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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 8-75
Teaching since 2007
Master of Music Voice Pedagogy and Performance
Master your piano skills when you practice with a master at the keys.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Music degree from the Catholic University of America. She has been playing piano since the age of 5 and often accompanies her voice students and choirs. Most recently Laura taught piano and voice at the International School of Music in Bethesda, MD and is excited to now be teaching out of her home studio in Denver.
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About Laura C.
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Hi, I’m Laura, and I want to tell you right now, you CAN sing and you SHOULD sing. From birth until death, the voice is our primary vehicle for expression. When you take a voice lesson, you are learning more than just good vocal technique (though that’s important). You’re learning about yourself and how to more confidently and effectively interact with the world. I’m happy to tell you all about my background and experience, but first, let's talk about YOU and how we can FIND YOUR VOICE.
In our work together we’ll open up a large toolbox, and maybe even invent some of our own tools together. At times we’ll speak directly about the science of singing. At other times we’ll use imagery, sounds, and movement to help make the action of vocalizing a lived and felt experience in your whole body. You might even find yourself in a yoga pose or two.
I have a masters degree in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from the Catholic University of America and a bachelors degree in sacred music (voice primary) from Westminster Choir College. I'm also an E-RYT 500 certified yoga teacher and love using yoga to show people how their body is their instrument. I've been teaching voice and piano privately for 13 years, directed church choirs throughout the country, and have performed throughout the world, from the stages of New York to Taiwan. But my first love has always been teaching, so most of the time you'll either find me in my home studio or teaching a yoga class in the Denver metro area.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to communicate with you about your musical aspirations!
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Shane
Teacher's studio
She was very thorough and I learned a great deal more than I expected to in a first lesson. I can't wait for the next one!
Posted Feb 21, 2023
Eleanor
Online
Lessons are so much fun. I learn so much in each lesson, and am so happy with the results. Thanks, Laura.
Posted Feb 25, 2021
Bluma Felix
Online
Due to Covid restrictions of staying home I have been able to continue with my lessons. Laura is so patient with me.When I started months ago, I was so nervous and insecure with my singing, but Laura has the ability to make me feel comfortable and has so many tricks for teaching me to use my voice correctly. She is always is upbeat and makes the lesson fun as well.Love her.
Posted Dec 23, 2020
Experience
Private Voice Instructor
Jun, 2006 - PresentPrivate Studio
Choir Director
Oct, 2015 - Jul, 2016Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids
After school program for children ages 5-13.
Voice and Piano Faculty
Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2018International School of Music
Director of Music and Worship Arts
Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013Severna Park United Methodist Church
Directed and oversaw ten musical ensembles including traditional choir, praise bands, and children's choirs.
Director of Music
Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2009Denville Community Church
Directed 5 choirs including children and handbells.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music - voice primary
Sep, 2003 - May, 2007Westminster Choir College - Rider University
Master of Music Voice Pedagogy and Performance
Sep, 2009 - May, 2013Catholic University of America
Certifications
200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Sep, 2013Warrior I School - Costa Rica
500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Apr, 2017YogaWorks - Baltimore, MD
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