OBECTIVES

• Develop a healthy, strong and expressive voice.
• Learn vocal repertoire that is vocally appropriate, challenging and enjoyable.
• Develop and improve musical skills, sight-singing, rhythm and intonation.
• Improve interpretation, language and diction skills.
• Nurture a love for singing that can last a lifetime.

EXPECTATIONS

• Preparation.  All students are expected to practice techniques and repertoire studied in lessons on a daily basis.  Practice is the only way to improve.  Repetition is the key to success.  I recommend 30 minutes per day.  Practice should include physical as well as vocal exercises and learning music.
• Materials to bring to every lesson include:
• 3-Ring Binder with assigned materials
• Pencil
• Voice recorder
• Water bottle
• Positive attitude.  You are taking voice lessons because you want to.  Lessons should not feel like a chore but rather as an opportunity to practice doing something you enjoy and love to do along with a strong desire to improve.
  
• Professionalism.  Mutual respect is a must.  Tardiness and unexcused absence are unacceptable.

POLICIES & LESSON DETAILS

• Lesson time.  Lessons last for 55 minutes and the fee is due at the first of the month for the entire month based on one lesson per week. Thirty minute lessons may be offered under special conditions.
• Cancellations.  You MUST call my studio phone (703/734-3303) and cancel at least 24 hrs. in advance.  Lessons canceled with less notice will not be refunded or made up.  Every opportunity to make up a lesson will be provided for extenuating circumstances.
• Lateness.  If you are late for your lesson, the missed time will not be made up.
• Accompanists.  Occasionally we will have a studio pianist and this will require an additional fee based on the pianist’s fees.  Arrangements will be agreed upon in advance of the lessons.  You may also bring a pianist to your lesson based on our mutual agreement.
• Lessons that I miss for any reason will either be made up or credited towards the following month’s fees.
• I request 30 days notice if a student plans to discontinue lessons.

For more information about voice lessons,  please contact me.