Jamison, PA Singing Lessons

Singing is an extension of speech. Good breath support is needed. Vowels and consonants are two best friends for the singer. Even though I am classically trained as a singer, I have explored successfully other vocal genres like popular and jazz. Though a singer, I am first a music educator. Most times, I learn along with my students and I enjoy what I do. Rudiments of singing are taught right away and reinforced with each lesson. Beside vocal technique, the student is exposed to various genres of music as well as singing music the student wants to sing. Technology is used for recording, listening, and performance.

Lessons consist of learning a solid vocal technique, and learning various repertoire from Broadway, pop, to classical. Also, performing skills will be incorporated, so that the singer feels comfortable acting the song as well. I strongly believe that singers must be actors, and that is what makes us different from instrumentalists. It is also a lot of fun! For children or adults who are willing, I also teach sight singing and spend some of the lessons time learning some basic reading skills.

I have been teaching for the past 8 years and am passionate about healthy, comfortable singing. My lessons are structured to include vocal warmups/technique exercises, sight singing to strengthen musicianship, and then the working of repertoire. I will have suggestions for repertoire, but also am happy to work on anything the student may be interested in.

As a professional opera singer and recitalist, Rachel uses her first-hand experience in the business to guide her students and to teach them healthy vocal technique. Her students find her to be energetic, warm, and one of her biggest goals is to make her students feel more empowered when they leave than when they arrived. Music is a transformative art form and she hopes to enrich her student’s lives.

Learning proper singing technique is essential for the health of singers of all ages and genres. And YES! Everyone can sing! Rachel personalizes each lesson to her students' needs and provides a safe and fun atmosphere that is essential to creative learning. Musicianship, better intonation, breath control, support, tone quality, freedom of sound, and a love of music are all topics covered in voice lessons.

Lessons on Singing will draw from Erik's vast experience as a music director and faculty member at New York University's famed voice program. Lessons can focus on a variety of areas including learning new material, preparing for auditions, refining performance, acting, and improving vocal technique.

The contemporary approach to singing lessons differs from classical in that there are more sub-divisions of music styles such as Pop, Rock, Country, R&B and Jazz. Additionally, with contemporary vocal lessons there are differences in tone production, rhythmic phrasing and embellishments.

I meet with the student in the first vocal lesson to discuss goals in detail, which then becomes the framework for the student’s study program.

I'm a classically trained pianist and singer with a music degree from Temple University! I studied opera for many years but received my degree in jazz voice.
I I believe that music is the most powerful tool in connecting and communicating across diverse cultures and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels accepted and appreciated. I love working one-on-one and truly customizing the experience for each individual student. Whether you want to focus on music theory, technique, warm-ups, expanding your repertoire, or all of the above--please shoot me a message to see if we'd be a great fit!

Professional Touring Vocalist with 20+ Years Experience!
Chelsea has gained most of her experience both on stage & in recording studios throughout the country. The combination of both formal training and hands-on experience as a performer has given Ms. ViaCava endless insight as both a teacher and a mentor.
Chelsea has been coaching singers of all ages and skill levels for 5 years.
Each lesson is tailored to fit every individual's needs. As a vocal coach, Ms. ViaCava understands that singing is a very vulnerable form of expression, so her goal is that through her lessons, each of student will gain the confidence to share their gift with the world, in whichever capacity they choose.

All Ages, Genres, & Experience Levels are welcomed!

Pitch. Tone quality. Breathing. Vocal training. This will be a great experience and asset to your musical career. I have been professionally trained and worked with many artists on all different levels. Lessons, coaching, mentoring, you'll get so much more than a teacher. You'll be getting a complete support system of you, your goals and your career.

I studied singing in Tbilisi, Georgia (country), in Moscow, Russia and also with American teachers. So, I can sing many ways and styles.