Lesson Details
Oboe
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Emilia teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 6+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- January 2012
I have been teaching private voice and oboe lessons since 2012. My approach to teaching is expressing yourself naturally. From pop to classical, I believe that as long as you maintain a healthy foundation, you can sing and play any style of music you want! Throughout my career, I have been featured as a vocalist and oboist on Billboard-charting and award-winning albums that vary in genre and style, and have learned that you can conquer any style you wish with the right foundation. I have been playing and singing since I was 8 years old, and recently graduated from the University of Southern California with my Masters in Oboe Performance, having graduated from Chapman University with my Bachelors in Music Performance with a double emphasis in Vocal and Oboe Performance in 2016.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, electric keyboard, acoustic guitar, oboe, english horn, video camera with professional-level sound, iMAC, speakers.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Portable keyboard, music stand, laptop, iPad, recording devices that can have recordings sent to students after or during lessons!
*** Specialties ***
I trained classically but personally enjoy singing Pop and Musical Theatre. Because of my background, I like to make sure that my students have good technique that carries through to singing any style they like so that they can accomplish all of their goals without damaging their voices and affecting their health. I have extensive experience with singing in languages including Spanish, French, German, and Italian and like my students to experience different languages as well.
Experience
Music Instructor
Jan 2017 - PresentLead group music and movement classes to infants and toddlers with their relatives/caregivers.
Private Music Instructor
Sep 2016 - PresentPrivate voice and oboe instructor.
Choir Director
Sep 2016 - PresentChildren's choir director at schools that can't afford music programs in South Central Los Angeles.
Private Music Instructor
Jan 2014 - May 2016Private instructor for students ages 5 - 40. Taught voice, oboe, and introductory piano.
Education
Masters of Music in Oboe Performance
Aug 2016 - May 2018Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Oboe Performance
Aug 2012 - May 2016Languages
Spanish
Photos & Videos
17 Reviews
Write a ReviewReally knowledgeable and very fun to work with.
Emilia is simply amazing. Not only is she sweet, patient, caring, and kind, but she's also incredibly knowledgeable and talented. In just a few weeks, I was able to see a vast improvement in my singing. I couldn't be happier to have her as my teacher!
+ Read Morevery good but a lot cancellations and inflexibility
Emilia is fantastic! Will be returning on a regular basis.
Emilia is a patient and knowledgeable voice teache. She put my shy daughter at ease immediately and encouraged her to sing music of her choosing, keeping her invested and interested in the process. Thank you, Emilia!
Very knowledgeable and kind. Definitely enjoyed our session. Can't wait until the next one.
Very patience and brings out the best- thank you!
Loved it. Aca Amazing
Amazing! Hands down best instructor I've had and most probably best in takelessons aswell.
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She's a great teacher. She's really understanding and helps you understand how your voice works. From just a few classes that I took with her I learned more than I had known before and she's just a really great teacher including for people beginning how to learn to sing.
+ Read MoreEmilia is an absolute delight to work with. She is kind, positive, and very talented at her craft. Her musicianship and singing are top notch. I highly recommend working with her!
I have had the opportunity to both study voice with Emilia, and observe her direct the children's choir at a local church I work at. Emilia is like a ray of sunshine and children just seem to gravitate towards her. She is very patient and encouraging and is able to connect well with her students. Having studied voice myself many years ago I decided to refresh my skills by studying with Emilia. She was able to pin- point some bad habits of mine right away and help me to overcome several obstacles I had been having with my voice. I highly recommend Emilia Lopez-Yanez to any prospective student, she is a delight to work with.
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