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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
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
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
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 Lake Elmo weeks still leave room for voice lessons when assignments stay focused, flexible, and easy to revisit.
Voice instructors guide warmups, range comfort, resonance, and repertoire choices without pushing students toward strained singing habits, so technique and songs improve together.
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A beginner can start with simple songs while an advancing singer works on tone, phrasing, resonance, and expressive control, so technique and songs improve together.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. School music preparation works best when the student has the exact part, measure numbers, text markings, or rhythm questions ready. For Oak-Land Middle School, the teacher can shape warmups around breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, phrasing, and confident starts. A short practice note after each lesson keeps the next assignment clear and helps families know what to listen for during the week, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Performance preparation for Lake Elmo singers works best when songs, technique, and listening goals stay connected. A goal connected to Oak-Land Middle School may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. Students curious about Hill-Murray Theatre can explore repertoire, diction, tone, and listening habits that match their own voice goals. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
In Lake Elmo, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. A useful lesson space lets the teacher see posture, hear clear tone, and help the singer mark lyrics, breaths, vowels, and practice notes. Local sources such as Guitar Center and Music Go Round Stillwater can be useful for binders, printed music, music stands, headphones, or basic supplies when the teacher requests them. A separate microphone, speaker, or second screen can wait until style goals, accompaniment needs, or recording plans make it genuinely useful. 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.
For singing lessons in Lake Elmo, the best materials are the ones the student can use immediately for warmups, reading, repertoire, and practice notes. 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. A pair such as Eclipse Music and Evans Music works best when titles, editions, keys, binders, and staff paper are confirmed before shopping, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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 Lake Elmo, Minnesota: $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 first priority is matching the student with the right teacher. Lake Elmo singers may need very different teaching styles, from patient beginner pacing for kids to flexible repertoire work for adults. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so progress feels steady between lessons, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Students improve faster when warmups, technique, listening, and repertoire are organized together. In Lake Elmo, lessons can organize warmups, breath support, posture, tone, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire into a sequence that fits the student's age and practice time. Students near Oak-Land Middle School can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
For Lake Elmo singers, community music can turn technique into something easier to imagine and use. The teacher can use Oak-Land Middle School for preparation context and Hill-Murray Theatre for listening context while keeping the lesson student-centered. The teacher can translate that inspiration into repertoire choices, technique, text work, memorization, and performance confidence, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Good voice lessons build musical skill and broader learning habits at the same time. For Lake Elmo students, voice work can build focus, listening accuracy, expressive language, memory, patience, and creativity. Those habits support school, homeschool, and family learning because students practice listening carefully and solving one musical problem at a time, so technique and songs improve together, with a clear next practice step, with a clear next practice step.
Families in Lake Elmo can check Eclipse Music and Evans 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, so progress feels steady between lessons.
Yes. Students can work on breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and practice habits. That can support Lake Elmo students preparing for recitals, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Students need reliable internet, a device with a camera, a quiet space to stand, water, sheet music or lyrics, and a pencil. A music stand, mirror, speaker, headphones, or second device may help later, but the teacher should decide what is useful, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music voice lessons. 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. Young students usually focus on healthy habits, simple songs, rhythm, listening, and confidence rather than volume or range, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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 Lake Elmo 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 Oak-Land Middle School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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