JAG Voice Teaching
About
I've been told I have a good ear for picking up on subtleties of singers, and I love working with kids.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
For a student's first voice lesson I first have a five-minute discussion with them. I ask them if they have ever taken singing lessons before, what their goals and issues as a singer are, what genres of music they like, and who some of their favorite singers are. Then I teach them about alignment (posture). Then I teach them about breathing and have them do a breathing exercise. Then I test and record their vocal range and tell them their range and voice type. Then I teach them the vocal registers and have them do exercises in the register that I feel they're strongest at, then the opposite one, and then their mixed voice. Then I have them apply the concepts they learned into reportoire.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a certificate in vocal coaching from New York Vocal Coaching, one of the best vocal coach training programs in the world. I also have a certificate of membership from The International High IQ Society.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge the average for vocal coaches, which is $30 per half hour, but I am negotiable and willing to beat others' prices. As for tutoring other subjects, I also charge the average, which is $23 per hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started teaching my mom and cousin for free, then I signed up for lessons.com and got clients there.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I was coaching my mom and I unlocked her resonance. She was belting with a very closed mouth and a nasal placement, and I got her to open up her voice and the result was astounding. She said it was what she sounded like when she was young. She couldn't stop giggling!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't tolerate wasting of your time and money. The coach should be spending every minute of your time helping you.