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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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Lessons can stay consistent for Fontana students while warmups and songs remain clear enough to practice between busy weeks.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, with a clear next practice step.
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A beginner can start with simple songs while an advancing singer works on tone, phrasing, resonance, and expressive control, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Before the first voice lesson, choose a quiet standing space, keep water nearby, and bring any current song, lyric sheet, or question. School music preparation works best when the student has the exact part, measure numbers, text markings, or rhythm questions ready. Students aiming at Fontana High may work on pitch center, memorized starts, diction, phrasing, and relaxed run-throughs. Keeping one small practice list prevents overload and gives the family a clear way to hear progress before the next meeting, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
For Fontana voice students, local performance ideas work best when they become specific practice targets. A goal connected to Fontana High may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. Listening ideas from AMC Theatre at Victoria Gardens may point a student toward theater songs, choral phrasing, classical text, worship music, or contemporary repertoire. 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
A good beginner setup for a Fontana singer is practical, uncluttered, and easy to repeat each week. Plan on reliable internet, a device with a camera, water, printed sheet music or lyrics, a pencil, and enough room for the teacher to see posture and breathing. Local sources such as Guitar Center and Guitarsmith can be useful for binders, printed music, music stands, headphones, or basic supplies when the teacher requests them. A mirror, stand, speaker, headphones, or second device can help when assigned, but beginners usually need only the simple setup first. 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.
The right voice materials for a Fontana singer depend on age, vocal maturity, range, style, teacher assignment, and future goals. 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. For D'Luca Musical Instruments, bring the exact title or supply list so songbooks, staff paper, binders, and headphones do not become guesswork, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, 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 Fontana, 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. A Fontana beginner may need patient pacing, while an advancing student may need sharper feedback on breath, diction, and tone. Lessons can then aim at choir goals, theater repertoire, and stronger pitch accuracy without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with practical guidance for the student's current level, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Structured instruction keeps singing lessons from becoming a loose list of favorite songs. Teachers in Fontana can sequence posture, breath support, tone, vowel shape, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire. For kids, teens, adults, and returning singers, that sequence can support school preparation at Fontana High without losing personal repertoire, so families understand what to listen for during practice, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
For many Fontana students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. Lessons can use school context tied to Fontana High and broader musical ideas tied to AMC Theatre at Victoria Gardens while keeping both student-centered. Lessons can turn that context into repertoire choices, listening habits, clearer diction, and steadier performance practice, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, with a clear next practice step.
A steady singing routine can help students practice patience, memory, listening, and self-correction. For Fontana 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 Fontana can check D'Luca Musical Instruments and Hi-Line Music for voice lesson books and materials. The safest approach is to confirm the title, edition, key, and supply list before buying books, lyric sheets, sight-singing pages, or practice materials, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Fontana students preparing for recitals, so families understand what to listen for during practice, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
The basic setup is reliable internet, a camera device, a quiet standing space, water, printed lyrics or music, 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, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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 Guitar Center 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 keeping the assignment easy to remember.
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 Fontana 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 Fontana High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so technique and songs improve together.
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