Clear Brook, VA Singing Lessons

With all my students, I emphasize good technique. No matter what genre of music or age of student, singing in a healthful and fun way includes great posture, good breath management, and producing a free and easy sound.I believe that each student has their own unique way of learning, so I tailor my lessons to fit. Immediate feedback and specific practice instructions help my students gain a sense of confidence and assess their progress. Last but not least, singing should be fun!

I believe that having control over your sound is essential to being a successful singer! I go through a series of exercises that help students to develop strong vocal technique, and acquire their best sound!

I encourage students to explore repertoire from Pop and Rock to Jazz and R&B. Finding songs that are meaningful to you can have a strong impact on an audience, and can be life changing for a student as an artist!

I teach vocal health above all. This is key to longevity in a personal or professional career. I also coach students in vocal stylizing in a variety of genres. I teach students to sing in the right tone, quality, with appropriate ad-libs, riffs and runs to make their voice stand out and shine. I want my students to be versatile and well-rounded, finding "their" voice and being able to fit it into whatever style of music they like.

Whether prepping for an audition or doing it on the side, we will work on what interests you the most. My flexible curriculum gives you the opportunity to concentrate on any vocal style(s), along with supplemental theory.

I am now on my second year of graduate studies at Shenandoah University for Music Performance with a concentration in voice. Before going to graduate school I took a year off and taught privately at a music school. Within a few weeks my students improved a few of them even performed in a recital. One student also performed in a local children's production of Legally Blonde. Students who study with me will learn the basics and proper technique to sing, will sing appropriate repertoire and I will prepare the student if he or she would like to make a career in singing.

Singing has been my passion since the age of 4. The voice is very special - it empowers us to live the lives we desire, communicate with others, and express ourselves. It is my mission to help others discover and develop their voices, thereby freeing them to use it as they choose.

Beyond the functional voice, I teach performance skills, musicianship, music reading, foreign language diction, phonetics, and so much more! I have a Bachelors in Music Education, a Masters in Performance, and a performance resume ranging from jazz to opera.

I love working with singers of all ages and experience levels. I know how to engage with children and adults alike for a productive, enriching musical experience, so whether you are a sings-all-the-time 2nd grader, a recreational karaoke buff, a devoted choral singer, or an operatic baritone, you have a place in my studio.

Professional singer classicaly trained, I understand the needs for pop and other genres, so I always accomodate my students wherever they feel more comfortable!

I have over 20 years experience. Traveling all over singing and performing. I regularly get booked different states GA, PA, NY, VA and many more to perform. As a child, I took lessons and performed in choirs from school to church. In a nutshell, I'm great teacher for the arts. Sweet but direct.