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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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Busy Manhattan Beach weeks still leave room for voice lessons when assignments stay focused, flexible, and easy to revisit.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
5 out of 5 average lesson rating
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.
A strong first singing lesson starts with a comfortable standing space, a pencil, water, and any music the student has already tried. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. Preparation for Mira Costa High can include breath marks, rhythm counting, clean entrances, pitch accuracy, and controlled endings. A short practice note after each lesson keeps the next assignment clear and helps families know what to listen for during the week, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, with a clear next practice step.
Manhattan Beach, California students can use singing lessons to prepare for performances without needing a crowded calendar of events. A goal connected to Mira Costa High may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. A student hearing music around MB Players Theatre 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, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
For a new Manhattan Beach voice student, the most important setup is a quiet place to stand comfortably and sing clearly. A useful lesson space lets the teacher see posture, hear clear tone, and help the singer mark lyrics, breaths, vowels, and practice notes. Sources like Guitar Center and Sam Ash Music Stores work best after the teacher has named the music, supplies, or listening setup the student actually needs. Most students can begin without a microphone, then discuss one later if amplified singing, recording, or style-specific work becomes part of the goal. Good setup choices make the lesson more direct because the teacher can hear vowel shape, breath timing, and pitch without distractions. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Voice students in Manhattan Beach need materials that fit the teacher's sequence, the student's range, and the style of music being studied. Students should avoid random vocal books until the teacher has chosen the range, level, style, notation format, and accompaniment approach that fit the lesson. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. At Beau Simpson Music, skip broad starter bundles until the teacher has confirmed the student's book, key, accompaniment, and practice setup, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so families understand what to listen for during 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 Manhattan Beach, 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.
The first priority is matching the student with the right teacher. In Manhattan Beach, the match can support kids with first songs, teens shaping style, adults beginning carefully, 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 the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
A good voice lesson should make practice clearer, not just longer. Lessons in Manhattan Beach can connect warmups, breath, posture, tone, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire so practice has a clear order. For kids, teens, adults, and returning singers, that sequence can support school preparation at Mira Costa High without losing personal repertoire, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Local music around Manhattan Beach can help singers hear how text, breath, and style choices matter. Students may use Mira Costa High for school-music direction and MB Players Theatre for listening ideas that make repertoire feel less abstract. The teacher can translate that inspiration into repertoire choices, technique, text work, memorization, and performance confidence, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, so technique and songs improve together.
Learning to sing can strengthen habits that carry into other kinds of study. Families in Manhattan Beach can see growth in reading, listening, memory, pattern recognition, creativity, and independent practice habits. That helps school, homeschool, and family learning routines because students learn how to break music into small tasks and hear their own progress, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Families in Manhattan Beach can check Beau Simpson Music and Child Time 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, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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 Manhattan Beach students preparing for honor choir, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
A student should have reliable internet, a device with camera, a quiet place to stand, water, lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Keep the setup simple at first, then add playback tools only when they support the student's assigned song or listening work, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Most beginners and choir-focused students do not need a microphone for 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.
Children often start singing around ages 6 to 8, but teens and adults can begin successfully too. 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, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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 Manhattan Beach 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 Mira Costa High. 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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