Catharpin, VA Music Performance Lessons

I teach beginners from age 3 all the way through advanced adults. In music performance I work with each student proper audition technique as well as good audition material and poise. I also teach them what to expect at an audition.

David enjoys teaching students from all different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Whether you are just starting out or a virtuoso shredder in the making, he is happy to teach you! Over all, he is fairly laid back, as long as you practice. He usually combines work with reading off of the treble clef (what he likens to "eating your vegetables." You may not want to do it, but it will make you a healthier musician!) with learning more popular songs (or songs the student says they would like to learn) through tablature and chord charts, depending on the style of the song.

David is also very pro music theory. He usually incorporates music theory into the curriculum in conjunction with the material already being discussed. He is also very knowledgeable about composition/songwriting, and if the student is interested in learning more about this area, he is happy to share what he knows!

As a performing artist I wish to share the technique of presentation.
Concert or the Musical stage The duties of the performer to achieve success for auditions or shows.

Music Performance

I am classically trained teacher and i think that classical music is the basement for any kind of music. I also would like to teach you some jazz or to play your favorite songs as you wish.
I adjust to my students' needs and goals. Every student is unique and so my point is to teach anyone in according to one's ability. I assess my student's ability during the first lesson and spend time discussing what the goals shall be for the next 5 lessons. Then I pick exercises and music pieces, and design a practice plan for my student that will help him or her reach their goals.
I teach my students to practice musically all the time, I build and develop your technique, and deep understanding of music.

Orla Conway is a stunningly experienced Vocal Coach in the Washington D.C. area. She trains students of all experience levels in a vast amount of genres, performance, and artistic styles. Orla uses contemporary and progressive training methods to give new life to traditional, tried-and-true vocal techniques.

"I am absolutely certain that any singer of any age or ability can come to me with their audition, performance, and vocal technique goals, and together we will achieve those goals and more!
I love bringing the joy and beauty of singing to others and I can guarantee you'll leave our lessons with results beyond what you had thought possible."

-Genres:
Musical Theater, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop, Rock, Gospel, Country, Alternative, Electronic, Classical

-Student Accomplishments under Orla's training:
*Admission into: Berklee College of Music in Boston, Southern Virginia University and their Belle Vocce Women's Choir
*Performing live in front of audiences at: open mics,

Expect to cover such performance essentials as: preparation (how to time your skills to be your best self), visualization, confidence and channeling nervous energy, crowd communication, stage presence, and other factors that contribute to your caliber as a performer.

Experienced with teaching independently and at the college level. I tailor my teaching style to the individual student, and I pride myself in finding the exercise that works for each person. I take great care to teach a balanced and holistic vocal technique to help you maintain a healthy voice and avoid injury. I am particularly good at helping students who struggle with stage fright and performance anxiety.