Young Singers (Ages 6-11)
Although there are rare exceptions to the rule, most younger singers lack the physical ability to sing very difficult music or pieces with a great deal of range. The focus for this age bracket is on 4 items:
- Protecting the voice from damage caused by poor singing habits
- Teaching the physical part of singing
- Ear-training – Teaching pitch and how to sing on key
- Performance – Dealing with stage fright and proper stage etiquette
There is so much ground work that can be done to give a young child the foundation they will need. This builds up their skills for later when they physically ready to dive into harder music. Singing is a very physical, mental, and at times emotional activity. It requires training in just the same way that an athlete does.
We will be using “Singing Lessons for Little Singers” for our younger singers. I am not sure if it is available in town, but it is available through Amazon here: Singing Lessons for Little Singers
Teen Singers (Middle/High School)
Our older singing students will be working on many of the same things as the young singers, but we will also focus on breaking any bad habits that may have formed and work on building their head voice, breath support, and pitch/site-reading skills. There is no instruction book for this group. Singers will be given individual pieces to work on.
Adult Singers
We don’t want to leave adults out! I know after years of running karaoke shows around town that there are many wonderful local singers that have beautiful voices. I would love to help out with any areas that you feel you may be struggling with. It may be that you find certain songs tire your voice or that you have trouble hitting notes that you used to be able to sing. Maybe you are concerned with running out of air on long runs. All of these are things that could be addressed and many times can be handled in just a few sessions.
Prices & Fees
Standard 1/2 hour private vocal lessons are $20. For students that wish to have more one-on-one time, 1 hour lessons are also available for $40/hour.
We require a minimum commitment of one month (either 4 or 5 lessons) for our lessons. See the Payments and Cancellation page for more information.
PAYMENT
Payment is due on the 1st of each month. Students are required to pay for either four or five lessons in advance. This will be determined based on the number of times your scheduled lesson day occurs within the upcoming month. New students who join on a date other than the 1st are required to pay for four lessons in advance with any balance remaining deducted from the following month’s lesson fees.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept Credit/Debit Card, Check or Cash. Payment must be received on or before the 1st of the month. It is preferable that students pay for their upcoming month’s lessons on their last lesson day of the preceding month.
FAQ
How often/long should my child practice?
I recommend practicing at least 15 minutes each day for beginners. More time is always encouraged. Nothing ever improves without practice!
How old should my child be to start vocal lessons?
You can start just as early as the child seems interested. There aren’t a lot of requirements for counting or being able to site-read music to get started learning the physical parts of singing. Use your best judgment.
What if my child has special needs?
As the parent of a child on the Autism spectrum, I understand that all children are unique. I have no problem working with children that struggle in a normal classroom setting or even have trouble sitting for extended periods of time. I’m willing to give it a shot no matter what! I personally feel that if music touches a child’s soul, even the most challenging personality will find it soothing and be willing to give their best during lessons.