My teaching philosophy:
“I have always experienced great joy helping those who have wished to explore their own vocal talents, regardless of skill level. Every individual has a unique learning style. As such, I believe that it is important to discover together what techniques work best to accomplish your goals. And I promise to do so with the same joy and enthusiasm that I have always felt from my own personal experiences as a vocalist.”
Voice Lessons:
Learn to sing with technique, confidence, and style.
| • Learn songs of your choice (within reason) |
| • Widen your range |
| • Learn to read music |
| • Improve your technique, posture and breathing |
| • Learn pitch matching, ear training and sight singing |
Ear Training:
Break down difficult passages and musical examples to better your vocal abilities and expand your musical prowess.
| • Solfege |
| • Pitch matching |
| • Intervals |
| • Sight-reading |
| • Rhythm |
| • Dictation |
Music Theory:
Increase your vocal advantage! Expand your awareness as a well-rounded musician and confident leader by learning to read music.
| • Grand Staff and general vocabulary |
| • Scales and key signatures |
| • Sheet music and reading |
| • Tempo and dynamics |
| • Accompaniment awareness |
General Notes:
All skill levels, from beginner to concert performer, are welcome.
Lessons will include hand-outs, listening examples, and weekly assignments. Please be prepared for each lesson. This may include bringing sheet music or lyrics with chord changes, accompaniment if necessary, and a note book or recording device.
Here are a few links that may be useful:
Some in-home studio equipment is provided, including:
| • Electric keyboard (Yamaha Motif 6) |
| • iPod© speaker dock |
| • Digital recorder (Boss Micro BR) |
| • Internet access |
| • Scanner and copier |
| • Mirror |
Please feel free to contact Alena to make special arrangements for any other equipment you may wish to use prior to your lesson.
Singing is fun! However it requires hard work and dedication like any other skill to bring forward the real talent inside each of us. And even if you feel you are well versed in the vocal talents, there is always room for growth and improvement. I want you to become the most capable musician that you can be. And just as importantly, I want you to enjoy your vocal experience! |
