Tara Eisenhauer
About
I am very passionate about my teaching. I teach all voice types, all styles, and all levels! You can read more about my teaching philosophy on my website, but I teach the healthiest way to sing, based on how the voice works. I have spent the last several years studying vocal science and pedagogy exclusively (in Los Angeles) and my teaching shows it. I do sing all styles and all levels. In fact, many of my students' styles range from classical to musical theatre, pop/contemporary, folk, rock, and jazz, blues and sometimes country! They are in bands, choral groups, on the stage, and some just sing privately or in small venues, so no pressure. While in LA, I sang with the LA Opera and am hired frequently for individual gigs for several private events. As a professional singer, I get the opportunity to sing with professional companies. I'm an Actor's Equity Member and an American Guild of Musical Artist Member (must meet professional requirements to be in these organizations.) I am also a pianist, play a bit of guitar, and I conduct my own choirs. I teach voice at Ventura college as well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
As far as the lesson goes: it is divided in 1/2 - first half is technique: vocalises/exercises that I give the student based on what I hear in the voice that needs work and balancing. I am listening to what is happening in the larynx and I begin to do my work adjusting the surrounding supporting muscular systems. The exercises are specifically intended to trigger a muscle response that puts the apparatus in better balance as the weeks go on, which results in better aspects of complete vocal technique (blended registration, strong volume, and perfect pitch). I require my students to record their lessons so they can practice with it at home. After this vocalise work, then we go into working on songs/repertoire and dramatic elements, musicality and having fun while singing! The muscles will be in better shape from the exercises, and as the lessons continue, the student will notice an obvious improvement in how they sound, and how much easier (and enjoyable) singing is. The songs will improve almost instantly as the voice's muscles improve! I will also integrate musical theory when I feel the student will benefit, or if they are interested. I expect the student to review the recording daily, if possible, singing with the vocalises and remembering how to apply things we talk about to the songs. It is disciplined work, but it pays off quickly.
I like to hear singers and see if they are ready for this type of work. I have them read some music, see where their voices are in their development, and how they respond to my teaching.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Each individual lesson (30 min) is $60. I recommend weekly. We can expand the time to more than 30 minutes if the student needs it, of course. (45 min =$90, 60 min =$120.) All lessons are pre-paid through my online scheduling system.
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Try out a few teachers to find what is right for you. No two teachers are the same!