"I am blessed, and I've worked on it." - Esther Tuttle, 100 yrs. old
"You get what you work for" - Anon.
VOICE LESSONS
MY TEACHING PHILOSPHY
My aim is to help you build a solid foundation for a healthy, flexible voice which does what you want it to...all throughout your life.
Every voice has the potential to have a lovely quality. That quality will come as you learn good technique. I offer a safe and encouraging environment where together we can work through your challenges. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, or that there is only one "correct" way to sing...but there's healthy, and then there's harmful. There are ways to sing pop or Broadway which won't blow out your voice, and yes, it is possible to remain flexible enough to sing both classical, pop and jazz.
Every voice is different, and at every point in your vocal life, you'll have different challenges. I tailor my exercises to your specific needs at each point in your development. If you would love to sing, but believe you "have a tin ear", remember that ear training and vocal technique are learned skills. Voices can be built! It takes time to develop the elements of solid vocal technique which will help you protect your instrument, improve flexibility, pitch, tone, breath control, stamina, and of course, confidence! Bad vocal habits left unadressed can be hard to break, but (gently) break them we must!
My students range in age from 11-81. All styles of singing can benefit from good, solid technique. I teach all styles, and at all levels. I am confident that your voice and singing will improve in strength, beauty, expressiveness, and good musicianship.
I also offer:
Performance & Audition COACHING / MUSIC THEORY / SIGHTSINGING
We can incorporate any of these skills into your voice lesson, or I can do separate sessions. Let's talk.
POLICIES
Request 24-hr. cancellation. I will try to re-schedule you for the same week.
Due to my sometimes unpredictable performance schedule, I must sometimes ask to re-schedule lessons.
Suggest that children be at least 13 years old, although exceptions can be made.
Please be prompt and keep your appointment time.
Call or email me to schedule your lesson.
INTRODUCTORY RATES FOR NEW STUDENTS
Payable in cash or check
1/2 hour $25 (warmup)
45 min. $35
1 hour $45
(extra charge for travelling to you)
I am a working Pro Singer: Recording Sessions, Film Scores, Animation, Swing & Big Band, member of the stellar Vocal Trio SOS, THE SISTERS OF SWING, Opera, Classical, Liturgical, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, R&B, Background Vocals, Rock, Composers' Demos...
Classically Trained
Teresa Parente
Foothills location, close to Glendale, Montrose, La Crescenta, La Canada, Pasadena
818-952-3633
teresa@teresaparente.com
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