Name: Choosing the Right Chords
Uploaded: 2021-08-06T20:56:18.000Z
Duration: 7 min 12 s
Description: Many songwriters learn the basics of how to make harmonies, but don't have a good idea of how to put them together into a cohesive song. This video explains how to do just that. Put together simple songs in any key with this straightforward formula.

Many songwriters learn the basics of how to make harmonies, but don't have a good idea of how to put them together into a cohesive song. This video explains how to do just that. Put together simple songs in any key with this straightforward formula.

Music Theory

Dr. Lance R. is a Professor of Music offering private lessons online and in the Dallas area. He received his B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of South Florida, and a Ph. D in Music Theory, with a related field in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of North Texas. 

His greatest expertise are as a vocal coach for all styles, and in training general musicianship skills. He also offers lessons and coaching for saxophone, piano, songwriting, and voice therapy. 

Lance offers a comfortable learning environment for students of all levels, from those who have never sung, picked up a saxophone, or touched a piano in their lives, to active performers looking to reach that next level.

*** Specialties ***
Musicianship Skills and Ear-Training
Lance has years of experience teaching students how to become fluent music readers and to easily navigate difficult musical passages.

Vocal Technique Development
Lance has specialized training to detect and correct anything that may be getting in the way of a healthy, musical singing sound.

Disclaimers:
Reschedule requests made within 24hrs may be allowed, subject to availability. Same-day cancellations and no-call/no-shows will result in being charged for the scheduled lesson.

In-Person Lessons: There are three pets (two dogs, one cat) at my in-home studio. The dogs bark at first, but are secured in the opposite side of the house for the duration of all lessons. The cat sometimes roams, but keeps to himself.

Choosing the Right Chords

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Music

Broadway Singing

Singing

Music Performance

Songwriting

Speaking Voice

Piano

Opera Voice

Saxophone

Country Singing

Gospel Singing

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

The Society for Music Theory promotes the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. We construe this discipline broadly as embracing all approaches, from conceptual to practical, and all perspectives, including those of the scholar, listener, composer, performer, teacher, and student. The Society is committed to fostering diversity, exclusivity, and gender equity in the field.

It’s music in a very pure form created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul. Barbershop allows you to find your voice and be a part of creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Certification to teach online courses through Dallas College, demonstrates familiarity with online resources and online engagement strategies.

Online Teaching Certification

Awarded for successful completion of the Dallas College Accessibility training courses.

Accessability Training

As the instructor of record, I managed two undergraduate classes in Aural Skills, courses dealing in sight-singing, ear-training, and musical dictation. In this class and in the time since then, I have trained many students that you might have called "tone-deaf" to sing in tune and with confidence.

Teaching Fellow

Professor of Music at Dallas College. I've been teaching a "music appreciation" class for years now, where I introduce students to dozens of different musical styles and teach the history of their development.

Adjuct Faculty

English

Take lessons from a Ph.D in music theory! If you have a passion for really understanding the heart of how music works, these lessons are for you. I have taught music theory for years, and I have given lectures on musical analysis at numerous international conventions. We can start at any level with these lessons, so if you are a high school student looking for a tutor for your music theory course, or a graduate student preparing for an entrance exam, I can help you succeed.

My son is 6 and has been taking piano lessons from Lance. Lance is extremely patient in dealing with my son's small attention span. My son has learned so much such as reading sheet music and training his ear. He looks forward to lessons every week.

Lance is helping my teenage son prepare for a role in a musical this fall. He has been a great fit--fun and with a great sense of humor and at the same time very skilled at vocal techniques and working the music to create a better performance. Lance offers practical tips and has a flexibility to his teaching that makes him very responsive to questions.

Quite a lot of improvement so far compared to when I started and noticed by people close to me, even though I would guess it takes still more time and efforts to achieve a reasonable level. So a good reason to keep on with Lance. He is patient and insightful in his instructions, and rather fun too. Helping me to improve! I would like to continue improving.

Dr. Russell is a fantastic teacher. He is very patient, talented, and capable of teaching multiple styles of singing.

Dr Lance has been a great instructor, as an adult student he is teaching me to have very strong foundations and basics down. I am learning slowly but surely, it has been a very productive journey so far! Would definitely recommend!

Lance is great! Super kind and helpful. I wanted to take voice lessons to honor my grandma and he has been great at helping me improve my vocal quality. I like that he explains different aspects of how the vocal cords work and visualizing tricks to reach higher notes

My granddaughter is taking piano lessons from Lance. He is very patient with her and is extremely knowledgeable. He is teaching her to sign the notes as she plays

Lance is an amazing teacher who is very patient and knowledgeable. Quite frankly, I think he is over qualified. I would especially reccomend him if you are interested in both singing and understanding music.

Dr. Lance is so great with my son! He is so kind and patient and my son really enjoys his lessons with him! I am amazed with the speed at which my son has learned under his instruction. He encourages my son’s curiosity with music and saxophone related things. I’m very happy with all that Dr. Lance has taught my son thus far and am looking forward to continuing with him in the future!!

I’ve started both speaking voice and singing lessons with Lance. My primary goal was to speak with a less nasal voice. Lance does a great job of explaining what is happening mechanically when you produce sound with your voice, and how to manipulate your voice by manipulating muscles in your mouth/throat. He also gave me exercises to help me develop a feel for controlling these muscles, which have been helpful.

I’ve only had 3 lessons so far, and I’ve already had someone tell my that my voice sounds significantly better / less nasal, so I’m very happy with the results Lance has helped me produce so far!

Lance is a fantastic teacher with a huge depth and breadth of musical knowledge. He has great content to guide you in your learning, but can just as easily spend a lesson diving deep into a specific topic you're interested in, be it technique, instrument care, theory, etc. Definitely recommend!

Lance is a very patient and fantastic instructor I have ever meet. He is very detailed in his lesson. Highly recommend!

Knowledgeable and patient teacher. Highly recommend for anybody interested in piano or vocal lessons!

Great first lesson. Gave a clear explanation of what scientifically is going on, and how to best apply it. Looking forward to many more!

We can't say enough about our 16-year-old daughter's Broadway singing lessons with Lance.  Her confidence sky rocketed after the very first lesson!!  She really looks forward to each and every weekly lesson. Our daughter has a strong background in competition dance and has experience in plays, but the confidence from the singing lessons is over the top!  She sounds great!

Lance R.

Choosing the Right Chords

Lance's videos

Book online lesson

Pitch-Easy Peasy Music Theory 4 Kids Lesson #4

How to Read Sheet Music

Circle of Fifths-Where We Get Our Key Signatures From

History of Music Notation: Neumes

Questions and Answers in Musical Phrases

Moveable C Clefs

How To Train Your Ear - Part 3 - Scales

How To Train Your Ear - Part 2 - Chords

Learn How To Read Rhythm

Master The Circle Of Fifths!