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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
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
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
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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Singing lessons fit around Berkeley school weeks, choir rehearsals, theater practice, family schedules, and changing activity seasons, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students work with patient voice teachers who connect healthy technique, favorite songs, and meaningful music goals into steady progress, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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Lessons adjust to each singer's age, range, pace, style interests, and comfort with breath support, pitch, diction, or sight-singing.
Students should begin with the lesson space cleared and current songs, lyrics, sheet music, or questions close enough to use. School music preparation works best when the student has the exact part, measure numbers, text markings, or rhythm questions ready. When preparing for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, lesson work can focus on secure starts, accurate pitch, clear diction, and expressive phrasing. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, so progress feels steady between lessons.
Singing lessons in Berkeley, California can turn nearby music activity into realistic preparation instead of pressure. When Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. A student hearing music around Berkeley Ballet Theatre may bring in style questions about theater cuts, pop phrasing, or worship songs. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, so progress feels steady between lessons, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
In Berkeley, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. Plan on reliable internet, a device with a camera, water, printed sheet music or lyrics, a pencil, and enough room for the teacher to see posture and breathing. When checking Know Audio and Guitar Center, focus on lesson supplies that organize music, support playback, or keep marked pages easy to use. A separate microphone, speaker, or second screen can wait until style goals, accompaniment needs, or recording plans make it genuinely useful. The best starting setup supports healthy singing, clear feedback, and easy follow-through on the teacher's weekly notes. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Materials for Berkeley voice lessons should be chosen around the singer's age, range, reading level, style goals, and teacher's current plan. 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. Materials from Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange should support the lesson sequence, so confirm titles, lyric sheets, staff paper, and listening supplies before buying, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
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 Berkeley, 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.
Good instruction begins with a match that feels clear and workable. Berkeley singers may need very different teaching styles, from patient beginner pacing for kids to flexible repertoire work for adults. Lessons can then aim at school concerts, favorite songs, and steady recital preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so technique and songs improve together, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Strong singing progress needs more than running through songs. In Berkeley, lessons can organize warmups, breath support, posture, tone, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire into a sequence that fits the student's age and practice time. Students near Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
For Berkeley singers, community music can turn technique into something easier to imagine and use. Lessons can use school context tied to Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle and broader musical ideas tied to Berkeley Ballet Theatre while keeping both student-centered. A teacher can connect that inspiration to sheet music, lyric work, tone, dynamics, and a reliable practice routine, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Voice practice can train attention, language, coordination, listening, and follow-through. Berkeley students often gain focus, memory, language confidence, listening skills, and better practice planning through singing. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so progress feels steady between lessons, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Families in Berkeley can check Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange and Down Home Music Store 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 enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Yes. A live lesson can address breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and weekly practice habits. That can support Berkeley students preparing for solo and ensemble, with a clear next practice step, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
For voice lessons, plan on reliable internet, a camera-ready device, a quiet standing space, water, lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. A music stand, mirror, speaker, headphones, or second device may help later, but the teacher should decide what is useful, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music 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 Know Audio 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. Look for attention span, pitch matching, musical interest, comfort singing aloud, and the ability to follow simple directions, 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 Berkeley 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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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