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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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Emeryville families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, so technique and songs improve together.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, so technique and songs improve together.
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The lesson plan follows the student's level, interests, practice time, and goals instead of forcing one fixed vocal path, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Preparation is simple: set out water, lyrics, a pencil, and any song or audition cut that matters right now. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. For music tied to Emery Secondary, the teacher can organize lyrics, diction, pitch, and starts into a manageable routine. Keeping one small practice list prevents overload and gives the family a clear way to hear progress before the next meeting, with a clear next practice step, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Students in Emeryville, California can prepare for performance moments by connecting repertoire, technique, and expression early. Work connected to Emery Secondary might focus on memorizing entrances, marking breaths, shaping diction, and keeping pitch steady under pressure. Music connected with California Shakespeare Theatre 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Singing students in Emeryville mainly need a simple, repeatable lesson setup rather than a shopping list. The basic setup includes a quiet standing area, reliable internet, a camera device, water, printed music or lyrics, and a pencil for breath marks. With Know Audio and Guitar Center, 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. 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.
For singing lessons in Emeryville, the best materials are the ones the student can use immediately for warmups, reading, repertoire, and practice notes. 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. A clear list helps Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange stay useful: required title, edition, key, lyric format, staff paper, and binder if assigned, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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 Emeryville, 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. A Emeryville 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, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
A good voice lesson should make practice clearer, not just longer. For Emeryville students, a teacher can arrange breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, ear training, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire around age, goals, and weekly practice time. Students near Emery Secondary can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
For Emeryville singers, community music can turn technique into something easier to imagine and use. The teacher can use Emery Secondary for preparation context and California Shakespeare Theatre for listening context while keeping the lesson student-centered. 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 enough detail for focused weekly practice.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. For Emeryville students, voice work can build focus, listening accuracy, expressive language, memory, patience, and creativity. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Families in Emeryville can check Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange and Forrests Music for voice lesson books and materials. Bring the teacher's exact title or list first so song anthologies, sheet music, audition cuts, lyric sheets, sight-singing, and practice materials match the lesson plan, 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 Emeryville students preparing for honor choir, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
The basic setup is reliable internet, a camera device, a quiet standing space, water, printed lyrics or 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, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Most voice students can begin with the built-in device audio if the room is quiet and the teacher can hear clearly. If amplified singing becomes part of the plan, the teacher can help sort out microphone placement, headphones, playback, and room noise. If Know Audio is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Many children start general singing lessons around ages 6 to 8, but readiness matters more than the exact birthday. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, 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 Emeryville area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. Students can work on school concerts, choir, auditions, recitals, musical theater cuts, sight-singing, pitch accuracy, and diction connected to Emery Secondary. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with a clear next practice step, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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