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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 Evanston weeks still leave room for voice lessons when assignments stay focused, flexible, and easy to revisit.
Students get thoughtful coaching on tone, text, phrasing, and practice routines from teachers who understand healthy vocal pacing, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
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A beginner can start with simple songs while an advancing singer works on tone, phrasing, resonance, and expressive control, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Preparation is simple: set out water, lyrics, a pencil, and any song or audition cut that matters right now. When a school or choir piece matters, the teacher can help more quickly if the score, lyrics, or recording is available. A student working toward Nichols Middle 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 a clear next practice step, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Students in Evanston, Illinois can prepare for performance moments by connecting repertoire, technique, and expression early. When Nichols Middle School is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. Students curious about Evanston Childrens Choir can explore repertoire, diction, tone, and listening habits that match their own voice goals. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
New Evanston singers should plan a setup that makes posture visible, tone easy to hear, and practice notes easy to mark. Keep lyrics, assigned music, water, and a pencil nearby so the student can mark vowels, breaths, rhythms, and reminders during the lesson. When checking Col Legno and Chicago Celloworks, focus on lesson supplies that organize music, support playback, or keep marked pages easy to use. 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 lesson materials for Evanston students should come from age, vocal maturity, range, style interests, teacher assignment, and long-term goals. Some students use teacher-selected sight-singing, solfege, lyric sheets, or theory pages, while others need The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, audition cuts, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. Use source pairs like Squeezebox Books and Music and Krause Music Store carefully: books and editions first, then only the supplies the teacher has requested, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, 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 Evanston, 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.
The best voice lessons start with a teacher who understands the student. In Evanston, the match can support kids with first songs, teens shaping style, adults beginning carefully, and returning singers rebuilding comfort. Lessons can then aim at school concerts, favorite songs, and steady recital preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students improve faster when warmups, technique, listening, and repertoire are organized together. For Evanston singers, weekly structure can connect breath management, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, theory, ear training, and practice habits. For kids, teens, adults, and returning singers, that sequence can support school preparation at Nichols Middle School without losing personal repertoire, so families understand what to listen for during practice, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
For many Evanston students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. The teacher can use Nichols Middle School for preparation context and Evanston Childrens Choir for listening context while keeping the lesson student-centered. Lessons turn that outside inspiration into breath, tone, diction, memorization, and steady singing while keeping the focus on the student's own work, so technique and songs improve together, so technique and songs improve together.
A consistent voice routine gives students a concrete way to practice focus and patience. Evanston students often gain focus, memory, language confidence, listening skills, and better practice planning through singing. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with a clear next practice step.
Families in Evanston can check Squeezebox Books and Music and Krause Music Store 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.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support Evanston students preparing for musical theater auditions, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students need reliable internet, a device with a camera, a quiet space to stand, water, sheet music or lyrics, 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 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 Col Legno 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. A younger singer should be able to focus briefly, echo simple patterns, follow directions, and enjoy singing without pressure, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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 Evanston area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. A teacher can organize pitch accuracy, diction, breath support, repertoire, memorization, and sight-singing for concerts, auditions, choir, or ensemble placement connected to Nichols Middle School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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