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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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Mount Prospect families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, with a clear next practice step.
Each teacher brings calm feedback, clear assignments, and voice-specific experience for students preparing songs, recitals, choir, or theater, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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Teachers adapt assignments week by week as students move between choir music, pop songs, musical theater, worship, or classical repertoire.
Students should begin with the lesson space cleared and current songs, lyrics, sheet music, or questions close enough to use. When a school or choir piece matters, the teacher can help more quickly if the score, lyrics, or recording is available. For Holmes Jr High School, the teacher can shape warmups around breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, phrasing, and confident starts. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
For Mount Prospect voice students, local performance ideas work best when they become specific practice targets. A goal connected to Holmes Jr High School may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. The music surrounding District 214 Community Education's the Theater Lab can help students choose repertoire that makes technique feel connected to real sound. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, so progress feels steady between lessons, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
For a new Mount Prospect voice student, the most important setup is a quiet place to stand comfortably and sing clearly. A quiet space with clear camera framing helps the teacher check alignment, breathing, diction, pitch, and practice habits without adding unnecessary equipment. Before using Guitar Center and Aloha City Ukes, note whether the next need is printed music, a binder, headphones, a stand, staff paper, or something else teacher-assigned. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. A clear, low-clutter setup helps the student focus on warmups, repertoire, listening, and consistent practice habits. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Voice students in Mount Prospect need materials that fit the teacher's sequence, the student's range, and the style of music being studied. A younger beginner may need teacher-selected sight-singing, lyric sheets, solfege, or ear-training pages, while an older student may use The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, audition cuts, theory, or accompaniment tracks. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. If Evolution Music and Fix This Musical Instrument Repair fit the schedule, bring one teacher-approved list covering books, lyric pages, staff paper, binders, and listening supplies.
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 Mount Prospect, Illinois: $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 best voice lessons start with a teacher who understands the student. A Mount Prospect beginner may need patient pacing, while an advancing student may need sharper feedback on breath, diction, and tone. Lessons can then aim at school concerts, favorite songs, and steady recital preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Strong singing progress needs more than running through songs. Lessons in Mount Prospect can connect warmups, breath, posture, tone, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire so practice has a clear order. That makes school music goals near Holmes Jr High School, recitals, and favorite songs feel connected instead of competing for attention, while keeping the assignment easy to remember, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
The musical life around Mount Prospect gives voice students more than one reason to practice. One student might connect lessons to Holmes Jr High School, while another uses District 214 Community Education's the Theater Lab as inspiration for text, tone, and repertoire. The lesson plan keeps the connection musical by focusing on repertoire, technique, listening, expression, and healthy pacing, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Good voice lessons build musical skill and broader learning habits at the same time. Mount Prospect students often gain focus, memory, language confidence, listening skills, and better practice planning through singing. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, so technique and songs improve together.
Families in Mount Prospect can check Evolution Music and Fix This Musical Instrument Repair for voice lesson books and materials. Students should know the required title, edition, key, and accompaniment plan before choosing books, sheet music, lyric pages, or sight-singing materials, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
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 Mount Prospect students preparing for solo and ensemble, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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.
Most beginners and choir-focused students do not need a microphone for voice lessons. A microphone can become useful for pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, recording, or amplified singing goals once the teacher understands the student's setup. 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, 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 Mount Prospect 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 Holmes Jr High School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so progress feels steady between lessons, with a clear next practice step.
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