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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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Students in Lamont can keep a steady voice routine even when choir, theater, classes, and family calendars fill up.
Teachers shape each lesson around tone, breath, pitch, diction, and song choice so Lamont singers know what is improving, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
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Lessons can move from pitch matching and simple melodies toward auditions, recital pieces, harmony, and cleaner performance habits, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. Students with school music goals should bring the song, choir part, lyric sheet, sight-singing excerpt, or audition cut they want help organizing. When preparing for Mountain View Middle, lesson work can focus on secure starts, accurate pitch, clear diction, and expressive phrasing. Between lessons, the goal is simple: warm up, sing slowly, isolate the hard spot, and repeat the best version, so progress feels steady between lessons.
A Lamont voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. A goal connected to Mountain View Middle may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. Inspiration from Bakersfield Community Theatre can also lead to pop, classical, worship, theater, jazz, or singer-songwriter repertoire that feels connected to the area. A voice teacher can keep the preparation specific through warmups, diction, phrasing, accompaniment cues, and realistic practice notes, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Families in Lamont can prepare for voice lessons by thinking about space, audio, lyrics, and water before buying extras. The core items are straightforward: steady internet, camera placement, water, lyrics or sheet music, a pencil, and room to stand with relaxed posture. Families using Guitar Center and iTunes Apple should keep purchases modest: printed music, a binder, pencils, a stand, headphones, or other supplies the teacher actually names. The setup can grow over time as lessons clarify repertoire, range, accompaniment, audition goals, and how the student practices between meetings. The goal is a space where the teacher can hear pitch, see posture, and assign focused next steps. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
A strong materials plan for a Lamont singer starts with the assigned repertoire, then adds only the books, pages, or supplies that support it. Early assignments may involve lyric sheets, solfege, sight-singing, or ear training, while later study may add anthologies, audition cuts, art songs, theory, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. Use Front Porch Music or Guitar Center for materials only after the teacher has clarified whether the need is a book, lyric page, or supply, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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 Lamont, 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. Voice students in Lamont 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 breath support, song learning, and relaxed audition preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Voice progress is easier when breath, pitch, diction, and songs move in a clear order. Teachers in Lamont can sequence posture, breath support, tone, vowel shape, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire. Students near Mountain View Middle can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
For many Lamont students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. One student might connect lessons to Mountain View Middle, while another uses Bakersfield Community Theatre as inspiration for text, tone, and repertoire. A teacher can connect that inspiration to sheet music, lyric work, tone, dynamics, and a reliable practice routine, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Good voice lessons build musical skill and broader learning habits at the same time. Lamont 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, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Families in Lamont can check Front Porch Music and Guitar Center 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 practical guidance for the student's current level.
Yes. A live lesson can address breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and weekly practice habits. That can support Lamont students preparing for honor choir, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, so technique and songs improve together.
For voice lessons, plan on reliable internet, a camera-ready device, a quiet standing space, water, lyrics or sheet music, 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.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music voice lessons. It may help later for pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, recording, or amplified goals, especially when playback and headphones are part of practice. If Guitar Center is convenient, use it for practical audio or stand questions without assuming a microphone is required.
Ages 6 to 8 are common for starting general singing, but the better question is whether the child is ready. Pitch matching, attention span, musical interest, simple direction-following, and comfort singing aloud all matter, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with enough detail for focused weekly 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 Lamont 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 Mountain View Middle. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
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