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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Teaching since 2005

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

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Discover your unique voice! Build confidence and skill with customized lessons

Whether you're learning to use your voice for the first time, or building on skills you've already gained, I'm here to help you explore, develop, and expand your vocal abilities. We'll use games and technical exercises, songs you choose, and songs I'll introduce you to. Tell me your goals - singing onstage? public speaking? karaoke? church choir? - and I'll craft a path to lead you to success.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Student's Home

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

3:15 PM-4 PM

Saturday

12:45 PM-2:30 PM

Sunday

1:45 PM-3 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$75

45 minutes

$103

60 minutes

$130

About Laurel S.

4.9

(39)

Hello! I'm Laurel, I'm a professional performer and experienced private teacher, and I would love to help you unlock your musical abilities. I believe in a personalized approach to teaching, based on building a relationship with each student. I place equal emphasis on achieving your long-term goals and enjoying the process of learning and making progress. I welcome students and families who are LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, any race, ethnicity, or gender, and any or no religion. Please don't hesitate to communicate openly with me, so that I can customize your lessons to your needs. I'm fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and I'm happy to follow any safety protocols you prefer to use in your home. A few of my specialties: Classical singing technique Piano for elementary-age beginners Keyboard skills for singers Advanced classical piano Choral singing skills Music reading for self-taught musicians DISCOUNT AVAILABLE if you qualify for free school lunch program - contact me Use the "Ask a Question" button to find out more about my availability and special offerings. I would love to have a conversation with you before you sign up or schedule a trial lesson.

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97%

4.9

39 Reviews

Mark

Teacher's studio

She's got me really interested in pursuing this further!

Posted Feb 16, 2023

Joseph

Online

I've always had an interest in music, but never had any formal training. Laurel's tutelage has taken me from an absolute novice who could barely plink out a few notes to being able to read and play along with sheet music. She's employs a very collaborative style of teaching wherein we work together to identify the kinds of music I want to play, and make regularly progress towards reaching my goals. It's been a fantastic experience.

Posted Apr 22, 2021

Kevin

Online

I decided to wait until middle age to begin taking piano lessons so that my brain would be as resistant as possible to learning. I'm glad I found a teacher as patient, friendly and knowledgable as Laurel. I've been taking lessons with her for almost a year. She tailors the sessions to my spooky interests and encourages me to push my abilities. When we began I had barely touched a piano in my life. Now I'm able to read sheet music, recognize relative pitches and play a list of my favorite songs with independent hand movement. I'd recommend Laurel to anyone who wants to learn piano regardless of age or skill level.

Posted Oct 6, 2020

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Experience

Organist

Feb, 2023 - Present

Westwood Presbyterian Church

I play the organ for weekly services and special concerts, and I accompany the excellent professional and volunteer singers of the choir for weekly rehearsals.

Choir accompanist

Aug, 2018 - Mar, 2020

Palisades Charter High School

I provide piano accompaniment and rehearsal assistance for Concert Choir and Treble Choir. We rehearse every other school day and perform in numerous concerts throughout the school year.

Soloist, Schola Cantorum

Jun, 2018 - Jan, 2020

St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church, Inglewood

Sunday nights, I and three other soloists provide music for the evening service in this beautiful, resonant building.

Staff Singer

Sep, 2015 - Present

Pacific Chorale

Pacific Chorale is one of the premiere choirs in the nation, and I love singing with this group of exceptionally talented and passionate musicians.

Organist

Jun, 2014 - Jan, 2023

Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church

Every week, I play the beautiful organ built by Manuel Rosales (he built the organ in Disney Hall!) to accompany the congregation, choir, and soloists.

Accounts Payable

Jun, 2010 - Apr, 2014

ESP Guitars

No, I don't offer guitar lessons, but even when I wasn't a full-time musician like I am now, I was involved in the music industry, and I still have so many friends and music industry business relationships from my time at ESP. I was the ESP booth host at the NAMM convention for several years, so if you've ever been there, you may have met me!

Voice teacher/vocal coach

Sep, 2005 - Present

Self-employed

Teaching private in-home and studio lessons to singers of all ages, and accompanying and coaching high school and college singers on classical and musical theater repertoire.

Piano teacher

Aug, 2005 - Present

Self-employed

Teaching private in-home piano lessons to students of all ages.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

Sep, 2002 - Dec, 2008

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Affiliations

American Guild of Organists

Jun, 2010

The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this we: 1. Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music 2.Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors 3. Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support 4.Nurture future generations of organists 5. Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and 6. Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

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