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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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Families in Walnut can protect weekly singing time while lessons work around school music, theater, jobs, and full evenings.
Students work with patient voice teachers who connect healthy technique, favorite songs, and meaningful music goals into steady progress, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
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Each assignment can connect the student's musical taste with stronger breathing, vowel shape, listening, phrasing, and tone control, so technique and songs improve together.
A useful setup includes standing room, water, clear audio, a visible face and posture, and any song already in progress. When a school or choir piece matters, the teacher can help more quickly if the score, lyrics, or recording is available. When preparing for Walnut High, lesson work can focus on secure starts, accurate pitch, clear diction, and expressive phrasing. A short practice note after each lesson keeps the next assignment clear and helps families know what to listen for during the week, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Walnut, California students can use singing lessons to prepare for performances without needing a crowded calendar of events. When Walnut High is on the horizon, lessons can organize repertoire, tone, rhythm, diction, and memorization into smaller weekly steps. A student hearing music around Jubilate Korean Catholic Choir may bring in style questions about theater cuts, pop phrasing, or worship songs. Lessons then turn the goal into breath support, pitch accuracy, diction, memorization, and a practical performance plan, with a clear next practice step, while keeping the assignment easy to remember.
For a new Walnut voice student, the most important setup is a quiet place to stand comfortably and sing clearly. A useful lesson space lets the teacher see posture, hear clear tone, and help the singer mark lyrics, breaths, vowels, and practice notes. With Mode Audio and Singer Music, the safest approach is to match each item to a specific voice lesson task instead of guessing from general singing advice. The setup can grow over time as lessons clarify repertoire, range, accompaniment, audition goals, and how the student practices between meetings. 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.
For Walnut singers, materials work best when they match age, range, vocal maturity, teacher assignment, style interests, and 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. If Band World Music and Jim's Musical Instrument Repair are both options, start with the assigned title and let supply needs follow the student's current repertoire, with practical guidance for the student's current level, so families understand what to listen for during 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 Walnut, 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.
Lesson With You begins by looking for the right instructor fit. A Walnut beginner may need patient pacing, while an advancing student may need sharper feedback on breath, diction, and tone. Lessons can then aim at choir goals, theater repertoire, and stronger pitch accuracy without turning every student into the same kind of singer, with enough detail for focused weekly practice, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time.
Weekly goals help voice students know exactly what to practice next. A Walnut lesson plan may move from warmups to breath, pitch, diction, sight-singing, theory, and repertoire without leaving students to guess what comes next. That structure helps kids, teens, adults, and returning singers prepare for school music goals near Walnut High while still enjoying songs they chose, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
Local music around Walnut can help singers hear how text, breath, and style choices matter. A teen may care about Walnut High, while an adult learner may use Jubilate Korean Catholic Choir as a cue for songs, tone, and style. A teacher can connect that inspiration to sheet music, lyric work, tone, dynamics, and a reliable practice routine, so progress feels steady between lessons, with a clear next practice step.
Learning to sing can strengthen habits that carry into other kinds of study. Regular lessons in Walnut can support concentration, rhythm awareness, diction, reading, patience, and independent practice. Families often value that mix because voice practice builds listening, memory, language, focus, and confidence through music the student enjoys, while the student builds confidence one assignment at a time, so families understand what to listen for during practice.
Families in Walnut can check Band World Music and Jim's Musical Instrument Repair for voice lesson books and materials. The safest approach is to confirm the title, edition, key, and supply list before buying books, lyric sheets, sight-singing pages, or practice materials, with practical guidance for the student's current level.
Yes. The teacher can guide breath support, posture, pitch accuracy, tone, diction, repertoire, sight-singing, ear training, and home practice. That can support Walnut students preparing for choir, with a clear next practice step, with a clear next practice step, so progress feels steady between lessons.
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, with enough detail for focused weekly practice.
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 Mode Audio 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, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific.
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 Walnut 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 Walnut High. The school reference stays a preparation goal, not an affiliation or endorsement, so the teacher can keep the next goal specific, while practice choices stay organized and realistic.
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