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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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Flexible scheduling helps Hollister singers keep practice moving through school concerts, rehearsals, projects, and family plans, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Students work with patient voice teachers who connect healthy technique, favorite songs, and meaningful music goals into steady progress, so technique and songs improve together.
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Lessons can move from pitch matching and simple melodies toward auditions, recital pieces, harmony, and cleaner performance habits, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
For the first lesson, place the camera where posture is visible and keep the current assignment or song nearby. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. For music tied to Maze Middle, the teacher can organize lyrics, diction, pitch, and starts into a manageable routine. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
A Hollister voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. Work connected to Maze Middle might focus on memorizing entrances, marking breaths, shaping diction, and keeping pitch steady under pressure. A student hearing music around San Benito Stage may bring in style questions about theater cuts, pop phrasing, or worship songs. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
New Hollister singers should plan a setup that makes posture visible, tone easy to hear, and practice notes easy to mark. Students should have reliable internet, a camera-ready device, water, lyrics or sheet music, a pencil, and enough space to stand without leaning or shouting. When checking San Benito Music and Wise Music, focus on lesson supplies that organize music, support playback, or keep marked pages easy to use. The setup can grow over time as lessons clarify repertoire, range, accompaniment, audition goals, and how the student practices between meetings. If singing hurts or persistent hoarseness appears, the student should stop and ask a qualified professional before continuing heavy voice use. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
For Hollister singers, materials work best when they match age, range, vocal maturity, teacher assignment, style interests, and 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 Bookmark Music and Jansen Music, match each item to a lesson job: reading, lyrics, sight-singing, theory, accompaniment, or organized pages, so families understand what to listen for during practice, so technique and songs improve together, 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 Hollister, 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. Voice students in Hollister can work with instructors who understand kids learning first songs, teens building style, adults starting fresh, and returning singers rebuilding comfort. Lessons can then aim at choir goals, theater repertoire, and stronger pitch accuracy without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with a clear next practice step, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students improve faster when warmups, technique, listening, and repertoire are organized together. Teachers in Hollister 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 Maze Middle without losing personal repertoire, with practical guidance for the student's current level, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
For many Hollister students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. Lessons can use school context tied to Maze Middle and broader musical ideas tied to San Benito Stage while keeping both student-centered. The teacher can translate that inspiration into repertoire choices, technique, text work, memorization, and performance confidence, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Learning to sing can strengthen habits that carry into other kinds of study. Regular lessons in Hollister can support concentration, rhythm awareness, diction, reading, patience, and independent practice. That helps school, homeschool, and family learning routines because students learn how to break music into small tasks and hear their own progress, so progress feels steady between lessons, so progress feels steady between lessons, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Families in Hollister can check Bookmark Music and Jansen Music for voice lesson books and materials. Use the teacher's assignment as the guide, especially for song anthologies, sheet music, audition cuts, lyric sheets, sight-singing, accompaniment, and practice tools, so technique and songs improve together.
Yes. Live online voice lessons can cover breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Hollister students preparing for recitals, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music voice lessons. For pop, jazz, theater, recording, or worship goals, the teacher can advise on clear audio, headphones, playback balance, and background noise. If San Benito Music is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Many students begin voice lessons between ages 6 and 8, though readiness is more important than age alone. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with a clear next practice step.
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 Hollister 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 Maze Middle. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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