Traditionally voice lessons have been offered only as private lessons, one on one. But different students have different needs in voice training. Some students are looking for an introduction to vocal study, some want to learn and sing songs, to conquer stage fright or get performance experience and improve their stage presence. Some want to focus on voice building, range expansion, or to overcome vocal problems. Most students want various combinations of all these things.
Group voice lessons offer an excellent introduction to vocal study. But group lessons are not just for beginners. Classes include exercises that help to develop a healthy vocal technique, expand range, build power, control, and over time, a beautiful singing tone. Students also learn songs and sing them together, and as they become comfortable, they are encouraged to sing individually in front of the group. Group lessons provide an opportunity for singing in front of other people on a regular basis, building performance skills, and gaining confidence as a performer. This is particularly beneficial for long-term students who have already developed some vocal technique and want to go the next step as a singer. All singers will benefit from working on exercises, learning songs, and developing performance skills through group lessons.
If your focus is developing vocal technique, expanding your range, or overcoming vocal faults, and you are driven to the hard work and continual practice it takes to achieve your goals, and / or if you want a great deal of individual coaching with songs, arias, etc., then private lessons may be for you. But it would be a mistake for any student to ignore the development of performance skills and confidence building that only group instruction can provide.
At Fox Music of Virginia Beach, we recognize that there are advantages to studying voice as a group and other advantages to studying privately. And we have found that combining private lessons with group lessons is usually the most effective method of study. Fox Music of Virginia Beach offers various combinations of group and private voice lessons in order to provide a comprehensive voice training program at whatever level a student chooses to participate.
Whether you are a beginner looking to have fun, a serious professional honing your skills and driven for stardom, or anything in between, Fox Music can help you achieve the vocal improvement you’re after. When you begin lessons, we will evaluate your singing ability, and recommend an individualized teaching program for you based on both, your ability and your goals. As your study progresses, we monitor your progress and can optimize your program to expedite your development.