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Jazz Voice with Kate S.

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 4+
Speaks American Sign Language, Italian
Teaching since 2006
Master's of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy

    About Kate S.

    4.8
    (13)
    I believe that a good teacher helps students teach themselves. Most of a student’s learning will be done on his or her own at home or in a practice room, so a teacher must give them the necessary tools to succeed, as well as constant support and encouragement. I graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance, and from Penn State with a Master's in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. I have been teaching all levels of voice, and beginning/intermediate piano for almost ten years. I also have extensive experience working with special needs students. My goal is to teach healthy, grounded singing, no matter what musical style my students are interested in pursuing. I focus on balanced and centered body alignment, accurate body mapping, an easy breathing technique, and vibrancy/flexibility in sound. If there is unnecessary tension or problems in these areas, this can hold students back from truly enjoying singing.

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    13 Reviews
    Rebekah
    Teacher's studio
    Kate is very knowledgeable, and was able to very quickly pick out specific areas where I can improve in my singing. In addition, she has specific exercises and techniques for strengthening the voice and reversing harmful habits, and I found these to be really helpful and effective. I am excited to see the results of lessons with her over the next few months!
    Posted Mar 30, 2017
    Louie Cota-Cahilo
    Teacher's studio
    So fun!
    Posted Feb 27, 2017
    Jaysa
    Student's home
    My daughter enjoyed her first lesson, she thinks the warm ups are fun.
    Posted Jan 12, 2017
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind

    I am the general music teacher for all students who attend the school. Most of my students are visually impaired, so I learned Braille and some Braille music. I also have some American Sign Language skills, and I have worked with a broad range of students with special needs.

    Music/Drama Teacher

    Oct, 2007 - Jan, 2009

    Arts for All

    I taught many of the music and drama classes offered at the non-profit center "Arts for All," which provides after school programs and an adult day program for kids and adults with special needs.

    Education

    Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance

    Sep, 2003 - May, 2007

    Eastman School of Music

    Master's of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2011

    Penn State University

    Certifications

    Secondary Teaching Certificate in Music

    Mar, 2012

    State of Arizona

    I am certified to teach grades 6-12 in the state of Arizona, and I hold a current fingerprint clearance card.

    Awards

    Graduate Performance Exhibition Award

    Mar, 2011

    Penn State University

    Affiliations

    Golden Key International Honor Society

    Jan, 2006

    Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    American Sign Language

    Limited Proficiency

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