Booking your first voice lesson can feel a little nerve-wracking. You're about to sing in front of someone you've never met, and you might not know what's going to happen once you walk in.
Here's what a first lesson with me looks like, so you can show up relaxed and ready.
We'll start by talking
The first few minutes are a conversation. I'll ask what kind of music you love, what you've done before (if anything), and what you want to get out of lessons. Maybe you're preparing for a school musical. Maybe you lead worship at your church, or you just want to feel more confident singing. Your goals shape everything we do.
No experience is required. Plenty of students come in having never had a lesson.
Then we'll warm up
Next we'll do some simple vocal exercises. These help your voice get ready to sing, and they help me hear how your voice works: your range, where it feels easy, and where it starts to feel tight.
Nobody is grading you. Some exercises might feel silly at first. That's normal.
We'll work on a song
If you bring a song, we'll spend time on it. I'll listen, give you a couple of things to try, and we'll hear how they change the sound. Most first-time students leave having heard a real difference in their voice, even in one lesson.
If you don't have a song yet, that's fine. We can find one together.
What to bring
- A song you'd like to work on, with a backing track or sheet music if you have it
- A water bottle
- Something to take notes on, or your phone to record the lesson
Recording is one of the best things you can do. Listening back during the week helps you remember what we worked on.
Practical details
Lessons are in person at my studio in Glen Allen, an easy drive from Richmond, Henrico, Short Pump, and Mechanicsville. Thirty-minute lessons are $28 and sixty-minute lessons are $50. Ten-lesson packages are also available at a discounted rate.
Lessons are booked individually online, so you can schedule weekly, every other week, or whenever works for you. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice to reschedule.
After the first lesson
You'll leave with an idea of what to practice and what we'll focus on next. Progress comes from steady practice between lessons, even 10 or 15 minutes a few days a week.
If you've been thinking about voice lessons, the first one is the hardest part to book. You can see everything I offer on my services page or head back to the homepage to learn more about me.
