Singing with Ahdda S.

I'm here to empower you to sing with your authentic artistry and optimum voice. Want to really learn how to sing? Glad you came here, rather than trying to fix your voice alone watching coaches on Youtube. Styles I teach: classical / opera, legit musical theater, pop, folk and sacred music. As a holistic Bel Canto opera teacher with 25 years of international performing and teaching experience, each student gets my full support and commitment. I work with beginners to seasoned professionals. And, I'm looking forward to meeting you! In lessons, you'll discover how your voice really works. You'll be learning fundamentals of the Italian Bel Canto traditions, and my powerfully effective holistic and healing vocal methods. In sessions, you'll learn how to breathe, sing and perform with greater skill, confidence and ease, Many singers issues are caused by use of wrong muscles, tensions and stress. Our body is our instrument! In my sessions, you'll learn how to quickly tap into where you are blocked and tense. You'll learn relaxing, simple to do, specially designed, gentle exercises to re-condition tense muscles and enter into "the zone" more quickly. I teach each singer according to their unique voice and talent. Every lesson builds on developing the breathing system, vocal range, stamina, vocal tone, and mental focus! You'll also be expanding on your dramatic and performing skills. My teaching style is creative and supportive. As an expert musical stylist and vocal clinician, I make sure that lessons include learning effective vocal study habits, diction, and musical skills. We'll work collaboratively choosing songs and arias that you're happy doing and that make you shine. If you have sudden or ongoing vocal problems, you're in luck -- as one of my specialty is helping singers recover from vocal problems or damage. Professional Opera background: As a mezzo-soprano opera soloist and sacred music singer, I've performed on concert stages, opera houses and recording studios in repertoire spanning opera, musical theater, folk, world and sacred music. I believe great music has the power to heal and uplift us, and that singing is the fastest road to joy.