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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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Cicero families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Students get thoughtful coaching on tone, text, phrasing, and practice routines from teachers who understand healthy vocal pacing, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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Teachers adapt assignments week by week as students move between choir music, pop songs, musical theater, worship, or classical repertoire.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. 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 Unity Jr High School may need warmups that target breath support, vowel shape, sight-singing, and confident first phrases. Between lessons, the goal is simple: warm up, sing slowly, isolate the hard spot, and repeat the best version, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
A Cicero voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. When Unity Jr High School is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. Inspiration from Chicago Opera Theater can also lead to pop, classical, worship, theater, jazz, or singer-songwriter repertoire that feels connected to the area. The teacher can help choose repertoire, mark audition cuts, plan memorization, and keep practice centered on healthy vocal habits, with practical guidance for the student's current level, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Students beginning singing in Cicero can keep the setup simple while still giving the teacher enough sound and visual detail to coach well. Keep lyrics, assigned music, water, and a pencil nearby so the student can mark vowels, breaths, rhythms, and reminders during the lesson. Before using Guitar Center and Rick's Trumpet Shop, note whether the next need is printed music, a binder, headphones, a stand, staff paper, or something else teacher-assigned. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. The goal is a space where the teacher can hear pitch, see posture, and assign focused next steps. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Materials for Cicero voice lessons should be chosen around the singer's age, range, reading level, style goals, and teacher's current plan. The exact list can include sight-singing, theory, lyric marking, anthology work, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, musical theater cuts, or accompaniment files. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. When source options include Cappelli Institute of Music and Ceasar's Music of Illinois, the safest approach is to confirm the assignment first and buy only what practice requires, so technique and songs improve together, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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 Cicero, 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. The right teacher can help Cicero kids, teens, adults, and returning singers connect healthy technique with music they actually want to sing. 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, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
A good voice lesson should make practice clearer, not just longer. Lessons in Cicero can connect warmups, breath, posture, tone, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire so practice has a clear order. Students working near Unity Jr High School can keep school music, favorite songs, and technique moving in the same weekly plan, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, so technique and songs improve together.
Music in Cicero can point students toward many reasons to sing. A younger singer may work toward school concerts connected with Unity Jr High School, while an adult may want songs that fit the listening culture around Chicago Opera Theater. A teacher can connect that inspiration to sheet music, lyric work, tone, dynamics, and a reliable practice routine, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Voice practice can train attention, language, coordination, listening, and follow-through. For Cicero families, steady lessons can strengthen listening, language, memory, pitch awareness, creativity, and independent practice habits. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, so families understand what to listen for during practice, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Families in Cicero can check Cappelli Institute of Music and Ceasar's Music of Illinois 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 a clear next practice step.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support Cicero students preparing for choir, so technique and songs improve together, 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. Most beginners can start simply, though a speaker, headphones, or second device may help when assigned accompaniment tracks are part of practice, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
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.
Children often start singing around ages 6 to 8, but teens and adults can begin successfully too. Young students usually focus on healthy habits, simple songs, rhythm, listening, and confidence rather than volume or range, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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 Cicero 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 Unity Jr High School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with a clear next practice step, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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