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A multivariate artist always pushing against the simple definition of a singer and pianist, Cristin Colvin has: stage directed and performed in a new opera Locust in the US, Morocco, and Scotland; produced immersive arts salons at Denver’s Redline Contemporary Arts Center; worked as an improvisatory… read more
Hannah Martin is a music educator, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in contemporary and jazz styles. She brings experience in singing and songwriting, arranging, music directing, and interdisciplinary curriculum design for youth and senior arts programs. With a passion for accessible… read more
hicago native, mezzo-soprano Olivia Gronenthal, combines her career in opera performance with a passion for new cross-disciplinary works that resonate with contemporary life. She recently made her Indiana University Opera Theater debut portraying Suzy in La Rondine. Her other roles include Hansel in… read more
Marcus Peterson, a bass and baritone from West Bloomfield, MI, is completing a double Master's in Voice and Choral Conducting at IU's Jacobs School of Music. Marcus holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with a Teaching Certification from the University of Michigan. He has performed througho… read more
Praised for his “clarion tone” (Ludwig van Toronto) and “impressive vocal colour” (Opera Canada), Canadian-American baritone Geoffrey Schellenberg is a professional opera singer and voice instructor. On professional stages, he has been recognized for the roles of Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Ma… read more
Originally from Maryland, Jessa earned her Bachelor’s in Film, Theatre, and Video from Stevenson University. At Maryland’s prestigious Toby’s Theatre, Jessa performed as a singer, dancer, and actress in a variety of shows, including The Buddy Holly Story (Apollo Singer), Ragtime (Sarah), Hairspray (… read more
Mexican-American soprano Catherine Thornsley is a two-time National Semifinalist in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. Based in Vancouver, Catherine is an Artist-in-Residence with Nebula Performances, where she regularly performs and collaborates on impactful programming.
Catherine believe… read more
Taylor Deneen is a professional singer-songwriter whose career has taken her from the stage of NBC’s The Voice—where John Legend praised her as the “best soul singer” of the blind auditions—to classrooms and studios where she inspires the next generation of musicians. With nearly seven years of teac… read more
Liz holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from San Jose State University. She continues her education by attending seminars and conferences in vocal pedagogy and Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) workshops, keeping up with the latest in teaching techniques and nerding out on voice science. … read more
Spotify verified artist and Nashville-based musician Jess Kerber first picked up a guitar at the age of 12, and her precocious drive to experiment with different tunings and picking styles – influenced by kindred spirits like Joni Mitchell and Susan Tedeschi – led to the development of a unique soni… read more
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Abilene families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Strong instruction helps voice students turn choir preparation, favorite artists, recitals, and audition ideas into organized weekly progress, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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A beginner can start with simple songs while an advancing singer works on tone, phrasing, resonance, and expressive control, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Before the first voice lesson, choose a quiet standing space, keep water nearby, and bring any current song, lyric sheet, or question. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. Preparation for Craig Middle can include breath marks, rhythm counting, clean entrances, pitch accuracy, and controlled endings. A short practice note after each lesson keeps the next assignment clear and helps families know what to listen for during the week, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
For Abilene voice students, local performance ideas work best when they become specific practice targets. When Craig Middle is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. The music surrounding Abilene Ballet Theatre can help students choose repertoire that makes technique feel connected to real sound. The teacher can help choose repertoire, mark audition cuts, plan memorization, and keep practice centered on healthy vocal habits, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Families in Abilene can prepare for voice lessons by thinking about space, audio, lyrics, and water before buying extras. The core items are straightforward: steady internet, camera placement, water, lyrics or sheet music, a pencil, and room to stand with relaxed posture. With Deatherage Music and Encore Music, the safest approach is to match each item to a specific voice lesson task instead of guessing from general singing advice. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. If singing hurts or persistent hoarseness appears, the student should stop and ask a qualified professional before continuing heavy voice use. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Voice students in Abilene need materials that fit the teacher's sequence, the student's range, and the style of music being studied. Some students use teacher-selected sight-singing, solfege, lyric sheets, or theory pages, while others need The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, audition cuts, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. Before choosing between Deatherage Music and Encore Music, write down the book title, edition, key, level, and any needed staff paper or binder, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Families and adult learners use Lesson With You for patient voice instruction, clear weekly practice goals, and steady support.
Lesson With You keeps singing lesson pricing simple for Abilene, Texas: $35 for 30 minutes, $50 for 45 minutes, and $65 for 60 minutes. The first trial lesson is free, and there are no long-term contracts.
Many beginners start with 30 minutes, while older or more advanced students may choose 45 or 60 minutes for breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, repertoire, and performance preparation. For broader context, see the main singing lessons page.
Teacher fit comes before a long assignment list. For Abilene students, teacher fit can shape how quickly lessons move, which songs appear, and how practice is explained. Lessons can then aim at school concerts, favorite songs, and steady recital preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, with a clear next practice step.
Students improve faster when warmups, technique, listening, and repertoire are organized together. A Abilene lesson plan may move from warmups to breath, pitch, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire without leaving students to guess what comes next. Students working near Craig Middle can keep school music, favorite songs, and technique moving in the same weekly plan, with a clear next practice step, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
For many Abilene students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. The teacher can use Craig Middle for preparation context and Abilene Ballet Theatre for listening context while keeping the lesson student-centered. The lesson plan keeps the connection musical by focusing on repertoire, technique, listening, expression, and healthy pacing, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Good voice lessons build musical skill and broader learning habits at the same time. Regular lessons in Abilene can support concentration, rhythm awareness, diction, reading, patience, and independent practice. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, so technique and songs improve together, with a clear next practice step, with a clear next practice step.
Families in Abilene can check Deatherage Music and Encore Music for voice lesson books and materials. Students should know the required title, edition, key, and accompaniment plan before choosing books, sheet music, lyric pages, or sight-singing materials, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Abilene students preparing for choir, so progress feels steady between lessons, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so progress feels steady between lessons.
For voice lessons, plan on reliable internet, a camera-ready device, a quiet standing space, water, lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Keep the setup simple at first, then add playback tools only when they support the student's assigned song or listening work, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Most beginners and choir-focused students do not need a microphone for voice lessons. It may help later for pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, recording, or amplified goals, especially when playback and headphones are part of practice. If Deatherage Music is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Many children start general singing lessons around ages 6 to 8, but readiness matters more than the exact birthday. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Lesson With You rates are $35 for 30 minutes, $50 for 45 minutes, and $65 for 60 minutes. The first 30-minute trial lesson is free.
Expect a weekly lesson plan built around warmups, breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, repertoire, listening, and practice habits. The teacher will adjust assignments as the student grows.
Start with the free trial form, choose a teacher or request a match, and we will help confirm a lesson time that works for your schedule.
New singing students are eligible for a free 30-minute trial lesson with no credit card required.
Lessons are billed one week at a time with no long-term contracts. Contact support if you are planning lessons for multiple students or a higher weekly frequency.
Sight-singing is useful, but voice lessons can also include breath support, ear training, diction, repertoire, rhythm, theory, and listening skills.
Exercises and method books help students connect warmups, breath, pitch, diction, reading, and musical phrasing. Teachers tie that work directly to the songs students are learning.
No. Lessons are live online, so students can keep a consistent lesson time anywhere in the Abilene area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. Preparation can include repertoire, breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and sight-singing for school concerts or auditions connected to Craig Middle. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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