Location

Lessons will take place in the choir room at Brandeis High School during the student’s choir or lunch period.

Attendance

Lessons will occur once a week for 25 minutes* during the student’s choir class or lunch period.  Students are expected to be on time and well prepared for every lesson. Students are allowed 2 make-up credits per semester for excused absences. Make-up lessons will be scheduled at student’s request based on availability.

• I recommend hour lessons for students applying to college performing arts programs

 

Payment

The cost of each lesson is $25.00 for half-hour lessons and $50 for hour lessons.  Payment for each month is due by the first lesson of the month. To reserve your time slot, include $100 with your registration if you want half-hour lessons or $200 if you want hour lessons. I prefer to be paid by check but you can also pay online through my website. Checks can be made out to Constanza Roeder. Chronically late paying students may be dropped.

 

Supplies

Students must bring an audio recording device to every lesson to record vocal exercises, melodies, and accompaniments. Most smartphones have a voice recording function with enough sound quality to be perfectly adequate for lessons. The student can then listen to and practice with the recorded lesson during the week. Each student also needs a small three-ring binder to keep music organized with blank paper to write notes.

 

Recitals/Accompanists

My studio hosts 1-2 recitals a year. Some recitals may require a live accompanist to be paid for by the participating students. I will notify you of recital dates and the cost to participate as the time approaches.

 

Practicing

Students are required to keep a daily practice log on the website. I recommend that a regular time is set aside each day for a minimum of 30 minutes of practicing. The parent’s login page shows their student’s practice log so they help their student stay on track. Progress simply will not be made without outside effort. Any problems/questions uncovered during home practice sessions should be written down in the practice log to be discussed in the next lesson. I reserve the right to refuse to teach any student who is either chronically unprepared or not progressing due to a lack of outside effort.  See my How to Practice page for information on how to practice effectively.

 

Sign-up

To sign up for voice lessons, click on the Sign-up Page Once you sign up, you will receive your login information and I will contact you to set up a lesson time.

 

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