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Singing with Kerri S.

Elk Grove, California

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks Italian, German, French, Spanish
Teaching since 2006
Performer's Certificate

    About Kerri S.

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    I'm an extremely positive and motivated person who thoroughly enjoys sharing her gift and knowledge with other people. I have a Performer's Certificate, a Masters of Music and a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Opera. I have been teaching voice lessons for ten years and currently run a private studio out of my home in Elk Grove, CA. As much as I love teaching, I also truly enjoy performing on stage. I have performed the professional opera roles of Lady Ella/Chorus in Cimarron Opera's performance of Patience. I was also previously a member of the Wichita Grand Opera Chorus, and recently performed in their productions of Turandot, Don Carlo, Guillaume Tell, Tosca, Otello and Le Nozze di Figaro. I have also performed other professional roles such as Belle/Chorus in The Forum Theater's production of A Christmas Carol. Throughout my various degrees, I have also performed roles in Hansel and Gretel, Bastienund Bastienne, Dido and Aeneas, Die Zauberflote, The Lonley Empress, Les Contes d'Hoffman, Dangerous Liasons, Ariadne auf Naxos and Eric Hermansen's Soul. I began teaching voice lessons during my vocal pedagogy class, while getting my Masters Degree. I have been teaching consistently for a total of ten years. I began teaching for a community school for the arts in Muncie, IN. After I graduated with my Masters Degree, I taught lessons for a children's theater company in Manitowoc, WI until I started my Performer's Certificate. I taught for another community arts school during my Performer's Certificate in DeKalb, IL. After that, I began a private studio out of my home and have been teaching privately at my in-home studio ever since. I also have experience teaching Music Theory and Ear Training, Music Appreciation and Private Voice Lessons at the college level as an Adjunct Professor at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL. I have always loved and enjoyed teaching! It has probably been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I am always eager to welcome new students of all ages! *** Lesson Details *** I teach classical technique that can be applied to any type or genre of music. I usually start with standard singing and breathing techniques. Then I will listen to a student's voice and determine their range and pick out a solo song based on their range, ability level, and the preferences of the student. I am a firm believer that no student fits into the standard "box" of teaching. Therefore, I tailor my teaching style to match the individual needs, issues, and goals of a particular student. It is very important to me that students enjoy their lessons and feel engaged in the learning process. My biggest rule is that they need to have fun and enjoy what they are doing. I am a very kind, up-beat and friendly teacher that believes in positive reinforcement and constructive criticism. I encourage my students to communicate with me on an equal level and to always ask questions if they don't understand something. Watching people learn and grow as singers, and knowing that you had a hand in it, is probably one of the most rewarding parts of being a teacher. It is this ideal that fuels my need to teach others. *** Studio Equipment *** I have set aside a complete room in my house for my teaching studio. I have a Baldwin spinet, a Manhasset music stand, a wide library of music and a sofa for students and their parents to sit on. I have a laptop and an Insignia usb microphone for online lessons. *** Specialties *** Opera and musical theater.

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    Ocean LN Elk Grove, CA
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    1 PM-2 PM
    5 PM-5:30 PM
    6 PM-8:30 PM
    Tuesday
    1 PM-2 PM
    4:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Wednesday
    1 PM-1:30 PM
    2 PM-3 PM
    5:30 PM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-2 PM
    3 PM-3:30 PM
    4 PM-4:30 PM
    7 PM-8:30 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-2 PM
    3 PM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $65
    45 minutes
    $85
    60 minutes
    $100
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    Experience

    Private Voice Teacher

    Jul, 2019 - Present

    Private Voice Studio of Kerri

    Private hour or half-hour lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons are taught at the instructor's in-home studio in Elk Grove, CA.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Oct, 2016 - Present

    Private Voice Studio of Kerri

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons were taught at the instructors' in-home studio in Forney, TX. Students were encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term.

    Professional Singer/Chorus Member

    May, 2016 - Jul, 2016

    Cimarron Opera

    I was a member of the chorus and sang the role of Lady Ella in Cimarron Opera's performances of Patience. I learned the music, attended daily music rehearsals and daily staging rehearsals. I also attended costume fittings and performances.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Jul, 2013 - Present

    Musika LLC

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons are taught at either the student's home in the Dallas, TX area or at the instructors' in-home studio in Forney, TX. Students will be encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Jul, 2013 - Present

    TakeLessons.com

    Private Voice Lessons: Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons are taught at either the student's home in the Dallas, TX area or at the instructors' in-home studio in Forney, TX. Students will be encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term.

