Claridge, PA Music Performance Lessons

Vocal technique
Vocal performance
Diction

Music Performance instruction focuses on recital preparation and individual technique. Students learn how to plan, practice, and perform in order to accomplish a successful concert program.

I have been teaching voice lessons for 2 years, and already I have seen many eager singers come through my door. My students have gone on to audition for and sing in school musicals, bands, and even karaoke in a restaurant! Many of my students take lessons solely to have fun and improve their voices, or even just their breathing. Within the first few lessons (if you're practicing between lessons, of course!), you will start to notice an improvement in your breathing and as time goes on, you will reap the benefits in your singing! I teach any style of singing, especially opera and musical theater.

I have the following tools available for your lessons: recording equipment, practice logs, keyboard, and more.

I can work with students of all experience levels!

The private lesson experience is unique in that it allows for more “customized” instruction that group lessons or rehearsals alone are not able to give. The instructor and student work one on one as a “team” toward the ultimate goal: a better understanding of their instrument, and a higher level of musical development.

In every lesson, we will work to improve technique, tone production, and listening/music reading skills, among other things. I will assign exercises and/or pieces each week that are meant to challenge, not overwhelm! Sometimes I will assign an exercise that is expressly meant for a particular area in which the student may not be the strongest, in an effort to develop that area. Learning an instrument is a skill that takes time to develop, and it is within the journey where most valuable learning takes place!

Develop your performance skills as a singer, guitar player, keyboard or piano player, or any musical instrument. Learn stage presence. Learn how to sing and play well at the same time. Learn the skills you need to SHINE!

I offer Voice lessons, Vocal coaching, Language Comprehension in Singing. Performance preparation, Audition and Role preparation taught from my home in a very relaxed environment. I believe the best singing happens when we are free of worries and insecurities and teach from that view point. If you love to sing and aren't looking for the empty room with the baby grand piano: I just might be your fit.

I have a M.M in vocal performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts and have extensive operatic training. I teach an open throat technique (appoggio) that allows the singer to sing with freedom, and access their entire range evenly. I also work with students to develop style, interpretation, languages, and acting ability.

I have been on stage performing for more than 12 years.
I performed in several countries in Africa, Europe and USA.

Been teaching guitar for over a decade. I cater the lessons to the individual and what they are looking to get out of them. I played lead guitar and keys in several bands before starting my solo thing. I will give you all the tools you need to be great.

Thanks,
Nathan

As a teacher, I definitely can say that I emphasize technique - One book that I try on most of my students is the Kopprasch etudes. When you take lessons from me, be prepared for long tones and very controlled articulation and dynamic exercises. I find that they are so incredibly helpful for the production of the gorgeous sound we all know and love in the Horn. These exercises are the building blocks for every piece of music that will ever be thrown in your direction.

Beyond this, my lessons differ greatly from student to student. After fundamentals, I will work with you on any aspect of horn playing you would like to learn and improve. Solo repertoire, orchestral excerpts, site reading, improvisation, jazz horn, low horn, high horn, memorization - you name it and I will do my best to help!