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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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Chico families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Voice instructors guide warmups, range comfort, resonance, and repertoire choices without pushing students toward strained singing habits, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
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A clear voice plan can include favorite songs, ear training, sight-singing, lyric work, and practical theory at the right pace.
For the first lesson, place the camera where posture is visible and keep the current assignment or song nearby. For school music goals, bring the choir part, song excerpt, lyric sheet, or accompaniment track that needs cleaner pitch or diction. Students aiming at Bidwell Junior High may work on pitch center, memorized starts, diction, phrasing, and relaxed run-throughs. The best preparation is repeatable: warm up gently, review the assignment, isolate the hard phrase, and bring one question back next week, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Students in Chico, California can prepare for performance moments by connecting repertoire, technique, and expression early. When Bidwell Junior High is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. Inspiration from Childrens Choir of Chico can also lead to pop, classical, worship, theater, jazz, or singer-songwriter repertoire that feels connected to the area. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, with a clear next practice step, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Families in Chico can prepare for voice lessons by thinking about space, audio, lyrics, and water before buying extras. A useful lesson space lets the teacher see posture, hear clear tone, and help the singer mark lyrics, breaths, vowels, and practice notes. Whether families use Guitar Center and The Wright Keys or another retailer, setup choices should stay tied to teacher guidance and the student's current repertoire. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. 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.
Voice students in Chico need materials that fit the teacher's sequence, the student's range, and the style of music being studied. 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. When buying through Guitar Center, avoid broad starter hauls and focus on the book, lyric sheet, staff paper, or binder requested, so technique and songs improve together, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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 Chico, 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.
Teacher fit comes before a long assignment list. For Chico students, teacher fit can shape how quickly lessons move, which songs appear, and how practice is explained. Lessons can then aim at breath support, song learning, and relaxed audition preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so progress feels steady between lessons, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Weekly goals help voice students know exactly what to practice next. A Chico lesson plan may move from warmups to breath, pitch, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire without leaving students to guess what comes next. For kids, teens, adults, and returning singers, that sequence can support school preparation at Bidwell Junior High without losing personal repertoire, so technique and songs improve together, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
For many Chico students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. One student might connect lessons to Bidwell Junior High, while another uses Childrens Choir of Chico as inspiration for text, tone, and repertoire. Lessons can turn that context into repertoire choices, listening habits, clearer diction, and steadier performance practice, with a clear next practice step, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. Regular lessons in Chico can support concentration, rhythm awareness, diction, reading, patience, and independent practice. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Families in Chico can check Guitar Center and Houser's 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, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Chico students preparing for choir, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
For voice lessons, plan on reliable internet, a camera-ready device, a quiet standing space, water, lyrics or sheet 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.
Most beginners and choir-focused students do not need a microphone for voice lessons. 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.
Many students begin voice lessons between ages 6 and 8, though readiness is more important than age alone. Young students usually focus on healthy habits, simple songs, rhythm, listening, and confidence rather than volume or range, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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 Chico 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 Bidwell Junior High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with a clear next practice step, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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