Voice Lessons
A typical vocal lesson will entail various warm ups and technique exercises designed to focus on vowel placement, breathing techniques, proper diction, language development and general musicality.
Each lesson will help the student take pressure off the larynx and use proper breathing techniques to support the voice, give even tone and help bridge breaks in the voice (passagi). Instruction in proper vowel placement will create vocal clarity, evenness of sound and ease in creation of that sound.
The lesson begins with vocalization and technique followed by learning various repertoire wherein the technique is applied.
Voice lessons have been shown to grow confidence, improve speaking voice, develop breath control and gain skills in communication. There are also therapeutic benefits: Provides a healthy outlet for emotions and stress, offers a sense of accomplishment, can help in rehabilitation when vocal damage has occurred.
Student Success Stories
“Charlene truly teaches from the heart My daughter is very blessed to have her as a punctual and professional instructor whose joyful passion for music truly inspires her to do her best at learning to play the piano! Charlene has a gift for instilling a lifelong love for music and we are grateful for that.”
- Parent
“I love Charlene’s spirit. She is patient, kind, firm, encouraging, talented. My girls have done voice, flute and guitar with her. They have were coached through voice exams successfully. Love working with her. She has become a friend.”
- Parent“I’ve had other voice teachers before I met Charlene, but she was the first teacher who managed to transform my voice within a few lessons. I have been with her ever since! Every year I have felt my voice continue to develop under her instruction and it has been amazing to look back at old pieces I struggled with and realize that now I can sing with them with much more ease and skill. She has also helped me prepare for many recitals, voice exams and concerts throughout the years. I am grateful for the confidence in my performance abilities that she has instilled and for all the extra support along the way!”
- Parent
