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Child Acting with Vanessa G.

North Hollywood, California

4.9
(92)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2007
Music Therapy

    About Vanessa G.

    4.9
    (92)
    Bachelor's in musical theater performance from Columbia College Chicago. Audition prep (acting/singing) and vocal technique for clients since 2007. Master's in music therapy from NYU 2019. MT-BC, certified music therapist. Voice lessons: My critique during your lesson is always honest, so you know when I give you a compliment it is well deserved. I especially love working with non-singers and helping them find their voice. I always start with an assessment to see where your work is currently at and where we can go from there. I keep notes during your lesson, send you home with your homework for the week, and I use those notes to think of personalized ways to improve your technique before your next lesson. If honesty and results are what you're looking for in a teacher, I promise to be that teacher for you. Music therapy: I come from an approach that is holistic and growth-centered. I work with you to set attainable goals while using active music-making and other music therapy techniques to process issues that are hard to talk about, find coping skills, and enhance daily life. *** Lesson Details *** Whether you're studying vocal technique or prepping for an audition with me, each lesson starts with an assessment. Then, we start with where you are at that moment and push your technique to the next level. Afterwards, I will send you an email with notes from the lesson and your homework. My goal is cultivate your technique and discipline to take you to the next level of your performance. *** Studio Equipment *** -Digital piano -Large mirror (to see your technique) -Various small percussive instruments -Harmonic stringed instruments *** Specialties *** Beginner voice for non-singers, new singers, or singers that have been out of the game for a while. Adaptive piano lessons for children and teens on the autism spectrum. Music therapy for those diagnosed with mental health issues or those who need a creative, therapeutic environment to deal with life issues. Audition prep for both film/stage acting and singing auditions. (Great results!)

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    Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood, CA
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    5:30 PM-7:30 PM
    Friday
    10:30 AM-1:15 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $75
    90 minutes
    $90
    120 minutes
    $120
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    4.9
    92 Reviews
    Andres
    Teacher's studio
    Vanessa is great, she is patient and challenges you but in a good way, looking forward to the next lesson!
    Posted May 4, 2023
    Lydia
    Teacher's studio
    Friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
    Posted Mar 20, 2023
    Hayden
    Teacher's studio
    So so helpful.
    Posted Feb 9, 2023
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    Experience

    Owner and Teacher

    Feb, 2014 - Jul, 2017

    Burbank Music Lessons

    Taught voice, piano, and ukulele to ages 4-94. All levels, beginning to professional.

    Teacher

    Aug, 2017 - Jun, 2019

    The Music Box School

    Piano, Voice, and Ukulele lessons for all ages and all levels at The Music Box School in Brooklyn, NY.

    Piano Teacher

    Jun, 2014 - May, 2015

    San Fernando Music School

    Group piano classes for ages 6-18.

    Music Coach

    Apr, 2014 - Nov, 2016

    Neighborhood Rock School

    -Director of Musical Theater Program (Starting 2015) -Vocal Coach -Instrumental Coach (Ukulele, Guitar, Piano) -Toddler Rock Teacher -Pop Choir Music Director (Starting 2015)

    Voice Teacher

    Mar, 2014 - Jun, 2014

    JA Vocal Music

    -Voice Teacher -Piano Teacher -Musical Theater Teacher

    Spring Concert Choir Music Director

    Mar, 2014 - Mar, 2014

    La Mired Church

    -Arranged contemporary vocal parts. -Taught proper vocal technique.

    Education

    Musical Theater Performance

    Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2010

    Columbia College Chicago

    Music Therapy

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2019

    New York University

    Certifications

    Music Therapy Board Certification

    Sep, 2019

    Certification Board for Music Therapists

    Affiliations

    Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

    Sep, 2012

    An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

    American Music Therapy Association

    Sep, 2019

    AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors, unified in 1998, included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    Jan, 2015

    Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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