Singing with Heidi S.

Heidi is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She recently finished a Master of Music in Voice Performance at Wichita State University where she studied under Dr. Paul Smith. Heidi received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from the prestigious Luther College in 2010 under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Whitfield. Heidi has performed numerous roles, including Miss Wordsworth (Albert Herring), First Lady (Die Zauberflote), and Adele (cover, Die Fledermaus). Throughout her academic career, Heidi placed multiple times in various NATS competitions. She has also received numerous scholarships and grants, including a Luther College Music Scholarship and a graduate teaching assistantship at WSU. Heidi plans to relocate to Germany in order to continue her pursuit of an operatic career. *** Lesson Details *** I am a very friendly and easy going person, but I expect a lot out of my students! My goal as a teacher is to help my students achieve the goals they set for themselves. I love the science of singing and I believe it is essential to understand and know what your body is doing even before you open your mouth. I tend to start my students off with a simple vocal exercise which we use to discover the inner-workings of the voice and integrate new singing habits. I believe it is imperative to learn a new technique using a piece of music you will not sing in public. This way, your new singing habits can be transferred with ease to a piece you would like to perform. Because of this, it may take a few weeks before we start to work on a song of your choice. As I said before, I focus a lot on the science of singing. It is crucial that you are aware of what your body is doing and how to get of your own way. I believe that I am not here to change your voice or make you sound like someone, I am here to help you discover your own sound and to help you believe in that sound. *** Studio Equipment *** Lessons in the living room, Piano, music books. *** Travel Equipment *** I expect the student to provide a piano. *** Specialties *** I specialize in classical vocal music training.