About
I believe that each student is an individual, with different learning styles, musical interests and goals. Whether a student is taking their very first lesson in voice, piano or both, or returning to lessons after many years, my instructon is tailored to the student. I don't believe in a cookie-cutter approach. I'm experienced in teaching all ages and levels of voice and piano students and all styles of music.
Students feel very comortable in my studio. Learning music is not always easy, but it should always be enjoyable.
Taking music lessons is for the young and young at heart-you are never too old(or too young:-) to set a new goal for youself.
I enjoy teaching voice and piano because it is my passion. I was a professional musician from an early age and enjoyed those years, opportunities and experences greatly. There came a point in my life when I realized that I was really a teacher at heart.
I enjoy teaching my students that music is so much more than just something you passively listen to and that everyone is capable of making music
Nothing is more exciting to me than when a student plays two hands together for the first time, grasps a new concept, takes responsibility for practicing, realizes that it's ok to make a mistake and that mistakes are part of progressng and growing, learns their first song, passes an audition, gets a part, reaches a goal of playing or singing a piece or song they never thught possible, sings or plays in a competition, gets a solo, joins a choir or chorus,gains more confidence in their singing and/or playing ability, learns how to stay calm under pressure, gets to the point where they are able to play and//or sing for their own enjoyment, for their friends, family or classmates, feels happy or proud of their accomplishments.
I have an M.A. and an M.F.A in vocal performance,voice and piano pedaggy, music education and musical theatre and 40 years of experience as a teacher and director.
I teach students of all ages and musical levels and am experieced in classical, musical theater, pop, rock, jazz and blues. Some study in person in my home studio while others enjoy online lessons
www.ProctorMusicStudo.com is my website. You'll find references, info about my home studio, photos, bio and much more
Don't be shy. Give me a call if you are intersted in lessons.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Whether a new student wishes to study voice or piano, is amateur or professional,young or old makes no difference. because music is for the young and young at heart. Learning music should be enjoyable, not painful. With a beginning student it's up to me to figure out their individual learning style and tailon my teaching to how they will best learn, progress and succeed.
When a new student is not a beginner, it's important for me to know what their goals are- and goals of my students vary greatly- Ex. Make it on Broadway, become a professional pianist or singer, do competitions, audition for a solo in a high school chorus or church, audition for a community music theatre company, The Voice, American Idol, as a university music major, to return to singing or playing as an adult after taking lessons as a child and quitting for whatever reason, to sing karaoke, learn a new musical style, sing or play with a band, for their own personal enjoyment, to improve my skill and confidence. There are so many reasons and goals my students have and have had and they are all important.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was a professional singer from the age of 9 and performed all over the world. As a teacber and coach I focus on pop, musical theatre, classical, jazz and folk. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are in voice, piano, music education and integrated arts. I've taught music courses of all kinds in academic settings from preschool through graduate school, private lessons in my home studio to sudents of all levels, aged 5-85, for many years. I also work with singers and actors to prepare and improve their audition skills- finding and teaching appropriate audition songs, monologues as well as script work and creating performance tracks.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For students, I have a school year plan, based upon the number of lessons given during those 10 months, divided into equal monthly payments.
For adults and special students I charge my hourly rate.