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Crystal S. for tutoring lessons in Los Angeles CA Over 20 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Crystal S.

The Gift of Music - Vocal Instruction and Theory

Los Angeles, CA (90014)

Travel Radius 15 miles
Hourly Fee $50.00
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Singing is as natural as breathing. You were born to do it. Ditch the fear and just get started. I am a professional vocalist with over a decade's worth of experience in studio sessions and live gigs, solo and choral work. I began teaching seven years ago.

Your voice is an instrument. Learn the basics and you’ll be able to play it, with or without that mysterious quality called “talent.” Consistent practice always yields better results than being born lucky.

I teach basic vocal technique (posture, breath work, placement, resonance and diction), song performance (genre coaching, connecting with your material, microphone technique, projection and proper staging for any environment), ear training (how to listen to music), sight singing (how to sing written music at sight) and music theory for singers (interval training, solfege, how to learn music off the page and how to arrange your own harmonies). I teach all levels from beginner through advanced.

All you have to do is get started.

In addition to voice, I also teach a number of other subjects:

Beginning piano (children and adults) - I currently teach both voice and piano at a small music academy, as well as with a few private students.

Literacy skills (grades 3-6) - I have taught and written curriculum for a revolutionary program which enhances literacy skills through music and have worked with a number of elementary school age students on reading, writing, spelling, grammar and creative written composition.

Speech (children and adults)

Crystal's Subjects

Science:
  • philosophy
Music:
Art:
English:
Test Preparation:
  • SAT reading
Language:
History:
  • American history,
  • geography,
  • government & politics
Elementary Education:
Business:
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Homeschool:

Reading

I am experienced in supporting reading comprehension in elementary school aged children.

Music Theory

I can offer support in understanding basic music concepts, allowing students to improve comprehension of written music, enabling them to notate their own compositions or arrangements and increasing their enjoyment of music as listeners.

English

U.S. born and U.K. educated, I have taught English comprehension at the elementary school level. I also have an extensive knowledge of classical texts, poetry meter and creative writing.

Ear Training

I studied ear training as part of my education at The Boston Conservatory of Music and continued my studies through AFTRA-sponsored education, which offers ear training, theory and sight singing classes. I have taken them regularly for eight years. I teach ear training to my piano and voice students and rely heavily upon it in my work as a musician, vocalist, arranger and composer.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have almost two years' experience as a literacy, music and theater arts teacher for this age group, as well as having spent a year as an educational companion to a home-schooled girl age 8. I have designed literacy curriculum for grade 4. Finally, I have spent about ten years interacting with elementary school-aged children - encouraging good study habits, instilling personal discipline and supporting healthy self esteem - as a private childcare provider.

I am certified in CPR and... Read More

General Music

I've been a professional musician since I was in high school, performing lead and back-up vocals, vocal arrangements and piano. I studied vocal performance, music theory, ear training and piano at The Boston Conservatory of Music. I continued my studies at The Central School of Speech and Drama where I minored in Music. Since college, I have continued taking singing lessons and sight singing classes. I have also begun studying bass.

I have performed with chamber choirs, vocal jazz groups... Read More

Piano

I am currently teaching beginning level piano at The Hollywood Academy of Music, as well as for private students. I have been teaching for six years. I began piano lessons at age five and took a course in piano performance at The Boston Conservatory of Music. I use my piano skills primarily as an aid to my songwriting (in composition and in performance) and to support my work as a singer and vocal arranger.

I work well with students of all ages, though my specialty is working with... Read More

Sight Singing

I trained in music theory and ear training at The Boston Conservatory of Music and continued my music studies while earning my degree in London. Post-college I have studied sight-singing with Gerald White through AFTRA sponsored education, while working as a session vocalist, musical theater performer, cabaret singer and musician.

Theatre

I have a BA in Theatre/Acting From The Central School of Speech and Drama in London. I've been a professional theatre performer for over 15 years. I'm a member of Actors' Equity and of 2 different professional theatre companies. I have been teaching theatre and acting for the past 8 years.

Voice (Music)

I am currently teaching voice at The Hollywood Academy of Music. I have also taught privately for the past six years.

I have been a professional vocalist for over ten years. I have worked extensively in studio sessions - as both a lead and back-up vocalist - in country, rock, jazz and blues styles. Most recently, I arranged and performed back-up vocals for Laura Roppe's 2nd album "I'm Still Here." (Laura is currently #4 on Billboard's "Uncharted" list of emerging artists.) I regularly... Read More

Songwriting

I have written songs for two original bands, and collaborated with numerous songwriters. I also taught songwriting with Rock the Classroom, a literacy through music educational program.

Public Speaking

A graduate of The Central School of Speech and Drama in London, I have studied elocution, vocal projection and proper use of the body for effective public presentations. I am familiar with the international phonetic alphabet and can assist with accent reduction or with learning to speak in an accent.

Speech

I hold a BA from The Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England. I also studied speech at The Boston Conservatory of Music. As a classically trained singer, I am educated in posture, breath control and diction. As a classically trained theater performer, I have extensively studied the techniques of vocal projection, rhythm, persuasive delivery and dealing with stage fright. I am also proficient with the International Phonetic Alphabet and can assist with acquiring or getting rid of... Read More

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