Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks Spanish, English
Teaching since 2007
Vocal Performance
About Melanie A.
4.8
(27)
I have been giving voice lessons for about 15 years. I have taught from elementary school students to adults, new/fresh beginners to professionals. I am a great encourager and am eager to see you grow in your talents and abilities. I have been singing in church choirs and receiving private voice lessons since I was 6 yrs. old. With a BA in Music, I graduated from William Jessup University, emphasis in voice. From there I went on to teach at a Music Academy and then a music focused college known as "Instituto Canzion". I have received additional instruction from classes and private lessons at Musician's Institute located in Hollywood, CA and continue to gain teaching techniques from many different professors. One of my main goals as a teacher is to make sure you are constantly growing and being challenged. As a teacher I hope to provide specifically for each students need. I have experience with instructing for pop, rock, indie, country, musical theater, and contemporary christian genres. I have worked with choir pieces as well as solos and duets, and have a home recording studio. I’ve been coaching vocalists as well as doing some recording of my own. My desire is that every student would feel comfortable singing/performing
in front of an audience while having fun, because that's what it's
about, after all, that feeling of accomplishment after you've worked so
hard. So let me help you to feel confident while performing and have a great time!
*** Lesson Details ***
My teaching style is somewhat laid back. I always tell my students, "You will get out of these lessons only as much as you are willing to put in." I can be strict if that helps a student, but I try to work with each individual at a pace that works best for them. I do challenge my students to reach and push themselves to what I know they are capable of. One of the first things I will do in a lesson is to set a personal goal with the student. This helps to have something to work towards. In lessons I will focus on areas like correct breathing, posture, relaxing tension, vowels, pitch, pronunciation, performance, and others. These are some of the areas that should definitely show noticeable improvement after 3-6 months. Other things like vocal physiology and ear training will be implemented as well as some sight reading. In the end it's really all about what you want to learn. I don't claim to know it all, but I am a life long learner and am continuing to better myself through further education.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Keyboard, Mirror, Music stand. The student would need to provide their own recording device for lessons (i.e. cell phone audio recording)
*** Travel Equipment ***
I have a keyboard, but I need to be informed as to whether I need to bring it or not. The student needs to provide his or her own recording device for lessons (i.e. cell phone audio recording)
*** Specialties ***
I mainly teach Pop, Country-pop, pop-rock, Musical theater, Christian and contemporary genres.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
General Barksdale Drive
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$52
60 minutes
$67
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27 Reviews
Giselle
Teacher's studio
Very sweet ! I love my first lesson !
Posted Apr 6, 2019
Michael Alfred
Teacher's studio
She is absolutely wonderful! My daughter has been taking with Melanie for some time now and has enjoyed every second of it. Her love for music, expertise in the field, and love for my daughter are everything we could want in a teacher/mentor. Definitely one of the best out there!
Posted Jul 31, 2018
Marty
Teacher's studio
She is a great teacher. She loves God and wants to serve him to the highest. Awesome experience.
Posted Aug 11, 2017
Experience
Vocal Instructor
Feb, 2009 - Jun, 2009Canzion Instituto
• Organize and teach vocal exercises and performance skills • Provide opportunities to display growth/ability in a safe/positive setting • Educate students in all areas of voice
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music/Worship, Bible/Theology
Aug, 2003 - Jun, 2008William Jessup University
Vocal Performance
Sep, 2009 - Apr, 2010Musician's Institute
Certifications
CBEST - Passed
Dec, 2008California Board of Education
California Basic Educational Skills Test for standard reading, writing, and mathematics.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
General Barksdale Drive
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
3:30 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$52
60 minutes
$67
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