Pedagogy
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
Where is the FUN in your Singing Lesson?
Play-based learning is powerful. It is how we learn. There is no cut-off age for the effectiveness of play-based learning. Is there a reason you need your lessons to be super-serious?
Spooky Singing Group Lesson Plans
Small group classes are so fun, and if you are teaching online - here are my spooky singing suggestions for an engaging and fun Halloween-themed class.
10 FANTASTIC Online Voice Lesson Strategies
Online lessons have changed how many teachers can serve their students, and now many teachers choose to teach online as part of their studio offerings. Whether you are new or experienced with online instruction - these strategies are fun and effective.
Online Small Group Voice Lesson Plan
Here is the step by step for my online small group singing class. I hope this helps you find some inspiration and courage during your transition to online lessons.
DEATH to the 30-minute Music Lesson
Not long ago, it was standard practice to teach short half-hour lessons. Times have changed. Short lessons might not be serving you or your students.
Why Singers Need to Move – By Christin Coffee Rondeau
We all know that clean, crisp movements work best on stage. But they can be intimidating to practice, leading to the bent elbows and small, half-hearted gestures we teachers know and loathe. If we were to develop a studio culture of intentional movement and creative exploration, I wonder: would our students begin to see themselves…
Voice Lessons for SUPER YOUNG Singers! By Christin Coffee Rondeau
"A lesson for a young student looks different from a traditional lesson...with very young musicians the goal is creative play rather than traditional voice study."Music educator and Guest Blogger, Christin Coffee Rondeau shares 10 fun ideas to engage the little (little) singers! (because they are ready for voice lessons!)
