Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 4+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2007

Master of Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy

About Rachel S.

4.9

(70)

Hi! My name is Rachel, and I have been teaching lessons professionally for over 10 years now. My primary instruments are voice and piano, and I also teach music theory/ear training/musicianship skills. I earned my degree in vocal performance from James Madison University, where I taught lessons to non-music majors as well as tutored general music for the student population. I also hold a masters degree in voice performance and pedagogy from the Peabody Conservatory. I would describe my teaching style as fun and relaxed, with a strong emphasis on healthy technique. I believe that all students should have a strong technical foundation, and that begins on day one. Genres I teach include classical, musical theatre, pop, and accompanying skills for pianists. I can also help with audition prep on both instruments. I look forward to meeting with you!

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-1 PM

Thursday

9 AM-12 PM

Friday

6 AM-11:30 AM

Saturday

6:30 AM-12 PM

Sunday

7 AM-1 PM

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

Pricing

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$70

60 minutes

$90

ReviewsWrite a review

96%

4.9

70 Reviews

Lauren

Online

She really finds the best way to teach each student, I love her! She is the best

Posted Oct 30, 2020

Damian

Teacher's studio

My five year old daughter has been taking piano lessons with Rachel for almost 9 months now and she has been progressing very well. Rachel is patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic. She really loves music and it’s obvious that she enjoys her job. Very highly recommended!

Posted May 13, 2020

Eric

Online

I’ve been taking lessons with Rachel for about a year and I’m very happy. She’s helped me make a lot of progress with my singing. She is friendly and fun to work with. I definitely recommend working with her.

Posted May 12, 2020

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Experience

Soprano

May, 2017 - Present

New York Lyric Opera Summer Music Program

I will be singing First Lady in "The Magic Flute" and covering the role of Cendrillon in Massenet's "Cendrillon".

Music Director

Jan, 2017 - Mar, 2017

Local High School

I was the vocal and instrumental director/conductor for the musical "Cry Baby" at Marshall High School. I oversaw vocal and instrumental rehearsals and all musical elements of the show, played piano for the pit and conducted each performance.

Soprano

Aug, 2016 - Present

Peabody Conservatory

I sang the role of Zoe in "Sukey in the Dark", a contemporary opera performed at Baltimore Theatre Project in February 2016. In opera scenes, I performed the role of Tallulah in "Hotel Casablanca" at Peabody's Friedberg Concert Hall. During the 2017-2018 school year, I will collaborate with soprano Madeline Huss on an opera outreach program called "Where in the World is Opera?"

Music Teacher

May, 2015 - Aug, 2016

Mikes Music

I taught voice, piano, and music theory lessons to students of all ages.

Music Director

May, 2015 - Aug, 2015

Red Branch Theatre

I served as the vocal director and rehearsal accompanist for a production of "Avenue Q" with a professional theatre company.

General Music Tutor for Student Athletics

Sep, 2014 - May, 2015

James Madison University

I tutored JMU's student athletes for a general music class that covered subjects such as music history, basic music theory, and music in modern culture.

Music Theory Tutor

Sep, 2013 - May, 2015

James Madison University

I tutored college level music theory to music majors, covering subjects such as ear training, counterpoint, and basic theory skills.

Musical Theatre Accompanist and Coach

Jan, 2012 - May, 2015

James Madison University

I worked as a rehearsal pianist, personal coach, and performance pianist for the musical theatre majors at James Madison University.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Aug, 2011 - May, 2015

James Madison University

Master of Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy

Aug, 2016 - May, 2018

Peabody Conservatory

Affiliations

Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)

Apr, 2012

Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.