Available for San Gabriel students
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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Lessons can stay consistent for San Gabriel students while warmups and songs remain clear enough to practice between busy weeks.
Students get thoughtful coaching on tone, text, phrasing, and practice routines from teachers who understand healthy vocal pacing, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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Lessons can move from pitch matching and simple melodies toward auditions, recital pieces, harmony, and cleaner performance habits, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Preparation is simple: set out water, lyrics, a pencil, and any song or audition cut that matters right now. For school music goals, bring the choir part, song excerpt, lyric sheet, or accompaniment track that needs cleaner pitch or diction. For music tied to Del Mar High, the teacher can organize lyrics, diction, pitch, and starts into a manageable routine. Afterward, the student should know the exact warmup, phrase, vowel, or song section that comes first in practice, so families understand what to listen for during practice, so progress feels steady between lessons.
A San Gabriel voice student can turn recital, choir, or audition ideas into small weekly practice decisions. For Del Mar High, students may isolate tricky phrases, count subdivisions, refine tone, and practice the first entrance carefully. The music surrounding Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre can help students choose repertoire that makes technique feel connected to real sound. The teacher can help choose repertoire, mark audition cuts, plan memorization, and keep practice centered on healthy vocal habits, with a clear next practice step, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys.
For a new San Gabriel voice student, the most important setup is a quiet place to stand comfortably and sing clearly. Plan on reliable internet, a device with a camera, water, printed sheet music or lyrics, a pencil, and enough room for the teacher to see posture and breathing. After checking Guitar Center and Spring ARTmusic, review whether any item supports lyrics, sheet music, accompaniment playback, or clear lesson audio. A microphone is optional for most beginners, though pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, or recording goals may eventually make one useful. 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 San Gabriel singer starts with the assigned repertoire, then adds only the books, pages, or supplies that support it. 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. When Aeolus Music Instrument Repair and Lauretta J. Musical Instruments Store are both available, use teacher notes to sort repertoire needs from small supply needs, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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 San Gabriel, 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.
Good instruction begins with a match that feels clear and workable. A San Gabriel beginner may need patient pacing, while an advancing student may need sharper feedback on breath, diction, and tone. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so technique and songs improve together, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
A good voice lesson should make practice clearer, not just longer. Lessons in San Gabriel 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 Del Mar High without losing personal repertoire, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
Local music around San Gabriel can help singers hear how text, breath, and style choices matter. The teacher can use Del Mar High for preparation context and Arte Flamenco Dance 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, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
Good voice lessons build musical skill and broader learning habits at the same time. For San Gabriel families, steady lessons can strengthen listening, language, memory, pitch awareness, creativity, and independent practice habits. Those habits support school, homeschool, and family learning because students practice listening carefully and solving one musical problem at a time, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so progress feels steady between lessons.
Families in San Gabriel can check Aeolus Music Instrument Repair and Lauretta J. Musical Instruments Store 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 the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support San Gabriel students preparing for musical theater auditions, with practical guidance for the student's current level, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
Students need reliable internet, a device with a camera, a quiet space to stand, water, sheet music or lyrics, and a pencil. Most beginners can start simply, though a speaker, headphones, or second device may help when assigned accompaniment tracks are part of practice, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
A microphone is not required for most beginner, choir, recital, or school-music 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.
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, while practice choices stay organized and realistic, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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 San Gabriel 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 Del Mar High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
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