Carrie Lyn Brandon Virtual Voice Studio

Carrie Lyn Brandon Virtual Voice Studio

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Certifications:

-Vocal Pedagogy certificate from the Institute for Vocal Advancement

-certificate in vocal health from VHE

-BFA in musical theatre from Penn State

I specialize in Musical Theatre technique, and am a professional actor (National Tours: Once, A Charlie Brown Christmas, BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State) as well as a voice teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. Students will learn how to find their mix/belt, while also training their legit voice. I also have experience in many genres such as folk, country, jazz, pop and rock. I specialize in working with young hopeful professionals applying for college programs or auditioning for summer programs. For younger students, the emphasis is on basic vocal technique and finding the fun!

I am extremely passionate about vocal health, and bringing Broadway quality technique to singers of all ages. I have figured out a way to be very effective teaching virtually to students I've never even met before. Here is a testimonial from a current student:

"I've been singing with Carrie for almost three months now and my voice has already changed so much. It feels so much stronger, easier, and healthier. Her lessons are fun, relaxed, and a little mind-blowing. She is incredibly specific, flexible and intuitive, and she caters each lesson to what I need that day."-Ksa C, Conservatory student

I received my BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University, and have studied voice and worked as teaching apprentice/substitute teacher with Julliard trained Suzanne Darley. Acting credits include the National Tours of Once and a Charlie Brown Christmas, cruise ships, symphony solo performances, and many regional credits.

I love seeing progress in my students, and sharing the excitement of learning new things about their voice with them. I love teaching a combination of vocal technique and acting skills, to help students prepare their best performance possible.


Highlights

Hired 7 times
9 years in business
Serves Mill Valley , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Details

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Pop, Country, Musical theater

Years experience

Student has no formal training, Student has no formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    Bryant L.

    super easy to work with
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    October 07, 2021
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    Mariah L.

    Carrie approaches teaching from a place of joy, and genuine encouragement, and every time I’ve come to her feeling stuck, I always walk away feeling confident and inspired with a clear path forward. Carrie is an incredible teacher with a wealth of knowledge in technique, diverse vocal styles, and effective musical storytelling, and I enthusiastically recommend her to singers of all levels of experience!
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    September 15, 2021

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    Kathy s.

    Carrie is an awesome teacher with a lot of techniques. She is very patient with my daughter who is very shy overall in public. Carrie never makes my daughter feel uncomfortable in vocal training. We are very happy to find such a wonderful teacher!
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    November 28, 2020

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    Eloise B.

    Carrie is a great teacher! Despite having only ever met her on zoom I have gained so much from our lessons. She is understanding and always makes sure that I am doing my best.
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    October 13, 2020

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    Anna M.

    Under Carries coaching I have seen more vocal progress than from any other class or program. Her feedback is incredibly specific and she doesnt just fix poor vocal habits, she works with you to deconstruct the habits and figure out their cause. Having never met in person, I thought it was going to be near impossible to have successful virtual coaching, but Carrie is so knowledgeable, skilled and kind that I always left feeling that I had received the same good quality coaching online as I would have in person.
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    August 11, 2020

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    Lili G.

    It was such a pleasure to work with Carrie she is so knowledgeable, helpful and kind, and she has helped me so much with improving the placement of my voice, everyone should work with her!
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    August 04, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    We will have an introductory lesson, where the student will prepare two contrasting cuts for me, or one song they love to sing. We will also go through an assesment scale. We will talk about their goals and what they're hoping to get out of their lessons, and I will answer any questions that they may have. I'll then start introducing new vocal exercises with them, and start working towards building their technique. Then, we will start talking about repertoire.

    Of course, I will tailor each process to the student's needs, and believe in a highly individualized approach.

    BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State

    Training with the Institute for Vocal Advancement in Vocal Pedagogy

    Apprentice/substitute teacher to Suzanne Darley for teaching voice 

    Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) Summer Shakespeare intensive

    American Conservatory Theatre Young Conservatory (student, and later on teaching apprentice)

    Marin Theatre Company Education Intern (and later teacher)

    Lessons can be priced at 30 minutes or 1 hour.

    Packages with discount available upon request.

    High Schoolers auditioning for Conservatory/Musical Theatre College programs

    Middle/High Schoolers interested in pursuing Theatre, or strengthening their voice for school musicals/ for fun

    Former actors looking to get their voice back in shape after a long hiatus from performing 

    Young kids discovering the joys of singing 


    Services offered

    Singing
    Acting