What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
This is a one-time private class that can be used as an introduction to singing for new students. I will: (1) go over some mindsets about learning to sing; (2) give a quick overview of the basic concepts I use to structure my lessons; (3) exercise various muscles involved in speaking and singing; (4) listen to a song cut chosen by the learner (please let me know the name of the song prior to the class); (5) apply a singing tip to the song cut; and (6) give general assessment and answer any questions regarding the lesson and learner's goals. This class can also be a consultation to help new students choose which type of class to enroll in (shy, recreational, pro). For recreational students ("So You Can Sing"), the learners usually choose the songs they want to sing each week, and I provide singing tips for them to apply to their songs. In general, the recreational singers that I teach listen to a lot of songs, and they really enjoy singing with karaoke tracks or with the recording artists. For shy students ("So You Think You Can't Sing"), I first assess whether the student needs extra help with skills to gain confidence or if the student wants a more private space to learn and perform. The learners usually choose the songs they want to sing, and I provide singing tips for them to apply to their songs. I will usually spend a little more time on technique with shy students. For pro students ("So You Think You Can Sing"), both learners and I choose songs, and the students learn more technique and performance skills. We will learn to sight read various audition cuts and learn how to sing various singing styles (music theatre, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical/legit). We will also develop the speaking voice and practice auditioning and performing skills.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a vocal coach and troubleshooter with 25+ years of experience as a private voice teacher, audition coach, music director, and piano accompanist. I teach online and in person at my studio in New York City near Times Square. I teach voice and acting to people of all ages who love to sing, who think they can't sing, or who would like to sing more athletically than they currently do. I provide additional acting (voice & speech), piano accompanying, and self-taping services for professional musical theatre students.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 102 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18