Singing with Stephen H.

-> 47 years playing guitar (pop, rock, easy listening, blues, show tunes); -> 45 years acting experience (musicals, tragedy, theatre of the absurd); -> judge of local, regional & state speech & theatre competitions; -> lessons structured to meet each individual's needs & interests; -> taught Shao-Lin Do karate 13.5 yrs. as a certified Black Belt Instructor; *** Lessons are for acoustic instruments only, amplified or not. *** Lesson Details *** GUITAR: Learn to shop for the proper guitar for you, how to string & take care of your instrument, simple & advanced chords, strumming and picking patterns, & more. ACTING: Learn basic terminology, the audition process, developing character, overcoming performance anxiety, & more. SINGING: Learn proper vocal warm-ups & breathing techniques, expand your range, work in unfamiliar genre, & more. *** Studio Equipment *** -> limited use of studio equipment & set-up, as most students have no need for this; *** Specialties *** Instructional Methods: visual & physical demonstration; Guitar Styles: acoustic strumming & finger picking; Musical Genres: folk, blues, rock, pop, country, show tunes; SELF DEFENSE: learn practical measures that can be taken to protect yourself & loved ones while lowering your risk of being prosecuted for assault;