Cedar Crest, NM Singing Lessons

Award nominated singer-songwriter (wife and mom) with over 20 years experience available to teach eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of skills, focusing on self-expression and technique. I specialize in pop, folk, rock, blues and country styles. Let's have fun making music!

Learn to sing in a healthy way to improve the quality of your voice while also extending the life and endurance of your voice while singing. Phillip is a singer with professional experience with Opera, Church, Rick/Pop, etc.

I teach from beginner to Advanced 6-70 years of age, if you have the desire to sing I can teach you :)

I focus on singing at the level of speech. As easy as it is to speak it should be to sing.

With proper training any style can be achieved.

I teach voice lessons for students from beginner to advanced levels. My students range from 4 years old to 70 years old, but you're never too old to start! I use Singing Lessons for Little Singers by Gregory Blankenbehler for students under 9 years old. This book is a 3-in-1 Voice, Ear-training and sight-singing method book for Children. For students 10-15 yrs, I use Teach Yourself to Sing by Karen Farnum Surmani. This book teaches the basics of proper singing, music theory, and performance skills. And for Adults I use The Contemporary Singer by Anne Peckham which teaches the basics of singing and performance for adult learners.
I believe singing should be fun to learn and everyone can grow and develop their voice! I strive to create a positive environment for all my students no matter their experience level or age.

Tell me what you are looking to achieve from your singing.

Though most of my experience has been in jazz, musical theater, Gospel, pop, and classical singing, I have helped hundreds of students of all other styles, ages, beginners to professionals, to gain greater freedom of vocal expression, by adapting my simple 8 part individualized method to any style they choose. Having studied and performed extensively in the USA and Europe as a classical, jazz, musical theater, Gospel, and pop singer/flutist, I specialize in a therapeutic approach to singing that is nurturing and safe for shy students to blossom, healing to damaged voices, as well as stimulating to the the creativity of seasoned performers. Emphasizing the value of personalizing the text, my students have often been able to develop their own unique singing style more quickly than with other teachers. There are few more rewarding experiences than contributing to someone's JOY of SINGING!

My goal is to help you learn music to share with others. I have recitals twice a year to give my students something to work towards. I have a variety of music and I am willing to work with music that you already own.

I've worked with students who came in struggling to find pitch and they've left with powerful voices. I've worked with professionals looking to open a new opportunity and they did. This isn't rocket science, there's no secret formula. But, I do work very hard to help you discover the unique and powerful qualities of your voice. This and proper technique are key.
This is a great subject to combine with other subjects into a single lesson. Doing so may justify a 90 minute lesson. I have some adult students who spend as much as two hours at a time with me.

I've been teaching private music lessons since 2006, and have taught students from age 4 to 65! I use my classical background and commercial singing experience to help students learn a well-rounded vocal technique that's focused on healthy singing while finding the best stylistic techniques to really help you shine. I work with students who are preparing for auditions, aspiring towards professional success, or want to sound a little better rocking out in their car!