"Vanessa just makes sense. She gently delivers every correction with such clarity that it is easy to grasp. Her lessons are well-balanced with useful and effective vocalizes, incorporated acting exercises, as well as song-coaching. Vanessa is a very safe person to be with and I always leave each session feeling uplifted and challenged."

- Lisa Allin
Dancer / Singer / Actress

Voice Lessons
 

Tuition: $35 per half hour / $65 per hour

____Work-study opportunities are available for a limited number of responsible students over age 15.

____Some discounted rates are available for full-time students paying for their own lessons.
   
  Philosophy: Singing is among the most personal forms of expression. In order to thrive in voice lessons, a student must feel absolutely safe. A voice teacher’s job is to create a nurturing environment that encourages students to take risks, experiment, and emote. Each student should be gently guided to find a natural, full-bodied, expressive voice with solid technique that applies to any style.
   
  Curriculum: The needs of a voice student differ vastly from person to person. Each lesson is designed to help the singer reach his or her goals, supported with solid technique and truthful performance. In addition to mastering the technical nuances of singing, students are encouraged to use acting techniques to bring every song to life. The first part of the lesson is devoted to vocal exercises that warm the voice up and help to trouble-shoot technical challenges. The bulk of the lesson is dedicated to coaching songs and finding new repertoire as needed.
   
  Practice: The voice is a muscle and requires regular practice to promote strength and agility. Many singers find that their greatest vocal epiphanies occur when practicing new techniques after a lesson. Students will leave every lesson with a recording with which they can practice technique and learn new songs. To reap the greatest benefits from vocal study, students should practice three to five times a week.