    Chorus Member

    Aug, 2012 - Oct, 2015

    Wichita Grand Opera

    I was a member of the chorus for Wichita Grand Opera. I learned the music, attended weekly music rehearsals and daily staging rehearsals when it got closer to the performance of each show. I also attended costume fittings and performances.

    Private Voice Teacher

    May, 2011 - Oct, 2016

    Private Voice Studio of Kerri

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons were taught at the instructors' in-home studio in Goddard, KS. Students were encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term.

    Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory

    Jan, 2011 - May, 2011

    Kishwaukee College

    MUS 100-5001 Fundamentals of Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory to non-music majors. General Course Objective: Music theory course involving a study of the basic elements of music: notation, rhythmic patterns, intervals, and chords. Designed for those students who already play a musical instrument, or those who have completed MUS 220.

    Music Theater Instructor

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2010

    Christian Youth Theater

    Musical Theater I for Kids: Teaching Musical Theater techniques and scenes to students age nine through twelve. General Course Objective: Let your creativity take flight through dance, drama and singing. Jump into the magical world of musical theater by exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray a character. Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performance. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the show-stoppers in the showcase! Musical Theater II for Kids: Teaching Musical Theater techniques and scenes to students age ten through thirteen. General Course Objective: The next installment in the CYT musical theater classes. A more in-depth study into the techniques of musical theater. Let your creativity take flight through dance, drama and singing. Jump into the magical world of musical theater by exploring dance choreography, vocal technique and how to portray a character. Become a triple threat through warm-ups, group activities, theater games and performance. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the show-stoppers in the showcase!

    Private Voice Teacher

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

    Private Voice Studio of Kerri

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Lessons were taught at the instructors' in-home studio in Rockford, IL. Students were encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term

    Improvisation Teacher

    Jun, 2009 - Aug, 2009

    Apollo Music Incorporated

    Improvisation Workshop: Teaching Improvisation techniques to students ages ten through fourteen. General Course Objective: Hands-on training in Improvisation through the use of many different games in order to develop skills in teamwork, thinking and reacting quickly, communication, stage presence and confidence. These skills will enable students to become better, more believable actors. Students were encouraged to showcase these skills in a performance at the end of the workshop.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Apr, 2009 - Aug, 2009

    Guzzardo Music

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages at various levels of vocal development. Students were encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the term.

    Private Voice Instructor

    Jan, 2009 - May, 2011

    Kishwaukee College

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to college students at various levels of vocal development. Students were encouraged to perform in a recital at the end of the semester.

    Adjunct Professor of Music Appreciation

    Sep, 2008 - May, 2011

    Kishwaukee College

    MUS 220 Music Appreciation: Teaching Music Appreciation to non-music majors. General Course Objective: Introduction to representative music masterpieces through perceptive listening. Emphasis on the elements of music, various musical forms and periods, and great composers and performers. Designed to broaden the non-music major’s understanding and enjoyment of music.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Jun, 2008 - Aug, 2008

    Dare to Dream Theater Incorporated

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students ages seven through twenty-six at various levels of vocal development. Maintained a full studio of students each term. Students were required to perform in a studio recital at the end of the term.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Jan, 2008 - Dec, 2009

    Northern Illinois University Community School for the Arts

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students ages ten through fifteen at various levels of vocal development. Students were encouraged to perform in various recitals throughout the term.

    Private Voice Teacher

    Apr, 2006 - Dec, 2007

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts

    Private hour or half-hour voice lessons to students of all ages and skill levels interested in improving their voices. Maintained a full studio of students each term. Students were required to perform in a concert at the end of the term.

    Education

    Bachelors of Music

    Aug, 2000 - Dec, 2004

    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Performer's Certificate

    Aug, 2008 - Aug, 2009

    Northen Illinois University

    Masters of Music

    Aug, 2005 - Dec, 2007

    Ball State University

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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