Classical Voice Lessons in West Chester. Amazing Teachers.

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.

As someone who is comfortable with a variety of musical genres, and techniques, the first thing I want to do with any student is to identify their goals, desires, and ability, and then tailor fit a technique to best compliment those assets. After singing opera professionally for over 11 years, I truly feel that a fundamental approach to singing through "24 Italian Songs and Arias", American/English Art Song, Golden-Age Musical Theater, and Vaccai exercises are the perfect training grounds for the establishment of a healthy, and sustainable vocal technique. For intermediate, and advanced students I aim to incorporate French, and German Art Song, in addition to arias/songs from composers such as Mozart, Handel, Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Bernstein, Sondheim, and Gershwin to expand upon various techniques. Unlike some teachers, though, I feel that there is no single-way to teach singing, and I positively love to experiment with a wide variety of vocal, and breathing exercises to ...

Teacher specializing in blending classical and contemporary singing technique. More than six years of experience in classical Bel Canto style and choral singing, with three years of specialization in bridging the gap between classical and contemporary pop vocals. Lessons can consist of vocal exercises, workshopping repertoire, strengthening core skills, and/or introductory concepts and foundational techniques applicable to all styles! Additionally, vocal ensemble skills such as harmonizing, ensemble ear training, and blending can all be focused on and improved through your lessons!
Whether you are just beginning your vocal journey or are looking to make the sometimes challenging transition from classical training to contemporary pop, your lessons will provide you with a toolkit guaranteed to bring you to your next level!

I have over 20 years experience teaching students of all levels - from Broadway to singers that sing just to feed their soul. My technique is organic and positive. I help my students strengthen their voices, increase their range and gain confidence. I help singers prepare for auditions and choose appropriate material for their range. I have a MFA in Musical Theater and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

My students get so much more than JUST Voice lessons. They will have a full resource from a professional still working in the entertainment field. I share everything I have learned and am still learning with my students. Besides learning an incredible vocal technique that will help avoid vocal blow out, I teach emotional connection to your songs, on stage performance, mic technique, studio performance and work with song selection. I share my whole self with every student whether they are a beginner or a pro.

Quality lessons that are stress-free, and help you to become YOUR best version of yourself musically! All ages are encouraged to enter the vocal realm, and lessons will be adapted to the particular skill levels of the musician. Whether you desire to perform as a solo artist, or with a choir, you will feel well prepared and uplifted after every lesson. Your skills be heightened theoretically, fundamentally, and artistically as you exert yourself and implement what is taught. Are you ready? :)))