It might seem odd for a teacher of singing to tell you to think twice about lessons, but a very important article was just published in The Guardian. While the paper would gladly let me excerpt 500 words, there is Read More …
Do you belong to a singing group or choir? If so, you may wish to consider a master class. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a master to attend; you just need to want to master a certain skill. Read More …
You use the same voice in speaking as you do in singing. Therefore, an understanding of healthy vocal technique can help tremendously if you need to use your speaking voice often. When people think of speaking voice lessons, they often Read More …
Any voice lesson should first and foremost emphasize your vocal health. Many popular techniques damage the vocal cords and oftentimes the damage is permanent. Sometimes even surgery will not reverse the damage. To sing well requires a good understanding of Read More …
The Foole doth thinke he is wise, but the wiseman knowes himselfe to be a Foole. —William Shakespeare, As You Like It If you’re not familiar with the Dunning-Kruger Effect, it simply states that incompetent people, because they lack the Read More …
If you’ve come to this page expecting to be told to buy a book where you get to start out playing middle C over and over, I have news for you! You will be sightreading classical music and playing with both Read More …
There is a commonly-accepted practice among music teachers, which works the same way as most other professions. When you book a lesson, you are paying for me to reserve my time for you and not give it to someone else. Read More …
I attempt to treat everyone fairly and respectfully. If you have a problem with me, and contact me privately, I will do my utmost to resolve it in a way that is satisfactory to you. I will never have “hidden Read More …
I always wanted to learn to play musical instruments. I tried piano, but the teacher told my parents I had no talent and would never play. I started on guitar when I was ten years old, but I was frustrated: Read More …
I teach classical piano lessons, classical singing lessons, and speaking voice lessons. All students are required to complete an interview before I accept them. This interview is at no charge and no obligation to you. Piano Lessons are once each week Read More …
