Offerings

PRIVATE LESSONS

The optimum age for beginning voice study is generally 15. Each voice matures at its own rate. An initial lesson can be helpful to determine the student's readiness to start voice study. There is no maximum age limit for voice study! Ask about the Adult Voice Tune-Up. In-person voice lessons are usually weekly. Regular attendance as well as steady practice will yield the best results. Payment by cash or check either in advance or at the time of the lesson is requested. The Lesson Time is reserved exclusively for each student. A 24 Hour notice of cancellation or need to reschedule is required. The student must pay for any lessons not cancelled in advance. In this, as in all things, there is also grace and sometimes forgiveness!

COVID PRECAUTIONS

With Covid concerns, please do cancel if you suspect you have had a significant exposure, or if you have symptoms or a positive test. I will always make allowances for emergencies.

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS

These small group classes are limited to 5 students. This format gives the singer a chance to work on a wide range of performance skills. Acting and song interpretation are best learned through experience. Singers are guided to experiment with expression and movement. Classes are usually twice per month and are available on sign-up basis for a small fee.

STUDIO RECITALS

Studio recitals take place at Holy Names Music Center McNally Recital Hall and are scheduled six times between October and June. Students are encouraged but not required to participate. These informal recitals are a stepping stone to more formal performance opportunities. Students can gain a great deal from recital attendance, even if they don't perform. Recital participation helps to build confidence, and to focus and motivate practice.

ARIA BOOT CAMP
This intensive workshop is designed for singers who have some experience with operatic arias. It is especially valuable for Audition Preparation as it deepens and enhances expression. Analysis of the dramatic context along with specific performance styles and true understanding of the text will bring your aria to life! Workshops usually take place over the course of a week with classes on weeknights and Saturday with a Sunday performance. Before and After videos help singers mark progress in their performance.

LESSON AND RECITAL RECORDING
The student should bring an SD Card for use in my digital recorder, or some other recording device of their choosing. Recording of lessons can be very helpful in the development of technical and expressive skills. Recitals are video recorded as a valuable tool for seeing progress over time.

SINGER'S PERFORMANCE WEEK
This week-long Summer Workshop takes place at Holy Names Music Center the week of July 15-19 2024. from 12 -6 p.m. daily. 30 hours of intensive training in all areas of singing performance. Vocal Technique, Acting, Stage Movement, Interpretation, Dance, Phonetics, Alexander Technique, Improv, and much more. Take your singing to the next level.

SINGS WITH DIVAS
This occasional series is a chance to sing opera arias and duets with a larger group of singers in an informal setting. All the fun and none of the pressure!