Adult Services Offered:

Private Voice Lessons (See guidelines below for more information)

Vocal technique for beginner to professional level singers in all styles of music including: classical, opera, pop, jazz, country, rock...
Preparation for College and Musical Theater Auditions
Advanced Training for Voice Teachers and Choir Directors
Artist Development-Where do you live as a singer?

Artist Development Coaching

Vocal performance workshops for public speakers and performers at all levels.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to the following:

Warm-up exercises to reduce tension, build strength and release your natural sound.
Confidence building
Stage Presence
Emotional connection to your audience
Overcoming stage fright and performance anxiety
Proper breathing technique
Microphone Technique

Master Classes:

Come Sing with Dolphins-A workshop designed especially for women who want to rediscover their voice.
Artist Development-Finding time and motivation to make your art a priority in your busy life.
Recital and contest preparation for voice studios
College auditions
Vocal Technique for Choirs-Church, School, Community
Performance Coaching for Singer/Songwriters

Adult Guidelines-Private Lessons

Scheduling: The student and I will work out a mutually convenient time. Lessons are taught on a weekly basis.

Location: Lessons are held at 401 Country Club Road, Studio 217, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Please contact me for current fees. Fees are to be paid at the time of the lesson unless otherwise arranged.

Please make checks payable to A Place to Shine Music

Absences: I must have 24 hours notice if you are not going to attend a scheduled lesson. This will be strictly enforced. If you do not give advance notice, you will be charged for the lesson, unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you are ill the day of a lesson, I must be notified at my home, cell phone or at the studio by 9:00 a.m. the day of your lesson or you will be charged.

Materials: Students are expected to bring a blank cassette tape or USB memory stick, a pencil, and a 3 ring binder for music to each lesson. I find that learning is accelerated if the student can go back and listen to what we accomplished each week. After the first few weeks, you may be asked to purchase 1 or 2 voice books to be used in your lessons. I will provide all other music.

Performance Workshops: Occasionally, I teach vocal performance classes. Students get an opportunity to meet other students, work on performing and acting skills, prepare for auditions and performances and learn goal setting and organizational skills. Those students who are on my roster will get a discounted rate for classes.