About
I teach singing, voice for actors, and lever harp. I also teach music theory and piano. I have been teaching for 20 years, and my degree is from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and I perform internationally.
www.vandermeervoicestudio.com.
Voice: classical, musical theatre, pop, voice for actors, VoiceOver
www.sopranoandharp.com/harp-lessons
Harp: lever harp beginning to advanced techniques, repertoire, and arranging music
I am a member of the New York Singing Teachers Association, Early Music America, and the American Harp Society.
*Prize-winning graduate, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; 2022 Silver Medal Winner Global Music Awards; 2020 Recipient CT Office of the Arts Grant, 2015 Recipient MTNA Foundation Grant, 2014 Carnegie Hall Debut; 2012 Recipient Dame Joan Sutherland Fund 2011 Roster CT Commission on Culture and Tourism; 2007 Recipient Hartt School Faculty Development Fund.
Zoe Vandermeer
917.838.1489
www.zoevandermeer.net
www.youtube.com/user/zoevandermeer
Specialties
Musical styles
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
In the first lesson, we assess the specific needs of the student, and begin right away implementing the training. If the student is studying voice, for example, we will initially explore the vocal range, flexibility, tone, and balance of the registers to get an idea of vocal function and vocal health, especially as it applies to the student's repertoire; then we will discuss a plan, answer questions, and immediately begin the training - all in the first one hour lesson.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Prize-winning graduate, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Extensive vocal training with renowned voice teachers in London, New York, and California.
Voice coaching with conductors from the Met.
Acting studies at ACT, and with Siti Theatre Company.
Baroque Dance Training in California and England.
Scientific and historical research in vocal pedagogy.
Extensive professional performing experience with performances in the US, UK, Spain, Canada and Brasil.
More than two decades of experience teaching children and adults of all levels and abilities.
Presenter/Key Note Speaker on topics such as Vocal Health, Vocal Pedagogy for Children, the Aging Voice, and more.
Music Director of choirs, musical theatre productions and opera productions.
Keynote speaker on vocal health, voice for speech, voice for singing, and more.
Audio Engineer and and Video Producer (NYC, CT) for musicians, arts organizations, and businesses.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Music students who enroll in ongoing weekly lessons, billed monthly, can choose half hour lessons or one hour lessons.
Training is provided online via Zoom.
Please enquire for details.
How did you get started teaching?
Education is the key that opens many doors to both personal and career success. I have been fortunate to have had some great teachers who were extremely knowledgeable, kind, and had the ability to communicate the information in ways that I was able to understand, and as a result, this is an approach I also take - to present the material in ways that the student can understand, which requires flexibility in communication skills.
What types of students have you worked with?
Singing Students: beginner to professional, classical, musical theatre, pop, gospel, R&B, jazz, blues, opera.
Piano Students: beginner to advanced.
Harp: beginner to advanced intermediate, lever harp.
Musicianship Skills/Music Theory: beginner to advanced.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask questions!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Discuss any questions with the teacher.