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Vocal Training with Emily S.

Chicago, Illinois

4.6
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 2005
Master of Fine Arts in Theater

    About Emily S.

    4.6
    (3)
    Emily Shankman has been teaching private lessons since 2005 and is currently available to teach lessons at her studio in Andersonville and online. Emily has helped students learn violin technique and musicality, achieve healthy vocal production and style, learn anatomy, posture and breathing technique, prepare and polish monologues and songs for a variety of different auditions, including college and professional level. Emily received her training at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee in 2013 where she received her MFA in Musical Theater. She also holds her B.M. in Vocal Performance from Lawrence University. As an expert in her field, Emily looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Emily's teaching style is energetic, warmly supportive, and most importantly, fun! She is passionate about helping others express themselves and take risks to push their artistic accomplishments to the next level! She looks forward to meeting you!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
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    W Foster Ave #

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 PM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    7 PM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    7 PM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    5:30 PM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $65
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    4.6
    3 Reviews
    Travis
    Teacher's studio
    Emily is a phenomenal instructor. Patient, well versed in just about any musical style, Emily's lessons brought my voice from virtually unlistanable to where I wanted to be, a confident, on key singer.
    Posted Jan 7, 2018
    Loretta
    Teacher's studio
    Emily truly helps you to get a sense of who you are within your space. She understands that it is about more than just singing and acting, but telling a story. She guides with with a welcoming and warm personality. A delight to work with!
    Posted May 7, 2017
    Justin
    Teacher's studio
    Emily asks the right questions and helps guide you to giving your best and most authentic performance! Very knowledgable and a great teacher!
    Posted Apr 29, 2017

    Experience

    After School Coordinator and Arts Teacher

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    Greenfields Academy

    Supernumerary Performer

    Sep, 2015 - Mar, 2016

    The Metropolitan Opera

    Teaching Artist

    Aug, 2014 - Jul, 2016

    The Leadership Program

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

    Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009

    Lawrence University

    Master of Fine Arts in Theater

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2013

    The Boston Conservatory at Berklee

    Certifications

    CPR Certified

    Jan, 2018

    Greenfields Academy

    Basic CPR, First Aid, Stroke and Abdominal Thrust/Choking Certified

    Awards

    2nd Place, Vocal Division

    Feb, 2007

    NATS Wisconsin

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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