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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.
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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 Berkley students while warmups and songs remain clear enough to practice between busy weeks.
Teachers shape each lesson around tone, breath, pitch, diction, and song choice so Berkley singers know what is improving, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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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 technique and songs improve together.
A useful setup includes standing room, water, clear audio, a visible face and posture, and any song already in progress. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. Students aiming at Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School may work on pitch center, memorized starts, diction, phrasing, and relaxed run-throughs. Keeping one small practice list prevents overload and gives the family a clear way to hear progress before the next meeting, so progress feels steady between lessons, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A Berkley voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. For Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School, students may isolate tricky phrases, count subdivisions, refine tone, and practice the first entrance carefully. Inspiration from Denver Puppet Theater can also lead to pop, classical, worship, theater, jazz, or singer-songwriter repertoire that feels connected to the area. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, with a clear next practice step, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
In Berkley, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. A quiet space with clear camera framing helps the teacher check alignment, breathing, diction, pitch, and practice habits without adding unnecessary equipment. Before using Guitar Center and Sound Town, note whether the next need is printed music, a binder, headphones, a stand, staff paper, or something else teacher-assigned. A microphone is optional for most beginners, though pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, or recording goals may eventually make one useful. 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.
Materials for Berkley voice lessons should be chosen around the singer's age, range, reading level, style goals, and teacher's current plan. 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. When using Black and Read Music Books and Games and Acordeonate Music Shop, ask which items directly support this week's assignment before adding extra songbooks or supplies, so progress feels steady between lessons, so families understand what to listen for during 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 Berkley, Colorado: $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 Berkley 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 breath support, song learning, and relaxed audition preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Weekly goals help voice students know exactly what to practice next. Teachers in Berkley can sequence posture, breath support, tone, vowel shape, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire. Students working near Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School can keep school music, favorite songs, and technique moving in the same weekly plan, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Local music around Berkley can help singers hear how text, breath, and style choices matter. Students may use Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School for school-music direction and Denver Puppet Theater for listening ideas that make repertoire feel less abstract. A teacher can connect that inspiration to sheet music, lyric work, tone, dynamics, and a reliable practice routine, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. In Berkley, regular voice practice can build listening, memory, reading fluency, pattern recognition, and independent follow-through. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Families in Berkley can check Black and Read Music Books and Games and Acordeonate Music Shop 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.
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 Berkley students preparing for solo and ensemble, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, 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. Beginners do not need special equipment; playback from a speaker, headphones, or a second device can help if the teacher assigns accompaniment tracks.
Most voice students can begin with the built-in device audio if the room is quiet and the teacher can hear clearly. A microphone can become useful for pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, recording, or amplified singing goals once the teacher understands the student's setup. If Guitar Center is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Ages 6 to 8 are common for starting general singing, but the better question is whether the child is ready. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, with a clear next practice step.
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 Berkley 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 Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
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