2bf2255c-05e8:37755;isclassifiedstrendingsuggestionsenableddt:42136;316f64c0-2415:46048;b2454379-d6cf:44572;47b8410f-afc8:46160;31885555-099a:47313;1a645375-144d:47316;69eea575:61685;ei83g319:53872;596id705:58363;fg008402:58376;i6jj6667:86739;istutorredesignv2_1:73124;a5gbd220:61179;blogpwt:71359;5db3b892:67466;2a2j8400:70238;b534g232:70741;j91hb444:69773;18h21436:69961;85h98405:81245;0eie7335:76839;cia78296:75037;9b4gd804:78753;deisn977:110326;1d789912:110325;slcardst:87990;searchranking_newpqs:91321;b1ff5649:88417;d9c7i206:87231;ajgj0920:88926;dgigc739:92611;4fh22297:92227;6ij3b180:95553;90ahj157:94513;3d835968:100010;gg41j822:94817;3i5dg498:97157;05c5i927:97770;06ieg414:100430;9ab7j510:99496;a0ge6769:101092;bfb37872:105751;7f8gg909:114000;eh7a9388:114646;

Active - Public

Ukulele

Bachelor's in musical theater performance from Columbia College Chicago. Audition prep (acting/singing) and vocal technique for clients since 2007. 

Master's in music therapy from NYU 2019. MT-BC, certified music therapist. 

Voice lessons: My critique during your lesson is always honest, so you know when I give you a compliment it is well deserved. I especially love working with non-singers and helping them find their voice. I always start with an assessment to see where your work is currently at and where we can go from there. I keep notes during your lesson, send you home with your homework for the week, and I use those notes to think of personalized ways to improve your technique before your next lesson. 

If honesty and results are what you're looking for in a teacher, I promise to be that teacher for you.

Music therapy: I come from an approach that is holistic and growth-centered. I work with you to set attainable goals while using active music-making and other music therapy techniques to process issues that are hard to talk about, find coping skills, and enhance daily life.  

*** Lesson Details ***
Whether you're studying vocal technique or prepping for an audition with me, each lesson starts with an assessment. Then, we start with where you are at that moment and push your technique to the next level. Afterwards, I will send you an email with notes from the lesson and your homework. 

My goal is cultivate your technique and discipline to take you to the next level of your performance.

*** Studio Equipment ***
-Digital piano 
-Large mirror (to see your technique)
-Various small percussive instruments
-Harmonic stringed instruments

*** Specialties ***
Beginner voice for non-singers, new singers, or singers that have been out of the game for a while.

Adaptive piano lessons for children and teens on the autism spectrum. 

Music therapy for those diagnosed with mental health issues or those who need a creative, therapeutic environment to deal with life issues. 

Audition prep for both film/stage acting and singing auditions. (Great results!)

In this class, you will learn the pentatonic scale in C major and A minor and how to use these scales to solo and improvise when jamming with other musicians. You will also learn a 12-bar blues progression in C major and A minor and how to accompany other musicians while they solo. A 12-bar blues is a great way to make music with others and you'll learn how in this class!

Play the Blues on the Ukulele

Broadway Singing

Music Theory

Ear Training

Choir

Piano

Stage Performance

Singing

Musical Theater

Music Therapy

Audition Prep

Child Acting

Beginner

Intermediate

An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors, unified in 1998, included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

Music Therapy Board Certification

-Voice Teacher
-Piano Teacher
-Musical Theater Teacher

Voice Teacher

-Director of Musical Theater Program (Starting 2015)
-Vocal Coach
-Instrumental Coach (Ukulele, Guitar, Piano) 
-Toddler Rock Teacher
-Pop Choir Music Director (Starting 2015)

Music Coach

Piano Teacher

-Arranged contemporary vocal parts.
-Taught proper vocal technique.

Spring Concert Choir Music Director

Taught voice, piano, and ukulele to ages 4-94. All levels, beginning to professional.

Owner and Teacher

Piano, Voice, and Ukulele lessons for all ages and all levels at The Music Box School in Brooklyn, NY.

Teacher

English

Spanish

Chords and finger-picking will be studied to play favorite tunes.

Vanessa is great, she is patient and challenges you but in a good way, looking forward to the next lesson!

Friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Vanessa was AMAZING!! As someone who has always been terrified to sing and incredibly self-conscious, I was so happy with this lesson! She made me feel so comfortable and at ease and has such a natural teaching style! Can’t wait for my next lesson!

Amazing teacher! I was scared as heck before, but she helped me gain the confidence and foundation I needed to audition professionally.

Vanessa was a fantastic teacher and our daughter had a wonderful time learning with her. She was extremely patient and gave her some great exercises to do each week.

Vanessa is very informative and very nice. She is always ok with answering questions. Highly recommend her.

Really good lesson, Vanessa is very patient and encouraging.

This teacher is funny and solemn about her work. I recommend her as your teacher

Play the Blues on the Ukulele - Ukulele Class

About Vanessa G.

Related Subjects