Private Sight-Singing Lessons
In one-on-one sight-singing lessons for ages fourteen and up, students will learn read music by using solfege to accurately sing melodies before hearing them. If you're looking for singing lessons, see the "Private Voice Lessons" class.
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be assigned 3-5 short melodies to practice during the week.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
In private sight-singing lessons, students will learn to sight-sing and build confidence! Lessons will cover a range of topics, including application of solfege, reading on the treble and/or bass staff, identification of key signatures, and reading rhythms in various meters. Each class meeting typically begin with a sight-singing warmup and review of concepts from the previous lesson, followed guided application of sight-singing techniques for new melodic material. Lessons are tailored to the student's individual learning style and level of experience. This class is suitable for complete beginners, as well as students with prior experience. My teaching style is very flexible, supportive, and positive. I give my students space to explore and make mistakes, but I also encourage them to hold themselves to a high standard and do their best. My motto is "progress, not perfection."
Learning Goals
Students will learn about solfege syllables and how to apply them to a given melody to facilitate sight-singing.Students will learn about other musical elements, including rhythm, key signatures, time signatures, and accidentals.
Other Details
Supply List
• Textbook: "Music for Sight Singing" by Robert Ottman (8th edition) Important: You can find used copies on Amazon for under $10. Please do not purchase a new copy or a newer edition. • Pencil
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
• Professional classical singer
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
• Master of Music in Classical Vocal Performance
• Eight years of teaching private piano and voice lessonsReviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
