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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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Susanville families can make weekly singing lessons predictable without rearranging every activity around music study, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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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Lessons adjust to each singer's age, range, pace, style interests, and comfort with breath support, pitch, diction, or sight-singing.
Preparation is simple: set out water, lyrics, a pencil, and any song or audition cut that matters right now. When a school or choir piece matters, the teacher can help more quickly if the score, lyrics, or recording is available. For Credence High, 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 practice choices stay organized and realistic, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Performance preparation for Susanville singers works best when songs, technique, and listening goals stay connected. Lessons tied to Credence High can turn a broad goal into tempo work, lyric clarity, memorized form, and steadier breath. The music surrounding Susanville Symphony Society 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, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, with a clear next practice step, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
In Susanville, a practical voice setup is more about consistency than gear: space, water, music, and reliable audio. Set the device where the teacher can see the singer's shoulders, ribs, jaw, and breathing habits while still hearing the natural voice clearly. Families using The2Mic and Face the Music should keep purchases modest: printed music, a binder, pencils, a stand, headphones, or other supplies the teacher actually names. If the student later works on auditions, recording, or amplified styles, the teacher can recommend equipment that fits the voice and room. The first setup should make singing easier to hear and observe, not hide breath, diction, or pitch behind effects. For more setup guidance, read our first online music lesson guide.
Voice lesson materials for Susanville students should come from age, vocal maturity, range, style interests, teacher assignment, and long-term goals. 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 B and B Booksellers supports music browsing, use it for listening and research while the teacher handles exact book and supply choices, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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 Susanville, 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.
A strong voice plan starts with the person teaching it. Voice students in Susanville can work with instructors who understand kids learning first songs, teens building style, adults starting fresh, and returning singers rebuilding comfort. Lessons can then aim at school concerts, favorite songs, and steady recital preparation without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Students improve faster when warmups, technique, listening, and repertoire are organized together. For Susanville singers, weekly structure can connect breath management, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, theory, ear training, and practice habits. For kids, teens, adults, and returning singers, that sequence can support school preparation at Credence High without losing personal repertoire, with practical guidance for the student's current level, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
For many Susanville students, voice lessons feel more meaningful when they connect with real listening and performance ideas. A teen may care about Credence High, while an adult learner may use Susanville Symphony Society as a cue for songs, tone, and style. The lesson plan keeps the connection musical by focusing on repertoire, technique, listening, expression, and healthy pacing, so families understand what to listen for during practice, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
Voice study supports more than a song list. For Susanville families, steady lessons can strengthen listening, language, memory, pitch awareness, creativity, and independent practice habits. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, so progress feels steady between lessons, so technique and songs improve together, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Families in Susanville can check B and B Booksellers and Lassen Library District 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.
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 Susanville students preparing for choir, so progress feels steady between lessons, with a clear next practice step, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
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 the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Most beginners and choir-focused students do not need a microphone for voice lessons. For pop, jazz, theater, recording, or worship goals, the teacher can advise on clear audio, headphones, playback balance, and background noise. If The2Mic 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. Look for attention span, pitch matching, musical interest, comfort singing aloud, and the ability to follow simple directions, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
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 Susanville 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 Credence High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so progress feels steady between lessons, with rhythm, tone, and musical goals staying connected.
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