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!

We work to cultivate your singing voice so you can let the song of your heart shine forth with power and passion. During lessons, we work through vocal warm-ups, vocal exercises and a song of your choice (any style is great). It is most helpful to have a backing track of your song during the lesson. I teach solid vocal technique to help students find and develop their unique sound and maintain a strong and healthy singing voice for years.

I'm a classically trained pianist and singer with a music degree from Temple University! I studied opera for many years but received my degree in jazz voice.
I I believe that music is the most powerful tool in connecting and communicating across diverse cultures and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels accepted and appreciated. I love working one-on-one and truly customizing the experience for each individual student. Whether you want to focus on music theory, technique, warm-ups, expanding your repertoire, or all of the above--please shoot me a message to see if we'd be a great fit!

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.

As an award winning vocalist, I know what it takes to have a great sound and technique. As a trained vocalist from Peabody and Berklee. I am able to teach what I have learned and apply it to a range of voice styles.

I have worked and studied with artist such as Richard Smallwood, Heart, Nona Hendricks, the Baltimore symphony orchestra, to name a few. For years I have worked in professional theatre and education and have taught children and adults alike how to tap into their confidence and bring out the voice they are meant to have.

Working with me, you will not only receive voice training but performance training as well. It is great to have a beautiful voice but what can you do with it if you have no stage presence?

With me you will learn
-Proper voice technique for your genre of music
-How to expand your range
-Traditional and Jazz theory
-Stage Presence

and that is just the beginning. No matter the age, you will succeed with me because my focus is on helping you grow.

I create a safe, fun, positive environment to help you achieve your singing goals. In addition to vocal technique, breathing, music theory, and ear training, I also teach acting through the song and dealing with stage fright. Lessons are tailored to each student and their skill level. It is never too late to start following your vocal dreams and I encourage beginning and or shyer students to contact me

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 is so much more than just making beautiful sound and learning a selection of songs. Singing is the voice of the soul...
I grew up in South Africa! Took voice lessons from age 9! I have a Degree in Opera Performance. I have been teaching Piano and Voice for 17 years. Join my Studio and learn to Perform for a Purpose...