Available for Chicago students
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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Singing lessons fit around Chicago school weeks, choir rehearsals, theater practice, family schedules, and changing activity seasons, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Strong instruction helps voice students turn choir preparation, favorite artists, recitals, and audition ideas into organized weekly progress, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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A beginner can start with simple songs while an advancing singer works on tone, phrasing, resonance, and expressive control, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Students should begin with the lesson space cleared and current songs, lyrics, sheet music, or questions close enough to use. For school music goals, bring the choir part, song excerpt, lyric sheet, or accompaniment track that needs cleaner pitch or diction. Students aiming at Multicultural Arts High School may work on pitch center, memorized starts, diction, phrasing, and relaxed run-throughs. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Singing lessons in Chicago, Illinois can turn nearby music activity into realistic preparation instead of pressure. When Multicultural Arts High School is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. The music surrounding Chicago Opera Theater can help students choose repertoire that makes technique feel connected to real sound. A voice teacher can keep the preparation specific through warmups, diction, phrasing, accompaniment cues, and realistic practice notes, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so progress feels steady between lessons, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
In Chicago, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. Set the device where the teacher can see the singer's shoulders, ribs, jaw, and breathing habits while still hearing the natural voice clearly. Sources like Guitar Center and Xtal work best after the teacher has named the music, supplies, or listening setup the student actually needs. Headphones or a speaker may help with accompaniment playback, but those choices should follow the teacher's plan for rhythm, pitch, and style. The first setup should make singing easier to hear and observe, not hide breath, diction, or pitch behind effects. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Materials for Chicago voice lessons should be chosen around the singer's age, range, reading level, style goals, and teacher's current plan. 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. If Ceasar's Music of Illinois and Lopez Music Center fit the schedule, bring one teacher-approved list covering books, lyric pages, staff paper, binders, and listening supplies, so technique and songs improve together, with a clear next practice step.
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 Chicago, 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.
Good instruction begins with a match that feels clear and workable. Chicago 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, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Structured instruction keeps singing lessons from becoming a loose list of favorite songs. In Chicago, 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. That structure helps kids, teens, adults, and returning singers prepare for school music goals near Multicultural Arts High School while still enjoying songs they chose.
For many Chicago students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. A younger singer may work toward school concerts connected with Multicultural Arts High School, while an adult may want songs that fit the listening culture around Chicago Opera Theater. Lessons turn that outside inspiration into breath, tone, diction, memorization, and steady singing while keeping the focus on the student's own work, so progress feels steady between lessons.
A consistent voice routine gives students a concrete way to practice focus and patience. For Chicago 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, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Families in Chicago can check Ceasar's Music of Illinois and Lopez Music Center for voice lesson books and materials. The safest approach is to confirm the title, edition, key, and supply list before buying books, lyric sheets, sight-singing pages, or practice materials, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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 Chicago students preparing for solo and ensemble, so technique and songs improve together, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
For voice lessons, plan on reliable internet, a camera-ready device, a quiet standing space, 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.
For early singing lessons, clear audio and low background noise matter more than buying a microphone. 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.
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 technique and songs improve together, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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 Chicago 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 Multicultural Arts High School. 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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