ARE LESSONS RIGHT FOR ME?
The voice is like any other instrument and can be learned through instruction and practice. If you lose your voice after singing, feel sore or tired from singing or speaking, want to improve the range or tone quality of your voice, learn how to sing on pitch, improve your agility and accuracy, improve the tone and expressiveness of your speaking voice, gain confidence performing on stage, or learn how to read and create music, voice lessons are a great option for you. Singers of all styles of music can benefit from learning healthy vocal technique.
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I have taught students from age 4 to 60 years old. My students come from diverse backgrounds, including high schoolers pursuing careers in singing, popular singer-songwriters looking to finally get formal training, and retirees pursuing a new hobby. The content of lessons may change focus to sight-singing over technique, for example, depending on the student's primary goals. Because of my background in voice science and vocology, I am able to understand the differences in the adolescent, adult, and aging voices and know what exercises and repertoire are appropriate and useful for all ages. Additionally, learning and making music is great for the mind, and has shown to improve overall academic performance and long-term memory.
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There is a lot of great and helpful information you can gain through the internet, YouTube, and books, some of which you can find on my Student Resources page. However, having a voice teacher is irreplaceable because they provide trained ears and eyes that can quickly and accurately identify what you should work on to reach your goals safely, correctly, and sooner than is possible on your own.
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Lastly, if you have absolutely no time to practice, lessons may not be for you. A music teacher's job is to help guide the student to know what and how to practice. Practice at home is where a majority of the improvement happens. If you are unable to practice, you may be disappointed and feel you aren't improving despite having a voice teacher. However, most people DO have the time to practice, if it is prioritized. Don't underestimate yourself!