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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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Burlingame families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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Each assignment can connect the student's musical taste with stronger breathing, vowel shape, listening, phrasing, and tone control, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A useful setup includes standing room, water, clear audio, a visible face and posture, and any song already in progress. For school music goals, bring the choir part, song excerpt, lyric sheet, or accompaniment track that needs cleaner pitch or diction. A student working toward Burlingame Intermediate may need warmups that target breath support, vowel shape, sight-singing, and confident first phrases. After the lesson, a written practice target makes the next week easier because the student knows which phrase, breath, or text detail comes first, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
A Burlingame voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. For Burlingame Intermediate, students may isolate tricky phrases, count subdivisions, refine tone, and practice the first entrance carefully. Music connected with Peninsula Choral Association Dba Peninsula Girls Chorus can give students a reason to study breath support, tone, text, and ensemble listening. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, so progress feels steady between lessons, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Students beginning singing in Burlingame can keep the setup simple while still giving the teacher enough sound and visual detail to coach well. Set the device where the teacher can see the singer's shoulders, ribs, jaw, and breathing habits while still hearing the natural voice clearly. With Guitar Center and Steve Swan String Bass, the safest approach is to match each item to a specific voice lesson task instead of guessing from general singing advice. Headphones or a speaker may help with accompaniment playback, but those choices should follow the teacher's plan for rhythm, pitch, and style. 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.
Materials for Burlingame voice lessons should be chosen around the singer's age, range, reading level, style goals, and teacher's current plan. Early assignments may involve lyric sheets, solfege, sight-singing, or ear training, while later study may add anthologies, audition cuts, art songs, theory, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. The teacher's notes should guide any A Music Connection purchase so songbooks, anthologies, staff paper, and supplies match the plan, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so technique and songs improve together.
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 Burlingame, 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. The right teacher can help Burlingame kids, teens, adults, and returning singers connect healthy technique with music they actually want to sing. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Structured instruction keeps singing lessons from becoming a loose list of favorite songs. For Burlingame singers, weekly structure can connect breath management, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, theory, ear training, and practice habits. Students near Burlingame Intermediate can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
For Burlingame singers, community music can turn technique into something easier to imagine and use. Students may use Burlingame Intermediate for school-music direction and Peninsula Choral Association Dba Peninsula Girls Chorus 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 progress feels steady between lessons, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. Families in Burlingame can see growth in reading, listening, memory, pattern recognition, creativity, and independent practice habits. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Families in Burlingame can check A Music Connection and Bronstein 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, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Yes. Live online voice lessons can cover breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Burlingame students preparing for choir, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
The basic setup is reliable internet, a camera device, a quiet standing space, water, printed lyrics or music, 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, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Most voice students can begin with the built-in device audio if the room is quiet and the teacher can hear clearly. For pop, jazz, theater, recording, or worship goals, the teacher can advise on clear audio, headphones, playback balance, and background 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. A younger singer should be able to focus briefly, echo simple patterns, follow directions, and enjoy singing without pressure, 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 Burlingame area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. Lessons can help students prepare for school concerts, choir, honor choir, solo and ensemble, musical theater auditions, recitals, sight-singing, diction, and breath support connected to Burlingame Intermediate. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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