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Acting with Lynn S.

Los Angeles, California

5.0
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Speaks English, French
Teaching since 2012
BFA Jazz Vocal Performance

    About Lynn S.

    5.0
    (3)
    I have been studying voice and piano and performing on stage in various capacities since I was a small child, acting professionally on stage, in films and TV for most of my adult life. I've been blessed to study with countless music luminaries in varying genres, from jazz and classical to rock n' roll and blues. I studied music at the university level both at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC. I received my BFA in Jazz Vocal Performance from The New School in 2008. I was given an incredible foundation in ear-training, music theory, composition, arranging and song-writing through these institutions. My diverse music education and experience means I am able to teach music in many different styles and music of many different genres. I can accompany my students on piano and help them to prepare for auditions. I can teach how to read music, to play classically on the piano, to read jazz charts, or help you figure out parts for a chord progression for a pop or rock song. My acting training is equally many-faceted and I have an incredibly strong foundation based in the teachings of Sanford Meisner, Stanislavsky, Lee Strasberg and Larry Moss. I use the knowledge of these great teachers along with the wisdom I've accumulated from MY mentors over the years in my teaching and coaching.

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    South Serrano Ave.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-9 AM
    10 AM-11 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-11 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-11 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-11 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-11 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Philip
    Teacher's studio
    Lynn is a fantastic teacher! She effortlessly bridges genres and styles. She is personable, dedicated and inspiring. We are incredibly fortunate to have found her.
    Posted Jun 15, 2017
    Chris
    Student's home
    Lynn is stellar. Her background and training are substantial and impressive. She is prompt, courteous, calm and absolutely wonderful with our daughter (Age 9) who has challenges focusing and staying on task. Lynn is kind, but navigates the lessons confidently, fluidly and with a focused energy. She works with our daughter's playfulness, incorporates humor and positive, encouraging energy into every lesson. Our daughter has shown signs of great improvement with Lynn. Lynn assigns tasks and practicing points each week for our daughter to work on which are balanced and also bring in a component of improvisation, which is SO helpful for kids who have challenges with focusing. Lynn is awesome, highly recommend!
    Posted Dec 16, 2016
    Jessica
    Student's home
    Lynn is amazing!! Not only do my children love her as a person (they literally wait at the window on Wednesday nights) but she knows how to keep them engaged and interested in learning throughout their lessons. My son has learned to play actual songs in less than 10 lessons. Can't recommend her enough!
    Posted Dec 6, 2016

    Experience

    Voice and Piano Teacher

    Jun, 2016 - Present

    Henderson Academy of Music

    Through Henderson Academy of Music, I teach voice and piano, from beginner to advanced levels, privately in the Los Angeles area.

    Piano Teacher

    Sep, 2017 - Sep, 2018

    Key to Joy

    Through Key To Joy, I taught 4th graders at The Brentwood School, where I created a multilevel curriculum, covering a variety of aspects of music theory and piano technique. The program culminated in two shows throughout the school year. Additionally, I taught a class called ‘Piano Explorers” for their after-school program.

    Vocal Music Instructor

    Feb, 2017 - May, 2017

    LA Arts

    This was a 10-week residency, where I created a curriculum for 8 2nd grade classrooms focusing on various music genres, along with teaching the basics of singing. I brought in a new song each week from a variety of genres of music. This exposed the children to styles of music that they had never heard before. The residency concluded with performances for the parents and family of the students.

    Voice and Piano Teacher

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2019

    School of Rock

    In addition to teaching children of varying ages and adults voice and piano, I also helped in leading the "Young Rockers" summer camp for children 6-11. In one week the we teach them a full set of music where they sing and play a variety of instruments, culminating in a performance on the last day for friends and family. I had upwards of 20 students on my roster here.

    Music, Dance and Drama Teacher

    Jun, 2016 - Present

    Aimee Art Production

    With Aimee I've taught teach private voice, piano and ukulele lessons and a wide variety of other arts-focused classes (ballet, drama, jewelry making) for children of pre-school age and higher. I'm currently teaching drama at The Children's Playhouse.

    Songwriter/Bandleader/Vocalist and Pianist/Arranger

    Jan, 2009 - Jan, 2011

    The Savage Kings (band)

    The Savage Kings was a band that I lead in NYC. I wrote and arranged all of the music and lead band practices. We performed my original music at venues throughout NYC.

    Education

    Diploma

    Sep, 1994 - Jun, 1996

    Walnut Hill School for The Arts

    BFA Jazz Vocal Performance

    Jan, 2005 - Dec, 2007

    The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Professional Music Major - Voice and Piano

    Jan, 1997 - Jul, 1998

    Berklee College of Music

    Certifications

    BFA Jazz Vocal Performance

    Dec, 2008

    The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music

    At the New School I studied with the best in the business - countless jazz legends. In additional to studied voice I also studied piano as well.

    Awards

    Best Comedic Actress Nomination

    Oct, 2016

    2016 Sunscreen Film Festival West

    Affiliations

    SAG-AFTRA

    Apr, 2012

    SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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