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— Voice Lessons —
Singing is for everyone.
I want students to have fun exploring the depths of vocal music and to be bold by allowing something as personal as their voice to be heard! I am passionate about bringing music into the lives of all people. To know that I have a part in fostering appreciation of the arts and that I am teaching students skills that can go beyond the music studio is incredibly rewarding!
I am currently accepting Students on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Mondays at the Lutherville Music School!
My Teaching Style
I tend to toss out a large amount of information to my students which include, but would not be limited to, vocal exercises, sight-reading excerpts, songs in a variety of styles, and specific, often-times far-fetched metaphors. I feel that it is very important for students to understand the purpose of each and every exercise that they work on. I always try to explain why I am asking them to do each task. I want to make sure that they are actively involved in and aware of the development of their voice. I am constantly asking questions like, "How does this feel to you?" or "How is this sound different from that sound?" I have found that vocal development is best understood when students are actively explaining what they are doing instead of me leading them along by mentioning the "right" answers or doing exercises without explanations about why that particular task is helping them.
Why Voice Lessons?
Learning to sing builds a type of confidence that cannot be compared to that which is learned when studying other subjects. Students learn to use their voices to not only project sound but also to project a persona that is strong and self-assured. This type of confidence can be seen off the stage in a variety of areas. For example, public speaking situations may become easier and surviving in an environment of his or her own peers may cause less anxiety.
And, oh yeah, the music!
I believe that every song in any style contains something valid to learn about and I feel like I have the ability to find those aspects and share them with my students in an exciting way! My enthusiasm gets away from me sometimes - I am sure that many of my students think I am downright silly!
