Speaking Voice with Nicole G.

Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a professional opera singer and native New Yorker. For many years I have taught private voice and beginning piano in New York City and beyond to students age 5/6 to 70. At the current time, my focus is on my coaching company, True Self LoveTM Mindset and Transformational Coaching. I have combined all of my skillsets and passions to offer the highest quality coaching. Specifically, I turn entrepreneurs, executives, and experts into fearless, confident speakers on the stage, screen, and anywhere in between. If you're ready to step into the power of your presence and overcome your fears of being seen and heard as the star you truly are, find me on social media, @nicole.trueselflove, and I look forward to hearing from you! I have chosen to allow this profile to remain visible although I am not accepting private voice students at this time (only on a case-by-case basis.) I do, however, infuse my vocal coaching expertise in my current work with clients as I believe it is crucial to achieving success in any area of life. -- What sets me apart from the other teachers here at TakeLessons? I bring a special warmth, dedication, wisdom, and commitment to our work. Lessons are not solely about technique or making good sounds, but about communicating musically in a more meaningful way, and unleashing your unique gifts. Primarily, I've focused on classical/opera/musical theatre repertoire with my voice students. For students age 12-18, I've emphasize a combination of folk songs, Disney, a limited selected pop music, and more. Ages 5-11 I've use a combination of vocal method books for very young singers in addition to selected musical theatre and Disney songs. My voice students have performed on and off Broadway, been nominated for NJ Paper Mill Playhouse's Rising Star Awards, have been accepted to pre-college musical theater programs on full scholarship, have earned multiple leading roles in high school musicals and plays, have performed major choral works at Carnegie Hall, have sung in church choirs and for weddings, and have released their own pop/rock albums. Piano Lesson Details: Bastien method books, Faber Piano Adventures, Dozen A Day, and other supplemental material according to age and level of the student. Musicianship and theory skills are explored and nurtured in addition to acquiring a foundation of technique at the piano. Voice Lesson Details: Explore, re-awaken and nourish your creativity in music. Develop a solid foundation in vocal technique through effective tools and exercises based in the Bel Canto tradition (addressing breath, posture, alignment, an open throat, phonation, resonance, articulation, registration) Address your personal practice/performance goals. Deepen self-awareness (body, aural, and emotional awareness), musicianship, interpretation, performance, and musicality Learn a variety of repertoire, according to your needs and development Cultivate your artistry for application in practice, audition, and performance settings -Experience JOY in singing Regardless of age or skill level, I approach students with respect and professionalism within a safe and supportive environment, fostering enlightenment and creativity. We will take your vocal study at your own pace through a personalized, holistic approach that will help you sing easily and beautifully. *** Studio Equipment *** Studio: Piano/keyboard 88 keys, open space, full length mirror. *** Travel Equipment *** I expect my students to provide a piano or keyboard, music stand if possible, and a mirror (full length if possible.) *** Specialties *** I emphasize a variety of holistic methods that serve the student in multiple ways: physical, emotional, aural awareness; posture and alignment; low-centered/connected breathing, breath compression; open throat, released tongue/jaw; legato line, phrasing; articulation, diction, style, artistry; the process of learning a piece of music. Genres: Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop. I enjoy helping students to prepare for auditions and performances, as well as explore the art of singing and encourage the joy of singing.