About
For details on my bio and experience check out my website https://www.emilierobertshannon.com/
Communicating ideas and emotions through music is my passion. In our lessons we will work together to develop a strong healthy voice that you can then use in whatever style you choose. A great performance is about more than just a pretty voice, and we will explore ways for you to express yourself fully, in your own individual way., and to free you to find the joy of making music.
Teaching 17 + years
Currently Adjunct Professor of Voice and Theatre University of Bridgeport
Education: Juilliard School of Music (BM)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (MA in Vocal Pedagogy)
Carnegie-Mellon University – Drama
Voice – Eleanor Steber, Rose Bampton, Brenda Lewis
Acting – Robert Lewis, Phoebe Brand, H.B. Studio, Lembeck Comedy Workshop
Member: NATS, AEA, SAG
Member & past President Theatre Artist’s Workshop
I love the challenge of tailoring lessons to each individual student. I never get tired of watching students get better, whether it's finding new freedom in their voice, expanding their range, or connecting more deeply to a song. It's a joyous thing.
Highlights
Hired 4 times
1 employee
18 years in business
Serves Bridgeport , CT
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal
Specialties
Musical styles
Classical, Pop, R&B, Country, Opera, Musical theater
Years experience
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
45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Bridget G.
December 09, 2019
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Elena C.
My lessons were always focused on me and how to better improve my voice. In times when I was frustrated or felt unconfident in what I was doing time was taken out to process on how to best move forward. In each lesson, we focused on what needed to be accomplished but made sure to have fun with what we were doing. It was truly a pleasure to work with Emilie she helped me tremendously with my voice.
April 07, 2019
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Elaine B.
Professor Emilie Hannon is a an excellent voice teacher. I came to her not believing that I could ever sing again after many years and a surgery that affected my voice. Students get personal attention from her as she tailors vocal warm ups and exercises to the individual. I got my voice back better than ever thanks to Professor Hannon. She shares her own experiences and is just awesome! I highly recommend her.
March 26, 2019
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Tessa L.
I was a voice student for two years and Ms. Hannon is definitely the one to go to for lessons! She has so much experience to learn from and will always push for your best work every time. Feeling comfortable with your voice teacher is one of the most important parts of singing and even though I have stage fright singing for new people, she always made it so easy to go for it- helping my confidence and technique as a vocalist in many ways.
March 25, 2019
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Fiona S.
My studies with Emilie Roberts Hannon have been life-changing. She has the rare ability to instruct with kindness and humor, while not lowering her (and my)expectations. I have been struggling with my higher range as I have approached 50, and her exercises, techniques, and mental images have given me so much to work with. Theres no question that she knows her repertoire, although we have spent much more time on developing the voice.
I highly recommend Emilie as a professional voice teacher!
March 25, 2019
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Frank M.
Emilie is an utterly excellent teacher, able to meet a student where they are and push them to be their best. She has an incredibly broad base of experience as a professional performer, and a large repertoire of strategies and tactics as a voice teacher. Her care for her students, high standards, and sense of the field are invaluable. To know her is a gift.
March 24, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
All lessons are tailored to the individual student. I typically begin by asking questions to determine the students goals, as well as their past experience. Once I've established what they want to get out of our lessons, I begin with some vocal exercises, to help me assess their status and to begin to develop or refine their voice. Finally I look for music that they will enjoy working on, that will enhance their work in the areas we want to focus on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in music from the Juilliard school. and an MA in Vocal Pedagogy; I have had both good teachers and bad, and I learned a great deal from that. I am deeply grounded in theatre, and I am committed to guiding my students to their individual way of communicating with an audience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
1 hour lesson $75
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45 minutes $60
How did you get started teaching?
I did a musical at Summer Theatre of New Canaan, which is attached to the Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan, and they asked me to teach. I was reluctant at first because of my own bad experiences, but finally I gave in and the progress my students made soon convinced me that this was my new calling. I have now been reaching at University level for many years, and I continue to be delighted by watching my students progress.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young children, teens, college students, adults. Classical singers, Musical Theatre singers, actors who sing, hobbyests.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Take a trial lesson. See if the teacher makes you feel comfortable or, better yet, inspired.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should be clear about their goals, whether it be to prepare for professional auditions or to sing 'Happy Birthday' to a child, or simply to determine what their voice can do. It's also helpful to know what type of music you want to sing.
Services offered
Singing