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Get the pitch without the pressure.

When a new student walks into their first lesson with me, I begin by listening. The student sings a song of their choice, and I follow up by asking about their goals and experience level. My first question is always: How can I be of service to you?

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From there, I tailor the lesson to the individual. Based on their answers, I may suggest or guide them through specific vocal exercises. These help me understand their range, timbre, and voice type, while also giving the student tools to begin developing their instrument.

A personalized process...

Every student comes with their own vocal “baggage.” For each challenge, there is usually an exercise designed to help address it. Some exercises may seem unusual—sometimes they are not about sound at all, but about creating muscular adjustments that eventually improve tone, flexibility, or control.

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Each exercise is fully explained so the student understands why it is being given. Then comes the crucial sequence:

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  • Repetition – building strength and coordination.

  • Application – transferring what was learned into a song.

 

Students may be assigned a song or may bring one of their own (with my approval). Once they can sing it comfortably, we move on to performance technique—the art of preparing a song before even opening the mouth to sing.

Beyond the notes

Every song is a story. The best singers do more than hit the right pitches—they reach into our emotions and make us feel something. To achieve this, we work on:

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  • Body posture

  • Breathing technique

  • Facial expression

  • Dynamics and phrasing

 

This part of training is much like martial arts or athletics—it demands serious practice, discipline, and commitment.

The 
Five

BIG

I believe that every strong singer develops these five qualities:

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  1. Good Communicator – The ability to connect with an audience.

  2. Technical Mastery – Control over the mechanics of the voice.

  3. Desire – The drive to keep improving.

  4. Musicality – Sensitivity to rhythm, phrasing, and style.

  5. Presence – The confidence to own the stage and captivate listeners.

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