All lessons are taught online via Zoom.
In-person lessons are available if you are in Anchorage, Alaska: please email me.
In-person lessons are available if you are in Anchorage, Alaska: please email me.
What to expect
- Build the foundations of healthy singing with good breath support and tension free phonation.
- Become familiar with the anatomy and workings of the vocal mechanism.
- Develop more advanced technical skills including register blending, placement & resonance, articulation, vocal agility and more.
- Strengthen musicianship skills such as note reading, rhythm, phrasing, harmony, and dynamics.
- Exercise the skills necessary to perform as a soloist, including song interpretation, diction, projection, and stage presence.
- Learn to diagnose and correct vocal faults by recognizing bad habits and designing solutions.
Each lesson begins with a vocal warm up and technique work followed by detailed repertoire and performance coaching. Technical exercises tailored to your voice and progress are designed to help you grow efficiently and healthily. Alongside developing healthy and sustainable singing habits, you will gain the tools to analyze and adjust your voice during your own practice. My approach is to provide you with plenty of hands-on guidance while you develop a thorough understanding of your unique instrument.
Every singer needs individualized instruction; there is no easy formula to train a voice or fix vocal problems. Because there is no single pedagogical approach to help a student become a consummate singer, I use a variety of teaching methods. Foremost, my teaching is influenced by traditional Bel Canto practices, the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, and how technical and musical knowledge can aid us in getting the most out of our singing instrument. I also draw on my own PhD research into the psychology and philosophy of the voice. I strongly believe it is important to understand and address the psychology and physiology of the voice and its relationship with other systems of the body that are essential to good singing: our whole body and life experience is our instrument!
Please feel free to email me directly or schedule an appointment below.
If you are in Anchorage, AK and would like in-person lessons, please email me.
Every singer needs individualized instruction; there is no easy formula to train a voice or fix vocal problems. Because there is no single pedagogical approach to help a student become a consummate singer, I use a variety of teaching methods. Foremost, my teaching is influenced by traditional Bel Canto practices, the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, and how technical and musical knowledge can aid us in getting the most out of our singing instrument. I also draw on my own PhD research into the psychology and philosophy of the voice. I strongly believe it is important to understand and address the psychology and physiology of the voice and its relationship with other systems of the body that are essential to good singing: our whole body and life experience is our instrument!
Please feel free to email me directly or schedule an appointment below.
If you are in Anchorage, AK and would like in-person lessons, please email me.
scheduling
Students are welcome to schedule lessons at their convenience using my online scheduler. A weekly commitment is not required. A regular routine of at-home practice is still expected of the student for healthy progress. I offer twice-monthly livestream group practice sessions and online resources to help students maintain a schedule of intentional vocal use with tailored guidance. Practice is essential for progress.
Weekly lessons are ideal for timely results and being held accountable for regular practice. If your schedule allows, I highly recommend regular weekly or semi-monthly lessons. I offer a discount to my regular students or students who commit to 4 lessons at a time. I understand that most of our lives are chaotic with irregular schedules and want to find a way to help you sing regardless of the inconsistencies in your daily life. Let’s work together to find a regimen that is right for you and your goals.
Weekly lessons are ideal for timely results and being held accountable for regular practice. If your schedule allows, I highly recommend regular weekly or semi-monthly lessons. I offer a discount to my regular students or students who commit to 4 lessons at a time. I understand that most of our lives are chaotic with irregular schedules and want to find a way to help you sing regardless of the inconsistencies in your daily life. Let’s work together to find a regimen that is right for you and your goals.