VOICE STUDIO
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT.
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CURRICULUM
Get inspired with the multiple styles of singing available to you!
CLASSICAL STYLES
Classical
Legit (Musical Theatre Classical)
Mix-Legit
CCM STYLES (CONTEMPORARY COMMERCIAL MUSIC)
Mix
Mix-Belt
Belt
Crossover Artists are in HIGH demand!
Lesson lengths are either 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length.
Please come to lessons on time! Please account for possible traffic delays as lessons cannot be extended past the scheduled time.
Students must bring the following to lessons:
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Music in either a three-ring binder OR on an iPad.
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A smart phone or recording device to record lessons.
Students are required to listen to the recorded lesson (soon after lesson) and make needed notes. This will help to cognitively understand what is needed to practice and apply that week.
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LESSON PROCEDURES
SHEET MUSIC
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Musical Theatre/Opera: Please bring all music from the current show you are cast in. When in between shows, please bring sheet music from your "Book" that we are prepping for.
For Recording Artists/Contemporary Artists, please bring sheet music or music with chords/tabs. If you are an artist that accompanies yourself with guitar, there is no need to bring sheet music.
When music is selected by me in the studio, sheet music will be sent via text or e-mail. Music is to be printed off or uploaded to an iPad right away.
PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Students agree to practice a minimum of 45 min. every day of the week (including Saturday, I'll explain in lessons.)
Practicing is a place of structured exploration and includes diving in to points of technique that have been assigned for the week.
Singing in the shower and in the car does not constitute practice time.
The studio has a high expectation of practicing. Please make it a priority.
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This lesson spot is RESERVED exclusively for you!
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A note to High School Students
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SCHOOL MUSIC EVENTS: Mandatory school choir/music events require 2 week's advanced notice via text in order to be excused. Otherwise, the lesson is paid for.
A special note on SPORTS: Lessons can not be rearranged for sports. Please do not ask. This studio is for highly dedicated vocalists where voice is the priority. If there's a conflict, please work it out with your coach.
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CANCELLING LESSONS
Exceptions for attendance will be made ONLY for extenuating circumstances. The following exceptions are:
ILLNESS: Please do not come to lessons sick. The studio houses many professional performers whose income is dependent on having a voice. So, it's important to maintain an illness free space.
SPECIAL EVENTS: In the case of a special event, 2 week's advanced notice via text is required to receive a tuition credit. Otherwise, the lesson will be paid for. Examples of special events are: Wedding, Graduation, Family Vacation.
The Following are NOT excused and lesson will be paid for: Scheduling Conflicts, Last Minute Family Activities or Vacations, Extracurricular Conflicts, Forgetfulness, Traffic Delays.
SUPPLEMENTAL VIRTUAL LESSONS: Virtual lessons are already taught to out-of-state students, as well as students on tours. In the attempt to decrease missed lessons and maintain forward momentum, virtual lessons will be taught for local students as well for certain circumstances. When would I expect a student to have a virtual lesson?
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During an illness for both student & teacher: It can take a couple of weeks to be symptom free, and subsequently, students often miss consecutive lessons due to having symptoms. Students will now have virtual lessons on the days when they, or I, have illness symptoms, but have no vocal swelling.
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Snow days: Many students travel long distances for lessons. For those who feel unsafe driving in snowy conditions, virtual lessons will be taught that day.
ILLNESS
Hey,
I'm not feeling well...
Please do not come to lessons sick. Illnesses affect the function of the voice, altering a vocalist's ability to sing.
If you arrive at the lesson sick, you will be asked to leave without a refund. Instead, if you have respiratory symptoms (runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough) please text me ASAP to let me know.
If you are unsure regarding your symptoms, please reach out so we can make an educated decision together.
All illness cancellations require a minimum 4-hour notice. Anything less than that will be charged. However, 24 hour notice is preferred. Since most people know ahead of time when they are sick, please make every effort to provide 24 hour notice.
On the rare occasion that students with morning lessons wake up sick on lesson day, please text me as quickly as you can. We will decide together, based on the situation, if a reimbursement should be given.
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Tuition payment is quick and easy!
INVOICE
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Invoices are sent at the beginning of each month.
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Monthly tuition is to be paid by the first lesson of each month.
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For those who have special permission to pay weekly, payment is due on the lesson day.
RATES
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The Studio rates change each year (and sometimes mid-year).
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Please reach out directly for current studio rates.
LATE FEES
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Tuition paid after the 10th of each month will incur a $20 late fee.
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For students who have special permission to pay weekly, on each lesson day, a $10 late fee will incur if payment hasn't been received by the end of the following day.
TUITION
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