Voice lessons with Abby
Some of my Teaching Goals and Priorities
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Always keep in mind that ANYONE can sing, we are all born with that capability!
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Always encourage a joy and love for vocal music
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Be patient and understand each singer’s background and abilities
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Begin with a solid understanding of breath, its management and support, as well as other basic technical aspects of singing
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To never stop learning myself
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To individualize my teaching for each student – know how each person works and operates (what is their learning style – visual, kinesthetic? Are there strategies/techniques that help them?, etc)
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To always be empathetic to my students – singing is very personal and difficult!
What to Expect in the First Lesson
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In the first lesson, the priority will be getting to know the student – why are they taking voice lessons?
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What do they like about singing and music?
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How do they learn best?
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What do they already know about music and singing?
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Have they taken lessons before?
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Do they have any additional musical background?
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What is their favorite song – can they sing a little bit of it?
*From there, depending on the student and their level, we may move on to warming up a little bit, working on understanding of breath, management and support, or maybe just making some organic sounds.