to teach the natural voice.

I am the best and most effective voice coach. Not only do I train the voice, but I also give you solid techniques that you can use at any time to guarantee improved performance overall. My sessions are tailor-made for YOU and not just a pre-fabricated lesson plan. I take the necessary measures to ensure the best results for you!

Since 2008, Ivette has offered private voice & acting lessons to students of all ages and levels, from beginner to professional.

Ivette works on the following:

-Breath Control

-Sound Placement

-Eliminating Vocal Strain

-Incorporating the "Mix Voice"

-Song Performance

-Interpretation

-Repertoire Development

-Microphone Technique

-Speech/Correcting bad habits

-All genres of music

-Acting Technique

-Character analysis and development

-Monologue Work

-Audition preparation

I'm a singer/actress/dancer and I started teaching because it brings me great joy to help students -- quite literally -- find their voices! I teach the pop, broadway, and classical techniques and place a large emphasis on musicality.

Typically in a lesson, I'll start off with technique warm-ups, and then we'll work on a song of your choice. Even if you have no plans to perform the song any time soon, I've come to understand that working on pure technique alone will only get you so far - in order to sing well, you must first... sing!

We can work on the same song for as long as there are improvements to be made and lessons to be learned. On that note, I am by no means a pianist... I play a bit, but don't usually do so during voice lessons. I prefer to focus on YOU and not the piano with which I might've tried to accompany you :)

I hope to be singing with you soon!

For the past thirteen years I was living in New York City where, along with my performance career, I enjoyed teaching private voice lessons. I'm teaching a wide range of students from Beginners to Advanced and a wide range of styles from Classical to Contemporary.

Topics Covered

Healthy vocal technique
Breath control
Repertoire selection
Musical/dramatic interpretation
Stage presence
Period style
Diction (English, French, Italian, German)
Musicianship
Reading music
Sight singing
Ear Training
Rhythm

I hold a Master Degree in classical singing from The Juilliard School in New York.

My vocal experience spans over a decade, between musical theater, classical voice, rock bands, and many other styles. I'm passionate about sharing my experience and skills with a new generation of musicians. As a private teacher, I am committed to working together with students of all ages and skill levels to help them achieve their goals, whether they want to be hobby musicians or go pro.

I believe music is intrinsic to our humanity, and my teaching philosophy is based on the satisfaction that comes from taking pride in one's hard work and dedication to their craft, and ultimately the joy that music fills our lives with. Each of us have our own unique voice to contribute-- I'm here to help you be the best you!