Online Voice Lessons Using Skype: Lesson Information
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Skype is video calling software that is free to use! Take voice lessons using Skype, it is a great way to learn how to sing from the convenience of your own home.
♫ Curriculum
Voice lessons are a music course that takes the student through one whole level of many musical skills including classical vocal technique, vocal styles (classical, music theatre, jazz and popular), performance, repertoire, memorization, performance, sight-reading, rhythm, ear-training, improvisation, music history and music theory.
♫ Materials
What you will need:
1) Computer with high speed internet connection. (FiOS, Cable, or DSL)
2) Skype account. Click Here to sign up.
3) Webcam with built in mic (Some computers already have one). My resource page offers suggestions.
4) Headphones or speakers.
5) Books. Voice students will need to purchase some songbooks and a music theory workbook. (Order songbooks from my resource page.)
♫ How It Works
Start your computer; open Skype; put on your headphones; set up the microphone; I call you at the scheduled time; and we have our voice lesson.
Please, practice using skype before your lesson so you feel comfortable using the software. We don’t want to lose lesson time due to technical issues. We will also schedule a brief (1 minute) test call a day or so prior to your first lesson to make sure the connection works.
It is my goal to provide a unique style of teaching and a rewarding experience. I focus on each student as an individual and create a fun, productive and comfortable learning environment.
♫ Tuition
Weekly Lesson Options |
Monthly |
Term |
½ hour private voice lessons |
$110 |
$330 |
1 hour private voice lessons |
$220 |
$660 |
♫ Terms
Terms 2011-2012 |
Start |
End |
Fall |
Sept. 5 |
Dec. 2 |
Winter |
Dec. 5 |
March 2 |
Spring |
March 5 |
June 1 |
Summer* |
June 4 |
Aug. 31 |
♫ Prorated Tuition If you enroll after the term has started or if you discontinue lessons before the term is complete, your tuition will be prorated (number of weeks left in a term multiplied by the weekly rate ($30 for ½ hour private voice lessons, $60 for 1 hour private voice lessons, $15 ½ hour for group voice lessons). Vacation breaks are not included in price of tuition.
♫ Payment Options Online payments via PayPal are welcome.
1) Monthly Payments: Tuition is due in advance by the 1st of the month
2) By Term: Tuition due in advance by the first for each term:
Fall: Sept. 1
Winter: Dec. 1
Spring: March 1
*Summer: June 1 (8 weeks)
Late Fee: $10 after the 1st of the month. Tuition payments are non-refundable.
♫ Home
School / Charter School Students: Julian Charter, Dehesa Charter, and Sky Mountain Charter School Students. A Purchase Order is needed before you start lessons. Dependent upon school allotment, you pay the difference. Please contact me before you request a Purchase Order.
Music is a wonderful pursuit that can be enjoyed by all at any age. The rewards of music go beyond music itself. The study of music not only develops responsibility and discipline, but it also improves self-confidence.
I work with ages 8 up, helping students to improve their musicianship and successfully find the true beauty and power of their natural singing voice!
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