Private voice lessons
(adults and high schoolers)
Private flute lessons
(high schoolers and younger)
Yes! Before my career in opera, I earned a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance and was Assistant Principal Flute of the Fort Smith Symphony from 2004-2008.
No. I offer in person lessons at my home in Houston, and master classes when I am on the road.
Yes, I highly recommend partner lessons! You and a friend have back-to-back lessons, listening to each other's lesson and offering feedback if requested. It's a great way to learn quickly in a supportive group environment.
No! You can make very good progress in voice lessons without knowing how to read music. I am happy to teach you to read music, if that is one of your goals.
Yes and no. To begin flute lessons, you do not have to read music, and we can work on some things by ear. But if you continue with lessons, reading music is essential, and I will teach you how.
In voice lessons, your specific goals and preferences are the primary guide of what we study. We will work on vocal technique, performance skills, and language proficiency through warm-ups and solo repertoire. I will suggest a variety of genres for us to study, but your goals and desires are crucial.
In flute lessons, we will study warm-ups, scales, etudes, duets, solos, sight-reading, and audition repertoire, if applicable. For solos and duets, we will study a variety of genres, emphasizing the composers and styles you like best.
No. I am proficient enough on piano to help vocal students learn their music and to lead warm-ups; but if you would like to work on repertoire with accompaniment, you will need to bring a pianist or a recording.
For adults, I recommend starting with a 45-minute lesson and adjusting if needed. For kids, I recommend starting with a 30-minute lesson.
In the beginning, I recommend one lesson per week; you will make consistent progress and easily see your musical growth. Later on, some students transition to one or two lessons a month, depending on their goals.
No. You can take as many or as few lessons as you like, and you can start or stop at any time.
Not currently. Let me know if this appeals to you!
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