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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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Families in Skokie can protect weekly singing time while lessons work around school music, theater, jobs, and full evenings.
Strong instruction helps voice students turn choir preparation, favorite artists, recitals, and audition ideas into organized weekly progress, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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The lesson plan follows the student's level, interests, practice time, and goals instead of forcing one fixed vocal path, so technique and songs improve together.
Before the first voice lesson, choose a quiet standing space, keep water nearby, and bring any current song, lyric sheet, or question. When a school or choir piece matters, the teacher can help more quickly if the score, lyrics, or recording is available. For Old Orchard 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
For Skokie voice students, local performance ideas work best when they become specific practice targets. A goal connected to Old Orchard Jr High School may call for better counting, confident first notes, clearer text, and a calm run-through plan. Listening ideas from Skokie Concert Choir may point a student toward theater songs, choral phrasing, classical text, worship music, or contemporary repertoire. The weekly work can cover repertoire choice, audition cuts, phrase planning, pitch accuracy, and a manageable memorization routine, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected, so technique and songs improve together.
In Skokie, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. Keep lyrics, assigned music, water, and a pencil nearby so the student can mark vowels, breaths, rhythms, and reminders during the lesson. Before using Cassandra Strings and SW Lewis Orchestral Horns, note whether the next need is printed music, a binder, headphones, a stand, staff paper, or something else teacher-assigned. A microphone is optional for most beginners, though pop, jazz, musical theater, worship, or recording goals may eventually make one useful. Comfort matters too: the student should be able to breathe freely, sing without strain, and pause if the voice feels tired. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
The right voice materials for a Skokie singer depend on age, vocal maturity, range, style, teacher assignment, and future goals. Teacher assignments may include lyric sheets, sight-singing, solfege, theory, ear training, accompaniment tracks, 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Vaccai, The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, or custom repertoire sheets. Students can purchase books directly from our Shop or through other music retailers. A stop at GTR music works best with a short list: assigned music, a binder, pencils, staff paper, headphones, or a stand, while still leaving room for music the student enjoys, so progress feels steady between lessons, so technique and songs improve together.
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 Skokie, 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.
Good instruction begins with a match that feels clear and workable. For Skokie students, teacher fit can shape how quickly lessons move, which songs appear, and how practice is explained. Lessons can then aim at personal songs, sight-singing, and clearer practice habits without turning every student into the same kind of singer, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Weekly goals help voice students know exactly what to practice next. In Skokie, lessons can organize warmups, breath support, posture, tone, pitch accuracy, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire into a sequence that fits the student's age and practice time. That makes school music goals near Old Orchard Jr High School, recitals, and favorite songs feel connected instead of competing for attention, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Singing study in Skokie can connect personal songs with the music students hear around them. A teen may care about Old Orchard Jr High School, while an adult learner may use Skokie Concert Choir as a cue for songs, tone, and style. That outside music becomes lesson material through phrasing, tone control, pitch accuracy, memorized starts, and clean run-throughs, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Voice practice can train attention, language, coordination, listening, and follow-through. For Skokie students, voice work can build focus, listening accuracy, expressive language, memory, patience, and creativity. For school, homeschool, and family learning, the benefit is a student who can plan practice, notice patterns, and keep improving independently, with a clear next practice step, so families understand what to listen for during practice, with a clear next practice step.
Families in Skokie can check GTR music and Kims International 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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support Skokie students preparing for musical theater auditions, so progress feels steady between lessons, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so technique and songs improve together.
Students need reliable internet, a device with a camera, a quiet space to stand, water, sheet music or lyrics, and a pencil. A music stand, mirror, speaker, headphones, or second device may help later, but the teacher should decide what is useful, so technique and songs improve together.
Most voice students can begin with the built-in device audio if the room is quiet and the teacher can hear clearly. For pop, jazz, theater, recording, or worship goals, the teacher can advise on clear audio, headphones, playback balance, and background noise. If Cassandra Strings 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 Skokie area.
Yes. Adult beginners are welcome, and lessons can be tailored to personal goals, favorite pieces, and available practice time.
Yes. Lessons can help students prepare for school concerts, choir, honor choir, solo and ensemble, musical theater auditions, recitals, sight-singing, diction, and breath support connected to Old Orchard Jr High School. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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