Singing Lessons With Stacey LLC

Typically the first half of lesson is spent doing vocal exercises to develop technique. There is a lot of "stop and go" during exercises, to make sure that the student understands the benefit of each given exercise, and how to get the most out of it.  The second half of lesson is spent applying techniques worked on during exercises to a song selection.  Song selections can be in almost any style.  Selections may be made by the student,  as long as they are age and experience appropriate.  Once technique is in place, we approach the same song selection from an artistic standpoint. Emphasis is placed on how to effectively convey the text from an acting standpoint, as well as utilizing musical dynamics and phrasing.   

I have a BA in vocal performance (summa cum laude) from Rhode Island College (2010), and a BA in theater, also from RIC (1991). I have been singing and acting professionally for over 2 decades,  notably at North Shore Music Theater, and Theatre by the Sea.  In addition, I  am a professional church musician and have taught audition master classes and directed opera theatre workshop at Providence College, and served as an adjudicator for RINATS vocal competition. 

I offer the following lesson options:

A one hour lesson for $65

A 45 minute lesson for $50

A 30 minute lesson for $40

*All new students are required to take an introductory one hour lesson at $55 *

I have a very unique perspective on teaching voice. By the age of 32 I had all but ruined my voice from excessive theatre belting. Even though I had studied some voice, I did not take the lessons to heart. Faced with the reality of not being able to sing anymore, I decided to start over. I returned to college, where I studied and sang exclusively classical vocal repertoire. It took me six years, going part time to finish my degree. I learned proper technique, and most importantly -  how to treat my voice well,  to ensure that I will be singing healthfully (and beautifully) for years to come. Upon graduation, I returned to the professional theatre world, where the vocal improvements I made paid off immensely, in my ability to get roles and contracts that would never had been offered to me before. In my studio, developing proper technique to support vocal health is paramount. 

I have worked with a wide range of students, from age 9 to 70. Some students come to me to prepare for entrance into a music or musical theatre program in college. Some come to me after they finish their degrees, to keep their instruments in check and to prepare for auditions. Some students are recommended to me from their ENTS, and are in need of proper vocal technique  to heal overused or misused instruments. But for many who walk in the door, I am their first voice teacher. If a student is quite young, the lesson time is shortened and we learn "the basics", and develop an appreciation and understanding of music. For students over the age of 13, a full hour is recommended. We dive into technique and have a more intense lesson. Music theory and sight-singing can be added to lesson if desired. All ages and all levels of capability are welcome.