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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
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
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
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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Lessons can stay consistent for Altadena students while warmups and songs remain clear enough to practice between busy weeks.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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Lessons can move from pitch matching and simple melodies toward auditions, recital pieces, harmony, and cleaner performance habits, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. School music preparation works best when the student has the exact part, measure numbers, text markings, or rhythm questions ready. A student working toward Charles W. Eliot Middle may need warmups that target breath support, vowel shape, sight-singing, and confident first phrases. Between lessons, the goal is simple: warm up, sing slowly, isolate the hard spot, and repeat the best version, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A Altadena voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. Work connected to Charles W. Eliot Middle might focus on memorizing entrances, marking breaths, shaping diction, and keeping pitch steady under pressure. Music connected with Altadena Music Theatre can give students a reason to study breath support, tone, text, and ensemble listening. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students beginning singing in Altadena can keep the setup simple while still giving the teacher enough sound and visual detail to coach well. Keep lyrics, assigned music, water, and a pencil nearby so the student can mark vowels, breaths, rhythms, and reminders during the lesson. Sources like Guitar Center and RDG Woodwinds work best after the teacher has named the music, supplies, or listening setup the student actually needs. A mirror, stand, speaker, headphones, or second device can help when assigned, but beginners usually need only the simple setup first. The goal is a space where the teacher can hear pitch, see posture, and assign focused next steps. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
A strong materials plan for a Altadena singer starts with the assigned repertoire, then adds only the books, pages, or supplies that support it. A younger beginner may need teacher-selected sight-singing, lyric sheets, solfege, or ear-training pages, while an older student may use The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, audition cuts, theory, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. Use Fantastic Musical Instruments or The Battery Books and Music for materials only after the teacher has clarified whether the need is a book, lyric page, or supply.
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 Altadena, California: $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.
Lesson With You begins by looking for the right instructor fit. Voice students in Altadena can work with instructors who understand kids learning first songs, teens building style, adults starting fresh, and returning singers rebuilding comfort. Lessons can then aim at choir goals, theater repertoire, and stronger pitch accuracy without turning every student into the same kind of singer, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Structured instruction keeps singing lessons from becoming a loose list of favorite songs. Lessons in Altadena can connect warmups, breath, posture, tone, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire so practice has a clear order. It also gives kids, teens, adults, and returning singers a practical path toward recitals, school music, and pieces assigned near Charles W. Eliot Middle, so progress feels steady between lessons, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
The musical life around Altadena gives voice students more than one reason to practice. Students may use Charles W. Eliot Middle for school-music direction and Altadena Music Theatre for listening ideas that make repertoire feel less abstract. 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Voice practice can train attention, language, coordination, listening, and follow-through. Regular lessons in Altadena can support concentration, rhythm awareness, diction, reading, patience, and independent practice. Those habits support school, homeschool, and family learning because students practice listening carefully and solving one musical problem at a time, so progress feels steady between lessons, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Families in Altadena can check Fantastic Musical Instruments and The Battery Books and Music for voice lesson books and materials. Use the teacher's assignment as the guide, especially for song anthologies, sheet music, audition cuts, lyric sheets, sight-singing, accompaniment, and practice tools, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Altadena students preparing for choir, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so technique and songs improve together.
Students need reliable internet, a device with a camera, a quiet space to stand, water, sheet music or lyrics, and a pencil. A music stand, mirror, speaker, headphones, or second device may help later, but the teacher should decide what is useful, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music voice lessons. If amplified singing becomes part of the plan, the teacher can help sort out microphone placement, headphones, playback, and room noise. If Guitar Center is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Children often start singing around ages 6 to 8, but teens and adults can begin successfully too. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
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 Altadena 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 Charles W. Eliot Middle. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with a clear next practice step, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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