gold coast singing teacher

Private Lessons
Many people sing for a hobby and often don't think too deeply about. For some though, singing is a job, and like any job involves some study and skill development. I myself sang and played for many many years, even making some regular minor income from it before in fact I even thought to read a book about singing or seek out advice from a professional.

Professionals, aside from their commitment to the art and business of music do need to think differently from the hobbyist.
What works well for a hobby often won't work over an extended period of time as there is a big difference between singing just a few songs and doing a 4 hour show several times a week, rehearsing daily and studio time etc.
With that in mind we realize that finding a coach and advisor will help improve skills, our sound, and importantly preserve our bodies.

Individual instruction is $30 per half hour lesson. This time is generally sufficient to review past assignments and set new ones. Successful students always do something at home between lessons on most days. effort in = results
As a general guide, 30 minutes daily practice can go a long way to being a competent musician.

FEES and MY POLICY
It's not my policy to bully students into practising. I simply aim to give students a musical experience regardless of their level and give guidance in setting realistic targets. It is up to the student or the fee-paying parent as to how much practice is enough.
I do have occasional conversations with kids who clearly don't practice as to how their parents might better use that money.
Parents will usually know if their kids are working on it and certainly parents need to make clear their expectations regarding practice so that conversation is worth having before commencing and at regular intervals after if it is an issue.
As for adults, I'm happy if students come along and simply enjoy what is to be enjoyed.

I work to a 4 lesson commitment and at the end of a set of lessons, students who want to continue learning pay their fees at the fourth week.
A spot cannot be held for a student if it has not been paid for.
If you miss a time I cannot guarantee make-up lessons or refund as that time is lost and can never be recovered. I try very hard to keep my promises and in this way you won't turn up for a lesson and find I am not there. I am expecting honest people will appreciate this is the way it must be.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ?
I choose a program to suit the individual needs of the student, blending related theory and exercises when it is useful with the practical arts and techniques of singing. Overcoming shyness is another big step.
Many of my students play and learn an instrument, particularly guitar as it is my speciality so we combine the skills of both vocal and playing to help develop a versatile musician.
As music encompasses a multi-disciplinary skill set you can be sure that any coursework has potential to increase literacy, physical awareness and power, historical and cultural elements as well as the raw elements of music study.

A typical lesson could contain:- a review of some previous lesson points, some popular songs for singing and building a repertoire, an exercise for physical development and possibly improvising from a rule. Collecting, organizing and arranging music into a useful file is part of the process. A range of songs including folk music, jazz standards and children's songs might also be included. The use of microphones, PA systems, recording equipment and music software becomes a part of the lesson as appropriate.

From time to time a recording project or video project could be part of the lesson. It's always fun to have a result you can share with friends and family for their entertainment.

Please e mail, text or call for your appointment. 0422 056 671 Surfers or Bonogin
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