Where do Lessons take place?
Piano, Acting and Voice Lessons are held at our Northbrook, Illinois studio. Online lessons are also available for select programs and instructors.
What is a first Voice lesson like?
Your first lesson is an opportunity for your teacher to get to know you, your voice, your experience, and your goals. You’ll sing through vocal exercises and, when appropriate, repertoire so your teacher can begin developing an individualized approach to your training.
What are ongoing lessons like?
Lessons are individualized around each singer’s voice, goals, and repertoire. Sessions may include vocal technique, musicianship, repertoire, interpretation, acting through song, diction, and performance preparation. Your teacher will continually adapt your training as your skills and goals develop.
What are lessons like for young children?
Lessons for younger singers are engaging, age-appropriate, and designed to build healthy vocal and musical skills from the beginning. Students explore their voices through vocal exercises, songs, rhythm, musicianship, storytelling, and performance activities while developing confidence and a strong foundation for future study.
What opportunities will I have to perform?
Semester-enrolled students have opportunities to participate in Fine Arts Voice recitals and other studio performance opportunities. When appropriate, teachers may also recommend auditions, competitions, festivals, or outside programs that support a student’s individual goals.
What ages do you teach?
Students range in experience from complete beginners of all ages, to professional performers (both children and adults).
How Long are lessons?
Lesson length and frequency are tailored to each student’s age, goals, experience, and individual needs.
30 minutes: A focused lesson format often well suited to younger students, beginners, or students who benefit from shorter, highly concentrated sessions.
45 minutes: Our most common lesson length, providing time for technique, musicianship, and repertoire while maintaining a focused pace.
60 minutes: An extended lesson format for students who benefit from additional time for technique, repertoire, audition or performance preparation, and more in-depth work.
Twice-weekly lessons: Available for students who would benefit from more intensive or consistent training, particularly those preparing for college auditions, upcoming performances, competitions, or other time-sensitive goals. Twice-weekly study may also be recommended by the instructor when appropriate.
Our goal is to ensure each student has the time they need to grow and succeed in their journey.
CAN I TAKE A SINGLE LESSON BEFORE COMMITING TO THE SEMESTER?
Absolutely. New students begin with a paid trial lesson before enrolling for the semester. This gives you an opportunity to meet your teacher, experience the lesson format, and make sure the placement feels like a good fit before enrolling in a recurring weekly lesson time.
Complete the Lesson Inquiry Form
Schedule and complete a paid trial lesson.
If you’d like to continue, enroll for the semester and reserve an available recurring lesson time.