Private voice lessons consist of two components: technique and repertoire.
Technique: The first half of the lesson is spent on exercises that develop power, ease and control of the vocal instrument. Ms. Amisano has created a unique training program for singers that teaches breath control, how to support a healthy sound and the differences in phonation, vowel shape and runs and trills (“riffs”) for all styles of music, including classical, pop, rock, r&b, musical theatre and jazz. Ms. Amisano’s exercises are based on her extensive knowledge and use of classical bel canto (“beautiful singing”) technique (a system of exercises that has been used to develop the singing voice since the 19th Century) and exercises she has created for modern singers to use today.
Repertoire: The second half of the lesson is devoted to working on songs. All styles of music are taught including pop, rock, jazz, musical theater, opera, classical, folk, country, sacred, choral etc.. The ultimate goal with a voice student is to teach them how to sing well in every style. Students work on at least two songs at a time – one chosen to practice technique in that genre, the other is the student’s choice.
Each voice is completely unique, based on the person’s physicality and personality. Because of this, one person may like to sing the blues more than they like to sing classical music; but, the point of vocal technique is for the student’s voice to be free, no matter what they are singing.
Note:
- Classes will be held in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Directions and specific location instructions will be given to new students when the lesson has been scheduled and paid for.
- Students should bring a three ring binder (for copies of music), a notebook to take notes on what we did and what they are supposed to practice and some type of recording device (can be their phone) to record their lesson so they can practice.
Important Notes / Covid Rules
- The instructor is vaccinated and is offering IN-PERSON classes w/MASKS ON and all in-person students and parents must be vaccinated in order to participate in-person.
- Students must send proof of vaccination before I confirm the lesson. All lessons with unvaccinated students are virtual.