Studio Philosophy
Mission Statement:
To encourage positive mental and physical effort towards music-making through a wide range of vocal genres. I strive for an uplifting environment and utilizing performance practice as a method of building confidence and capturing joy through artistry.
Teaching Philosophy:
As an educator I have a commitment to help students grow as a whole person as well as a musician. Through vocal lessons students can not only improve their vocal technique and ease of singing, but also grow exponentially in humanity, self-esteem, and passion. I believe performance to be a fundamental way of growing confidence, as well as finding further joy in creative pursuits.
I expect to create a safe and professional environment for my students. This includes putting them as a person first and musician second. I will make an effort to ask students how they are feeling at the start of each lesson, and cater my lesson plan to suit them as needed for their specific emotions of that day. My professional boundaries include refraining from offering non-musical advice and discouraging topics as deemed inappropriate. That being said, I aim to be intuitive and empathetic, having the sensitivity to offer gentler feedback on students’ difficult days, and reserving stronger criticism when they can grow more effectively from it.
For the reasoning of vocal maturity and growth, the lowest age I will teach is 14. In younger ages singing lessons are less about vocal development and more about gaining musical passion and appreciation. My interest is primarily in healthy vocal technique, growing confidence in performance, and preparing for future musical endeavors. I expect my students to practice a minimum of 30 minutes a day, with one day off per week. I believe it to be part of my job to create a curious and eager environment for growth so that students are excited to go home and practice, however it is also their responsibility to create a mindful and effective routine of practice during their daily life. Students should be ready to experiment and try new things in lessons, and then take those techniques and exercises and create familiarity with them in their own practice routine.
I aim for my students to leave my studio with added confidence and excitement in music, as well as having clear, concise instructions for practice throughout the week. The students will learn a variety of repertoire, tackling standard classical art song and arias, musical theater, and contemporary styles. I believe students should move on from my studio with encouragement and an even stronger desire to learn, wherever their education may take them next.