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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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Busy East Los Angeles weeks still leave room for voice lessons when assignments stay focused, flexible, and easy to revisit.
Strong instruction helps voice students turn choir preparation, favorite artists, recitals, and audition ideas into organized weekly progress, so families understand what to listen for during 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.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. When preparing for Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex, lesson work can focus on secure starts, accurate pitch, clear diction, and expressive phrasing. After the lesson, a written practice target makes the next week easier because the student knows which phrase, breath, or text detail comes first.
A East Los Angeles voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. When Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. The music surrounding Arena Theater - California State University can help students choose repertoire that makes technique feel connected to real sound. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, with a clear next practice step, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Singing students in East Los Angeles mainly need a simple, repeatable lesson setup rather than a shopping list. Keep lyrics, assigned music, water, and a pencil nearby so the student can mark vowels, breaths, rhythms, and reminders during the lesson. With Guitar Center and Olvera Music, the safest approach is to match each item to a specific voice lesson task instead of guessing from general singing advice. Extra gear should wait until the teacher understands the student's style, range, accompaniment needs, and practice environment. 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.
Voice students in East Los Angeles need materials that fit the teacher's sequence, the student's range, and the style of music being studied. Students should avoid random vocal books until the teacher has chosen the range, level, style, notation format, and accompaniment approach that fit the lesson. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. When Aeolus Music Instrument Repair and International House of Music are convenient, keep one short list so the family does not duplicate books or buy supplies too early, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
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 East Los Angeles, 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.
A strong voice plan starts with the person teaching it. A East Los Angeles beginner may need patient pacing, while an advancing student may need sharper feedback on breath, diction, and tone. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with a clear next practice step, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Structured instruction keeps singing lessons from becoming a loose list of favorite songs. Teachers in East Los Angeles can sequence posture, breath support, tone, vowel shape, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire. Students working near Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex can keep school music, favorite songs, and technique moving in the same weekly plan, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Singing study in East Los Angeles can connect personal songs with the music students hear around them. A teen may care about Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex, while an adult learner may use Arena Theater - California State University as a cue for songs, tone, and style. The teacher can translate that inspiration into repertoire choices, technique, text work, memorization, and performance confidence, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. For East Los Angeles 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, so progress feels steady between lessons, so technique and songs improve together.
Families in East Los Angeles can check Aeolus Music Instrument Repair and International House of Music 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, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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 East Los Angeles students preparing for recitals, with a clear next practice step, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
A student should have reliable internet, a device with camera, a quiet place to stand, 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 still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
For early singing lessons, clear audio and low background noise matter more than buying a microphone. If amplified singing becomes part of the plan, the teacher can help sort out microphone placement, headphones, playback, and room 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. Look for attention span, pitch matching, musical interest, comfort singing aloud, and the ability to follow simple directions, with a clear next practice step, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
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 East Los Angeles 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 Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement.
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