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 one of my ongoing classes 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.