So You Think You Can Sing - Private Voice Lessons (Ages 9-18)
In this one-on-one class for learners who love to sing, we will build a repertoire of songs while learning a variety of singing and performing tips.
SD Lewis
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(75)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is a one-on-one class primarily structured for growth mindset learners who love to sing and who are willing to challenge themselves, make mistakes, troubleshoot difficulties, and build connections. This class is also structured to introduce learners to the mindset and habits of professional performing artists. No prior experience is necessary, but a desire to sing lots of songs and a willingness to learn and grow is ideal for a commitment to weekly ongoing lessons. If you are not sure if this class is right for you, please consider enrolling in a one-time class or consultation prior to enrolling in a subscription: https://outschool.com/classes/one-time-private-introductory-singing-class-or-voice-consultation-zpj5Eram#usKVbED4EG This class will primarily be repertoire-based. We will learn a variety of songs that learners want to sing and songs that I believe will help learners be better prepared for a future in the performing arts. We will also learn real audition cuts and build an audition book. Sometimes I will provide the sheet music or learners will need to purchase sheet music from Musicnotes (~$6.00). Throughout the ongoing classes, learners will also: (1) learn some new mindsets about what it means to be a performer and storyteller; (2) learn the actual pitches and rhythms of a variety of audition cuts of pop/rock and musical theatre songs; (3) learn singing tips to build performance confidence; (4) learn some easy ways to connect with themselves and with an audience; (5) learn how to self-tape for auditions; (6) learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); (7) learn voice and speech tips to prepare for "slates" and "sides"; and (8) learn easy movements to be an expressive performer. Practical troubleshooting will be the main driving force behind this class. As a coach, I often meditate on the following questions: (1) How do we make sounds and communicate with speech and song? (2) How do we convert 2D symbols (text) into a 3D body (performer) and create a 4D emotional experience (audience)? (3) How do we use these skills to live more freely, intentionally, and expressively? I hope to instill a beginner's appreciation for and a desire to start answering these questions. As I continually train to be a useful coach, I hope the learners of this class will continually learn to be useful artists.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am a professional vocal coach with 25+ years of experience as a private voice teacher, audition coach, music director, and piano accompanist. I am based in New York City where I spend most of my time helping young aspiring athletes and artists pursue their musical dreams of performing on Broadway. With the wonderful technology of Zoom, I hope to serve a wider range of young artists who may be interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts.
Although I work primarily with young professionals, I also hope to serve learners whose goals are not necessarily to sing professionally. I hope to instill some of the love and joy of singing that I had growing up without the pressure of grades, perfection, and judges. I am excited to meet new aspiring artists whose musical dreams may simply be to learn a new song, record a song for a family member, sing karaoke with friends, or jam out alone with Spotify.
I have tried to list different levels of classes to meet the needs of a variety of learners. If you would like a customized class, please do not hesitate to contact me.Reviews
Live Private Class
$45
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18
