About
Students of Dr. Westfall are confident and expressive singers. They have a strong understanding of technique that gives them the artistic freedom they desire. They know how to take what is in their hearts and minds and put it into their musical performances with passion and excitement. They love to sing and it shows!
Dr. Westfall is excited to be teaching in Texas. A local performer and teacher, she is currently teaching voice lessons privately in Rosenberg. She earned her Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2008 and her Doctorate Degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2012. From 2012 through the fall of 2014 she founded and directed The 9th Ward Opera Company in New Orleans. She has over ten years of experience teaching voice privately, to students in grades K-12, and at the university level in Nashville, TN (Belmont University and Nashville State), New York (State University of New York at Stony Brook), Mississippi (The University of Southern Mississippi), and in Louisiana (The University of New Orleans).
She truly enjoys working with singers and helping them to develop their unique voices. There is never a dull moment during Kathleen's lessons because she believes that the amount of energy a teacher gives during a lesson is reciprocated by the student. Dr. Westfall focuses on developing the voice in a fun, healthy, and artistic way. Even though Dr. Westfall is a classical singer, she does not expect/encourage her students to sing in that style; she teaches all styles of singing to beginners through advanced singers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Lessons begin with 10 or so minutes of simple, individualized vocal warm-ups where I teach healthy singing technique (low, silent, natural breathing, posture, etc.) that we then apply to 1 or 2 songs of your choice.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have earned my doctorate degree in vocal performance and pedagogy (the art of teaching) and have been teaching privately for over ten years and also at Universities in Nashville (Belmont University and Nashville State), New York (State University of New York at Stony Brook), Mississippi (The University of Southern Mississippi), and Louisiana (The University of New Orleans). I enjoy teaching singers of every style - from beginners to advanced professionals - and of every genre. My main focus for students is to help them sing healthfully and joyfully.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Option 1: Individual 45 minute lessons cost $95 each
· must be paid at the beginning of each lesson
· must give at least 48 hour notice of cancellation or payment is still required
Option 2: Registering for a semester of 8 lessons for $600 means that each 45 minute lesson costs $75
What types of students have you worked with?
I am a voice teacher of Classical, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Country, Gospel, Christian, and Folk styles of singing. I have worked with singers as young as 7 and as old as 97!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Do your research! Make sure you work with a teacher who knows what they are doing and will not hurt you/let you hurt yourself vocally. NATS.com is a great resourse to find a trustworthy voice teacher.