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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
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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Oakdale students can keep voice progress steady around homework, rehearsals, activities, homeschool plans, and weekend commitments, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Strong instruction helps voice students turn choir preparation, favorite artists, recitals, and audition ideas into organized weekly progress, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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Each assignment can connect the student's musical taste with stronger breathing, vowel shape, listening, phrasing, and tone control, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
A useful setup includes standing room, water, clear audio, a visible face and posture, and any song already in progress. A student preparing for ensemble work should have the vocal part, tempo, trouble spots, and any pronunciation questions ready. Preparation for Tartan Senior High can include breath marks, rhythm counting, clean entrances, pitch accuracy, and controlled endings. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, so progress feels steady between lessons, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Performance preparation for Oakdale singers works best when songs, technique, and listening goals stay connected. Work connected to Tartan Senior High might focus on memorizing entrances, marking breaths, shaping diction, and keeping pitch steady under pressure. Music connected with Hill-Murray Theatre can give students a reason to study breath support, tone, text, and ensemble listening. The teacher can help choose repertoire, mark audition cuts, plan memorization, and keep practice centered on healthy vocal habits, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Students beginning singing in Oakdale can keep the setup simple while still giving the teacher enough sound and visual detail to coach well. 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. Families using Guitar Center and Music Go Round Stillwater should keep purchases modest: printed music, a binder, pencils, a stand, headphones, or other supplies the teacher actually names. A mirror, stand, speaker, headphones, or second device can help when assigned, but beginners usually need only the simple setup first. The best starting setup supports healthy singing, clear feedback, and easy follow-through on the teacher's weekly notes. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
A strong materials plan for a Oakdale singer starts with the assigned repertoire, then adds only the books, pages, or supplies that support it. 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 Eclipse Music and Evans Music 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 Oakdale, 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.
Teacher fit comes before a long assignment list. For Oakdale students, teacher fit can shape how quickly lessons move, which songs appear, and how practice is explained. Lessons can then aim at breath support, song learning, and relaxed audition preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Weekly goals help voice students know exactly what to practice next. Teachers in Oakdale can sequence posture, breath support, tone, vowel shape, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire. Students near Tartan Senior High can use the same plan for choir goals, personal songs, and stronger practice habits, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
Local music around Oakdale can help singers hear how text, breath, and style choices matter. The teacher can use Tartan Senior High 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 enough detail for focused weekly practice, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
A consistent voice routine gives students a concrete way to practice focus and patience. In Oakdale, regular voice practice can build listening, memory, reading fluency, pattern recognition, and independent follow-through. That helps school, homeschool, and family learning routines because students learn how to break music into small tasks and hear their own progress, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Families in Oakdale can check Eclipse Music and Evans Music 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, so technique and songs improve together, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support Oakdale students preparing for choir, so progress feels steady between lessons, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
The basic setup is reliable internet, a camera device, a quiet standing space, water, printed lyrics or 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
For early singing lessons, clear audio and low background noise matter more than buying a microphone. For pop, jazz, theater, recording, or worship goals, the teacher can advise on clear audio, headphones, playback balance, and background noise. 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. A younger singer should be able to focus briefly, echo simple patterns, follow directions, and enjoy singing without pressure, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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 Oakdale 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 Tartan Senior High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so progress feels steady between lessons, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
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