Individual Vocal Instruction
Studio Guidelines and Objectives

Overview

Since every student comes to the study of singing with different strengths and goals, personal objectives will be geared towards the individual student. Regardless of goals set for each student, all will be instructed in proper breathing techniques as a foundation of good singing, and in the use of proper vocal technique. This will include discussion of the anatomy of the vocal apparatus, addressing proper terminology and function of the various parts. We will also discuss care of the voice, and proper vocal health and hygiene.

Lessons

You are entitled to twelve half-hour lessons per semester. Please be prompt to your lesson time. Any time missed due to lateness will not be made up. Lateness in excess of 10 minutes will be considered an absence.  You are encouraged to attend all of your lessons, as you would any other class. Please note that a passing grade cannot be given if you have missed more than four lessons in a semester. Lessons missed by the student will not be made up, nor will a refund be given for the missed lesson. If you know in advance that you have a conflict with a scheduled lesson, please try to find a classmate to switch with. If you absolutely must miss a lesson, please provide at least 24 hours notice. I can be contacted by phone or electronic mail, using the information on the Contact Info page. Make-up lessons for those you have missed can be scheduled, but will incur an additional lesson fee per made-up lesson. I will honor all lessons that are missed due to my absence.

Students are responsible for procuring any repertoire that is assigned in lessons, and should bring one extra copy to the lesson for the instructor. If you need information on where to go to find your music, just ask.

Practice

You are encouraged to seek practice time outside of the studio. My recommendation for those serious about their vocal study is at least one half-hour each day. That aside, please note that, even though I do encourage practice, I know that making the time to do so is not always possible, as other studies take precedence. Although it would be helpful to both of us if some practice took place, you will not be penalized for lack of practice.

Fees

The cost of private instruction is $30 per lesson. Payment should be made in full at the beginning of the semester, made payable to me. If it is necessary, payment can be made in two installments -- one at the beginning at the semester, and one at the mid-point. Payment cannot be made at the conclusion of the semester.

Payment may also be made through PayPal, a secure web-based payment service that allows you to use a major credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT). For more information on PayPal, visit the Make a Payment page.