Hullo! I'm Frances and I've been teaching private voice lessons since 2008. I'm currently accepting students ages 13 and up. In the past my students have been cast in roles in high school and community theater, they have participated in Regional Choir, and auditioned successfully for collegiate music programs. I received my training at Belmont University, graduating in 2008 with a degree in Classical Vocal Performance. After teaching privately and auditioning for a few years I realized I wanted to return to school so I could be better equipped to teach. I spent two years at ASU refining my own voice while experiencing new teaching techniques. I finished my advanced degree in May, 2016 and now have a Master of Music: Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. I believe in a relaxed atmosphere for lessons and that if you're not having fun overall then something needs to change. Strengthening the voice through proper, healthy technique will be challenging but should also be enjoyable. I also offer private piano lessons for ages 8 and up. I've taught off and on since 2004. My own lessons spanned the four years between eight and twelve and then a year at Belmont University, where I passed piano proficiency as an entering freshman and was able to take privately with a professor trained at Julliard. My theory work from both my undergrad and graduate schooling will allow me to more adequately teach that side of piano performance and I am excited to add piano lessons to what I offer.
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 2004
Master of Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy
Teaches ages 8+
Speaks Italian - Pronunciation, Spanish - Pronunciation
Has background check
Hullo! I'm Frances and I've been teaching private voice lessons since 2008. I'm currently accepting students ages 13 and up. In the past my students have been cast in roles in high school and community theater, they have participated in Regional Choir, and auditioned successfully for collegiate music programs. I received my training at Belmont University, graduating in 2008 with a degree in Classical Vocal Performance. After teaching privately and auditioning for a few years I realized I wanted to return to school so I could be better equipped to teach. I spent two years at ASU refining my own voice while experiencing new teaching techniques. I finished my advanced degree in May, 2016 and now have a Master of Music: Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. I believe in a relaxed atmosphere for lessons and that if you're not having fun overall then something needs to change. Strengthening the voice through proper, healthy technique will be challenging but should also be enjoyable. I also offer private piano lessons for ages 8 and up. I've taught off and on since 2004. My own lessons spanned the four years between eight and twelve and then a year at Belmont University, where I passed piano proficiency as an entering freshman and was able to take privately with a professor trained at Julliard. My theory work from both my undergrad and graduate schooling will allow me to more adequately teach that side of piano performance and I am excited to add piano lessons to what I offer.
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 2004
Master of Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy
Teaches ages 8+
Speaks Italian - Pronunciation, Spanish - Pronunciation
Has background check
We have tried other voice coaches and none of them were able to connect with my son. Frances was able to verbalize things in a way that had my son understanding things that he had already heard but not fully understood. This looks like the start of a great relationship. I am very happy we have met Frances.
Frances is very welcoming and friendly. My daughter loved her right away and is enthusiastic about her lessons.
Great first lesson. I was a bundle of nerves, Frances put me at ease. I look forward to our next lesson.