Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Arlington, VA

I have been a professional singer since 1983 and have taught since 1986. I studied voice and trained classically from 1972 - 1982. Several of my students have been professional singers, from rock to opera. I teach the individual to understand the technicalities of the vocal instrument; how to breathe correctly, understand the internal acoustics and how to access them, how to project healthily, how to relax and get out of the way of using your instrument, and so much more. This is not your typical voice curriculum, but even more essential if you want to keep your voice in top form all your life. At 67, I can sing with or without amplification for several hours a day indefinitely because I have mastered the techniques I will teach you.

Learn to sing the songs your love through developing an exercise routine to strengthen your voice and increase your pitch accuracy. Teaching both sight singing and techniques to develop your ear

I've had experience working with both beginners looking to sing for enjoyment as well as coaching aspiring professionals to refine their craft and move ahead with career goals! I tailor lessons according to your goals while also helping you discover and fulfill your maximum potential. I establish and maintain a calm, safe space for us to explore your voice without pressure or judgment, and encourage your insights and creativity.

I also emphasize the importance of overall musicianship for singers so that they have deeper understanding and appreciation for their musical selection. This can include learning to sight sing, transposing songs to your correct key, accurately communicating preferred tempo and rhythmic feel to other musicians, writing charts in order to work with live bands and so on.

Classical training.

I am a voice and acting teacher specializing in musical theater and pop rock and other commercial forms of singing. I focus on breathe work, increasing range, and freeing the natural voice to focus on correct technique whether the student is belting pop or using their legit soprano. I help performers fuse their acting and singing but can also focus on one aspect if the student so chooses. I work with many students on college auditions and thespian competitions as well. I teach all ages up to adults since I am also adjunct faculty at a college and have experience in teaching at the university level. I am a performer myself having worked in Philadelphia, Boston, and all over South Florida.

Lawrence has been teaching Pop / R&B / Gospel music since 2013. He passes on knowledge that he has gained from the great gospel singer/instructor Ken Anderson from UCSD's gospel choir, along with his own personal experiences in performing and auditioning. Lawrence is a pop/r&b/gospel singer and he can show you the exercises, little things and tips he has learned from his great vocal coach since 2010.