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Singing with Amber C

Irvine, California

4.8
(26)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-95
Speaks Mandarin, English
Teaching since 1990

    Learn How to Breathe and Sing Songs You Love with 25+ Years Experienced Instructor

    Imagine singing songs you love with confidence! Your lessons and repertoire are customized to your goals. In the lesson, we start with warm-up vocalizing. Then, we work on songs, depending on the student and type of voice and interest; and always including music theory, the foundation. Even if you cannot match pitch, I have had great success in helping you find the correct notes. We work on improving tone and expanding range as well as song interpretation. Included with your lessons: *opportunity to perform in recitals twice a year *email support *weekly lesson notes *progress reports *recordings *performance classes *supplemental songs

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11 AM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    11:45 AM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-4 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $48
    45 minutes
    $64
    60 minutes
    $86

    About Amber C

    4.8
    (26)
    My goal is for you to gain the knowledge and technical skills to be able to play the music you love or sing with beautiful tone with confidence and ease.  I love teaching kids and watching them grow as musicians; and teaching adults and watching them fulfill a dream.  We’ll discuss your goals and how to accomplish those goals in a fun, no pressure environment. You'll benefit from my teaching experience of over 25 years and my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Massachusetts with a major in voice and piano. Whether you want to learn piano or sing, my expertise and patience teaching children as well as adults will guide you naturally.    Included with your lessons: *Virtual recitals twice a year *Email support *Weekly lesson notes *Progress reports *Recordings *Virtual performance classes *Fun learning games *Supplemental repertoire *Newsletter I'm a professional jazz/pop vocalist, and have participated in ensemble groups such as the Masterworks Chorale in NYC, and the Verdi Opera Chorus of Southern California; and currently I volunteer at the Senior Center leading/accompanying the Sing-Alongs. As a singer/songwriter, I produced my own album of 13 original songs available for download and streaming on many platforms.

    Amber Videos

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    How to Play Hallelujah
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    Easter Egg Hunt on the Music Staff
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    00:33
    Beginner
    A Great Sounding Chord Technique
    Piano
    02:25
    Beginner
    How to Connect with the Music You're Playing
    Piano
    02:34
    Beginner
    Scale Variations Part Four
    Piano
    02:07
    Beginner
    Scale Variations Part Three
    Piano
    02:02
    Beginner
    Scale Variations Part Two
    Piano
    01:47
    Beginner
    Scale Variations You Need, Part One
    Piano
    03:27
    Beginner
    The Importance of the Circle of 5ths
    Piano
    04:42
    Beginner
    An Easy Trick to Transposing Primary Chords
    Piano
    03:38
    Beginner
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    4.8
    26 Reviews
    Tamara White
    Teacher's studio
    Amber is awesome. She is very encouraging, Especially with me. I have a crazy schedule and dont always get to practice as much as I want to. She lets me go at my pace and if Im having trouble with things and dont feel like I can move on then we work on my trouble spots, but she never rushes me. She is very easy to talk to about all subjects and shes just all around great I definitely recommend her!!!
    Posted Feb 28, 2023
    Joyce
    Teacher's studio
    I'm an adult piano student of Amber's at the beginners level. I started taking lessons in September 2020 and am making steady progress under her instruction. She is very patient and encouraging and has helped me to build confidence as a piano student. I'm enjoying my lessons with Amber and would definitely recommend her to others looking for a piano teacher.
    Posted Jan 23, 2021
    Musa
    Online
    Amber was patient and nice. Her class was very boring for my 6 year old. He lost interest almost immediately but seemed to be very enthusiastic with others when he works on piano.
    Posted Dec 25, 2020
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    Experience

    Vocalist

    Jul, 2012 - Present

    Steve Sevran Orchestra

    Steve heads a band varying in size depending on the client's need. Our music genre is basically jazz/pop. We perform throughout the Orange County area.

    Piano/Voice Instructor

    Nov, 2010 - Present

    Take Lessons

    Working as an instructor with Take Lessons, I'm teaching piano for beginners up to advanced, using various method books, supplemental music, music of students' choice. Students learn the fundamentals of music theory to better understand their music. As a voice instructor, we work on pitch, breath support, tone, range, song expression as the main focus. Through their lessons, students have noticeably improved their singing. As part of Take Lessons, I'm offering video lessons and shorter clips to supplement the learning process. These videos are available on Take Lessons Live. In addition to the lessons, students receive email support, recordings, weekly lesson notes, progress reports and supplemental learning activities; and the opportunity to perform in recitals twice a year.

    voice and piano instructor

    Feb, 1990 - Present

    Amber C. Music Lessons

    After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Music Education, I have been teaching private voice and piano lessons for over 25 years. Through their lessons, students have made great progress and feel a sense of accomplishment. They're able to find great enjoyment in creating music. Teaching is a way to share my love of music to my students.

    Awards

    Honorable Mention

    Oct, 2008

    Billboard World Song Contest

    Distinguished Service Award

    Sep, 2012

    Irvine Senior Citizens Council

    Honorable Mention

    Oct, 2008

    Billboard World Song Contest

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Nov, 2013

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Mandarin

    Limited Proficiency

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