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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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Bensenville students can keep voice progress steady around homework, rehearsals, activities, homeschool plans, and weekend commitments, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Teachers shape each lesson around tone, breath, pitch, diction, and song choice so Bensenville singers know what is improving, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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The lesson plan follows the student's level, interests, practice time, and goals instead of forcing one fixed vocal path, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Preparation is simple: set out water, lyrics, a pencil, and any song or audition cut that matters right now. If school music is part of the goal, the teacher should see the assignment, tempo markings, lyrics, or excerpt early. Students aiming at Blackhawk Middle School may work on pitch center, memorized starts, diction, phrasing, and relaxed run-throughs. Between lessons, the goal is simple: warm up, sing slowly, isolate the hard spot, and repeat the best version, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
A Bensenville voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. Work connected to Blackhawk Middle School might focus on memorizing entrances, marking breaths, shaping diction, and keeping pitch steady under pressure. Listening ideas from Elmhurst University Theatre and Dance at the Mill may point a student toward theater songs, choral phrasing, classical text, worship music, or contemporary repertoire. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
New Bensenville singers should plan a setup that makes posture visible, tone easy to hear, and practice notes easy to mark. Students should have reliable internet, a camera-ready device, water, lyrics or sheet music, a pencil, and enough space to stand without leaning or shouting. Families using Guitar Center and Tully's Shop should keep purchases modest: printed music, a binder, pencils, a stand, headphones, or other supplies the teacher actually names. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. Simple setup usually works best because the teacher can hear the natural voice and adjust the assignment clearly. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
A strong materials plan for a Bensenville singer starts with the assigned repertoire, then adds only the books, pages, or supplies that support it. Teacher assignments may include lyric sheets, sight-singing, solfege, theory, ear training, accompaniment tracks, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, or custom repertoire sheets. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. For American Music World and Iggy Music Store, keep book decisions tied to title and edition, and keep supply decisions tied to the singer's setup, with a clear next practice step, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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 Bensenville, Illinois: $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.
A strong voice plan starts with the person teaching it. In Bensenville, the match can support kids with first songs, teens shaping style, adults beginning carefully, and returning singers rebuilding comfort. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Voice progress is easier when breath, pitch, diction, and songs move in a clear order. For Bensenville singers, weekly structure can connect breath management, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, theory, ear training, and practice habits. It also gives kids, teens, adults, and returning singers a practical path toward recitals, school music, and pieces assigned near Blackhawk Middle School, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
The musical life around Bensenville gives voice students more than one reason to practice. A younger singer may work toward school concerts connected with Blackhawk Middle School, while an adult may want songs that fit the listening culture around Elmhurst University Theatre and Dance at the Mill. The teacher can translate that inspiration into repertoire choices, technique, text work, memorization, and performance confidence, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Voice study supports more than a song list. For Bensenville families, steady lessons can strengthen listening, language, memory, pitch awareness, creativity, and independent practice habits. Those habits support school, homeschool, and family learning because students practice listening carefully and solving one musical problem at a time, so technique and songs improve together, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Families in Bensenville can check American Music World and Iggy Music Store 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, so technique and songs improve together.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Bensenville students preparing for school concerts, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A student should have reliable internet, a device with camera, a quiet place to stand, 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 the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Most voice students can begin with the built-in device audio if the room is quiet and the teacher can hear clearly. It may help later for pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, recording, or amplified goals, especially when playback and headphones are part of practice. If Guitar Center is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Many students begin voice lessons between ages 6 and 8, though readiness is more important than age alone. Look for attention span, pitch matching, musical interest, comfort singing aloud, and the ability to follow simple directions, with a clear next practice step, so technique and songs improve together.
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 Bensenville area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. A teacher can organize pitch accuracy, diction, breath support, repertoire, memorization, and sight-singing for concerts, auditions, choir, or ensemble placement connected to Blackhawk Middle School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so technique and songs improve together.
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