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Speaking Voice with Joshua A.

San Diego, California

5.0
(22)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks German, English
Teaching since 2015
M.M. Voice

    Discover, strengthen, and build your voice with a professional opera singer

    I am a professional opera singer, active performer, and avid teacher of voice. My teaching focuses on exercises that strengthen your voice so you can sing (and speak!) clearly, beautifully, and resonantly. These exercises will help reduce fatigue, raspiness, hoarseness, and strain in your speaking voice. Through our work together, you can expect to build confidence in your speaking voice and to more freely express yourself. I hope to hear you soon!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-11 AM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-11 AM
    Wednesday
    5 AM-11 AM
    Thursday
    8 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $55
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Joshua A.

    5.0
    (22)
    Hello! I am a professional opera singer, and have studied singing, languages, and diction for over 10 years. Over this time, I've trained my ear to hear the subtleties of language and music, so whether your goals are to communicate clearly in English, or to sing and/or speak with confidence, I am here to help! I love helping my students to feel more confident in their speaking and singing and to have some fun along the way. I graduated from Columbia University cum laude with a B.A. in Sustainable Development, and then focused my music studies at Manhattan School of Music, where I received the President's Award and graduated with a M.M. in Voice. I have performed all over the country! I am passionate about the work I do and sharing my experiences with others. I teach students of all levels and with a wide range of goals and musical ambitions. If you are interested in singing lessons, I will share with you helpful (and sometimes silly!) exercises to build stamina, range, strength, and breath control. And without even realizing it, your musicianship will improve, too! If you are interested in speaking voice lessons, I will draw on my years of experience as a singer to help you speak with confidence and clear pronunciation. You will find yourself communicating more clearly and your voice feeling better than ever :) I look forward to meeting you!
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    Teacher's studio
    My son enjoyed the session.
    Posted Aug 26, 2023
    Shae
    Teacher's studio
    I loved meeting, and working with Josh! I’m excited to continue working with him. Shae.
    Posted Apr 13, 2023
    Bridget
    Teacher's studio
    Joshua was wonderful! Very professional, he customized the lessons to fit my needs and gave useful tips with positive feedback, recommend to anyone!
    Posted Mar 30, 2023
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    Experience

    Tutor

    Jan, 2020 - Present

    Private Tutoring Company

    I work as a tutor, primarily serving high school students preparing for the SAT and ACT exams. My tutoring takes two forms: one-on-one sessions with students and group classes.

    Sacristan (Tosca - Puccini)

    Sep, 2019 - Oct, 2019

    Virginia Opera

    La cena è pronta

    Aug, 2019 - Sep, 2019

    (Independent production)

    La cena è pronta ("Dinner is ready") is a recital that explores the many ways food enriches our lives, brings people together, and serves (sometimes) as our downfall. The musical selections range from Mahler, Vaughan Williams, and Duparc, to Bernstein, Porter, Sondheim, and more. And the special treat of this recital is that we prepare and serve dinner for the guests while performing the program!

    Zuniga (Carmen - Bizet)

    May, 2019 - May, 2019

    Richmond Symphony

    Ensemble (All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914)

    Nov, 2018 - Dec, 2018

    San Diego Opera

    Leporello, cover (Don Giovanni - Mozart)

    Oct, 2018 - Nov, 2018

    Virginia Opera

    Vincent Jones (Street Scene - Weill)

    Sep, 2018 - Oct, 2018

    Virginia Opera

    La cena è pronta

    Aug, 2018 - Sep, 2018

    (Independent production)

    La cena è pronta ("Dinner is ready") is a recital that explores the many ways food enriches our lives, brings people together, and serves (sometimes) as our downfall. The musical selections range from Mahler, Vaughan Williams, and Duparc, to Bernstein, Porter, Sondheim, and more. And the special treat of this recital is that we prepare and serve dinner for the guests while performing the program!

    Don Basilio (Il barbiere di Siviglia - Rossini)

    Jul, 2018 - Jul, 2018

    Sugar Creek Opera

    Jake Wallace (La fanciulla del West - Puccini)

    Oct, 2017 - Nov, 2017

    Virginia Opera

    Don Alfonso (Così fan tutte - Mozart)

    Sep, 2017 - Oct, 2017

    Opera San José

    Hidraot (Armide - Gluck)

    Jul, 2017 - Aug, 2017

    Opera NEO

    Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro - Mozart)

    Jun, 2017 - Jul, 2017

    Point Loma Opera Theatre

    Sergeant of Police (The Pirates of Penzance - Sullivan)

    Mar, 2017 - Apr, 2017

    Palm Beach Opera

    Education

    B.A. Sustainable Development

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2013

    Columbia University

    M.M. Voice

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

    Manhattan School of Music

    Awards

    U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts

    May, 2009

    Department of Education

    Rohatyn Great Promise Award

    Jan, 2016

    Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

    Regional Finalist, Eastern Region

    Nov, 2015

    Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

    Alexandra Hunt Endowed Vocal Scholarship

    Sep, 2015

    Manhattan School of Music

    President's Award

    Sep, 2014

    Manhattan School of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    German

    Limited Proficiency

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