Voice Studio Of Emily Sullivan
About
Soprano, Emily Sullivan, has found teaching music and singing to be just as vital to her musical development as her own vocal performance studies.
Emily hopes to attract young students in Elementary, Middle School, and High School age groups, and is also VERY interested in connecting with Homeschool families and students.
Specializing in classical/opera, musical theatre, sacred music, and folk/traditional voice, Emily teaches beginners through advanced students, hopeful that she'll be able to help them find success on stage, and success for life...
* Technique coaching (breathing, diction, tone, range, expression, etc.)
* Audition preparation
* Solo & Ensemble (and other competition) coaching and preparation
* Expanding repertoire and singing in multiple languages
* Concepts of Music Theory and Ear-training
Singing is my heart. It is my joy. It is my favorite form of self-expression. I don't just love to sing, I HAVE to sing. It is incredibly healing and life-giving. I love passing down my love of this art to young students, and I love to see them learn to love it as much as I do.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As an undergrad at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Emily studied vocal performance, and has spent her time working as a music specialist for Pre-K through Middle Grades in schools, a vocal coach for youth theatre organizations, and a private voice teacher. Emily is an emerging professional who sings locally in her area, with plans to continue pursuing a performance career, and to obtain a Master's Degree of Music Performance. Most recently, Emily has been cast with Opera Notre Dame, and also featured as a soprano soloist with Musical Arts Indiana's Vesper Chorale, with whom she has been singing for 5 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25 for 30 minute lessons
$35 for 45 mins - 1 hour lessons
How did you get started teaching?
I have spent the last few years focusing on my own personal voice training. But I have also been teaching music in the classroom. After the suggestion of my own voice coach, as well as some inquiries from parents of students in my music classes, I finally opted to begin building my own voice studio to pass down this passion of mine.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught school music classes to ages Pre-K through 6th grade.
I have coached Elementary through High School aged students for musical theatre roles and auditions.
I have taught private voice lessons to students aged 7-20.
Outside of music, I have also taught/choreographed for intermediate and advanced dance classes, as well as youth theatre companies and show choirs.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
In November of 2017, I had the incredible privilege of singing as the Soprano soloist in Brahms' Requiem. Very few experiences even come close to singing this melodic German piece, backed up by a choir, in an indescribably gorgeous venue...a domed Catholic church with the most perfect accoustics you could ever ask for!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Definitely do what is best for you! I know that I cannot and will not be a perfect fit for every student. I may not teach the style of music the student is looking for, and that's okay! I also know that personality goes a long way, and I will not be at all offended if the student decides that we just simply do not "click".
My only caution would be to always make sure that the teacher you are looking to hire has legitimate vocal training themselves, along with a decent performance experience bio. And, of course, make sure they are actually a SINGER...not just promoting themselves as a singing teacher.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about if this is something you really want to commit to.
Ask yourself if you are fully willing to put in the time and effort that it takes to grow as a singer. NOTHING improves or changes without time, work, and a good attitude toward it.
Consider specific GOALS you might have for singing? Do you have an audition coming? Do you hope to pursue singing long-term? Are you interested in Solo & Ensemble contest? Are you hoping to get a solo or featured part in your school chorus or musical? Or maybe you just want to try a new avenue of creativity to see if it's something you could BECOME passionate about...and that's great too!
Do you have an open mind about potentially learning to sing in a style that you may or may not be familiar with?