Individual Voice Lessons
I currently accept singers as early as 8 years of age and have many adult singers as well. /further, I often work with actors and those suffering vocal trauma to help them re-train their voices after working with a speech pathologist. Students receive one lesson per week at Purple Door Music Academy.
In our first lesson, I assess the goals of each student and then develop a plan to achieve those goals and address vocal issues for each singer. I currently instruct classical voice, pop styles, choral singers, and musical theatre, and welcome new students in all voice styles. The emphasis of each lesson is on proper vocal technique and music education, regardless of style. I believe that all singers need to learn to read music as part of their vocal development and emphasize the skills required to do so in lessons. Lessons are always encouraging and aimed at developing confidence in each singer in their own ability. This may involve a discussion of text, emotional connection to music, the use of breath, addressing issues of muscular tension, physical habits while singing, mouth position, vocal tone and any additional topics that may come up in the lesson.
Many of my students pursue voice exams with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). I find this system to be an excellent introduction to learning the art of singing and it provides a number of benchmarks by which students can measure their own achievement and development. High school students may also be able to get high school music credit for achievements in the RCM program. Other students may be interested in enhancing their experience singing in a choir, some are preparing to audition for post-secondary programs, many want to learn how to maintain healthy vocal production as they age, and still others wish to experience the health benefits of singing. Any student with any goal is welcome.
Above all, I value singers who are interested in learning. I do not tolerate "diva" behaviour and students not able to work as a team on projects may be asked to find an alternate teacher.
In our first lesson, I assess the goals of each student and then develop a plan to achieve those goals and address vocal issues for each singer. I currently instruct classical voice, pop styles, choral singers, and musical theatre, and welcome new students in all voice styles. The emphasis of each lesson is on proper vocal technique and music education, regardless of style. I believe that all singers need to learn to read music as part of their vocal development and emphasize the skills required to do so in lessons. Lessons are always encouraging and aimed at developing confidence in each singer in their own ability. This may involve a discussion of text, emotional connection to music, the use of breath, addressing issues of muscular tension, physical habits while singing, mouth position, vocal tone and any additional topics that may come up in the lesson.
Many of my students pursue voice exams with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). I find this system to be an excellent introduction to learning the art of singing and it provides a number of benchmarks by which students can measure their own achievement and development. High school students may also be able to get high school music credit for achievements in the RCM program. Other students may be interested in enhancing their experience singing in a choir, some are preparing to audition for post-secondary programs, many want to learn how to maintain healthy vocal production as they age, and still others wish to experience the health benefits of singing. Any student with any goal is welcome.
Above all, I value singers who are interested in learning. I do not tolerate "diva" behaviour and students not able to work as a team on projects may be asked to find an alternate teacher.
