Lesson Plans
Attention in the Voice Studio
Especially for younger students, neurodivergent learners, or anyone feeling unsure or overwhelmed, attention is part of a growing set of executive function skills. It’s not something we can demand on command. It’s something we can nurture, support, and strengthen.
A First Voice Lesson with a Young Singer
New to Teaching Kids? Start here POV: You are an amazing voice teacher and have started working with a student much younger than you are accustomed to. You are unsure where to start, what singing exercises are appropriate, and how to structure a lesson. You have come to the right place. (Song and Lesson Plans…
The NO SINGING Voice Lesson
What do you do when your student can’t/shouldn’t/won't sing? How about a no-singing lesson?
Composing with Kids – Space Cat Songs
Composing music can be a wonderful way for children to express themselves creatively and develop their musical skills. Whether they are writing songs, creating melodies on an instrument, or experimenting with different sounds and rhythms, composing can be an exciting part of your music lesson.
5 Fun Tips to Level Up Your Vocal Warm-Ups
Vocal warm-ups and technical exercises are standard practice in the voice studio; however, they may be mindless time wasters without some mindful tweaks, movement, and play-based learning. Here are some simple strategies to level up the start of any lesson.
Better Lesson Pacing in the Voice Studio
Lesson pacing is mindful observation, connection, careful planning, and the ability to shift from your plan when things aren't going in the desired direction. Lesson pacing and engagement go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other!
Halloween Lesson Plans for Voice Teachers
With fun costumes and decorations, the dramatic season makes it easier to engage students in learning new exercises and repertoire.
Song Study Voice Lesson Plan: Wolf in the Forest
An engaging and productive lesson can be connected to singers' repertoire. Here are song-study activities using Wolf in the Forest by Donna Rhodenizer
