Dravosburg, PA Music Performance Lessons

Vocal technique
Vocal performance
Diction
Acting through singing

The art of Music Performance is a complex array of intertwining elements. Each of these is present at all times, but must simultaneously disappear into the fabric of a performance. In these lessons we will work on vocal technique and the crafting of the voice. From there we will begin to develop stage performance technique and interpretation of vocal text through the voice and body so that you can begin to express yourself freely and without vocal entanglements.

Is the art of performing in a concert, recital, audition, outdoors or in church. An event in which a performer or group of performers behave in a particular way for another group of people

You’ve been studying vocal music, working on your vocal skills, and improving your vocal technique. Now it’s time to let the world hear your beautiful voice!

Don't you want to have something really special? Something that stands out as uniquely you? My course will help you define the music that you want to make while helping you develop as an artist.

Throughout the course you will find the answers to these questions, while developing a clear understanding of your sound. By the end of the course you’ll become more skilled at vocal technique, including breath management, belting, soft singing, and many other elements to bring out the very best in your own voice.

Hope to see you in class. Happy Singing!

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!

Learn Music Performance, how to present yourself, work ethics, how to get the gig, notes of music, major and minor keys, chord construction, scales, shapes, transcription, reading, ear training, timing and rhythm, music theory, improvising, several playing techniques, how to play songs, and much more. i teach not just to play but to understand what you are playing.

Finding truth and emotion in songs being performed on stage or recording
Stage presence
Finding true voice
Being authentic and wildly entertaining as a performer

Orla Conway is a stunningly experienced Vocal Coach in the Washington D.C. area. She trains students of all experience levels in a vast amount of genres, performance, and artistic styles. Orla uses contemporary and progressive training methods to give new life to traditional, tried-and-true vocal techniques.

"I am absolutely certain that any singer of any age or ability can come to me with their audition, performance, and vocal technique goals, and together we will achieve those goals and more!
I love bringing the joy and beauty of singing to others and I can guarantee you'll leave our lessons with results beyond what you had thought possible."

-Genres:
Musical Theater, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop, Rock, Gospel, Country, Alternative, Electronic, Classical

-Student Accomplishments under Orla's training:
*Admission into: Berklee College of Music in Boston, Southern Virginia University and their Belle Vocce Women's Choir
*Performing live in front of audiences at: open mics,

Helping students utilize performance techniques, deep breathing, visualization and other methods to optimize and unlock performance success.