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Private Voice Instruction
Private voice lessons are available for adults and teenagers aged 15 and up, at all levels of vocal development from beginners to professionals. One hour, forty-five minutes, and half hour lessons are available.
Lessons are held in Cindy’s far northwest Austin home. During the school year, some lessons may be taught in Cindy’s studio at St. Edward’s University.
Cindy teaches a healthy vocal technique based on the principles of bel canto singing. Understanding of the vocal mechanism, breathing, support, proper use of vowels, and legato are central to her technique. She specializes in teaching singers to free their voices and find their natural sound. Her students include singers of opera, musical theater, choral works, gospel, and pop.
REQUIREMENTS: Interested singers should request a consultation.
FEES: $50 per one hour lesson
$37.50 per forty-five minute lesson
$25.00 per half hour lesson
Fundamentals of Voice Class
Small-size voice classes are ideal for singers who have never had music lessons, are not ready for private instruction, or prefer a group dynamic. They can benefit anyone from high school singers to adults, beginning through intermediate levels. Fundamentals of Voice is a fun, supportive environment in which to develop your skills and get to perform.
Topics may include:
- Vocal anatomy
- Breathing technique
- Support
- Increasing range
- Passaggio (the break)
- Warming up properly
- Performance anxiety
- Interpretation
- Auditioning
- Choosing repertoire
- Diction
- And more!
REQUIREMENTS: It is preferable for students to read music, but if you don’t, we can still accommodate you. Please consult with Cindy as to which session you should register for. Click here for schedule and registration.
FEE: $150 for a six-week session (6 hours of instruction plus optional public performance)
Repertoire Class
Repertoire Class is an excellent opportunity for advanced to professional singers to work on audition and performance pieces in a supportive, collegial environment. Singers will receive master-class style feedback on technique, style, presentation, diction, and repertoire choices, as well as training for auditioning. At least one opportunity for public performance will be offered per session. An accompanist is provided.
REQUIREMENTS: This class is for advanced serious amateurs and professional track singers.
FEES: $225 for a six-week session (6 hours of instruction plus public performance)
Spotlight on Opera
This innovative opera workshop has just completed its third summer season and is embarking on its first-ever fall/spring season. Spotlight gives career track and avocational singers ages 18 and up the opportunity to learn and perform art song, opera excerpts, and full-length one act operas in an intensive but supportive environment.
The fall season auditions will take place Saturday, September 12 beginning at noon. Registration deadline is September 15.
For more information, registration, and to schedule an audition, please visit www.SpotlightOnOpera.com
REQUIREMENTS: Singers must read music and show up at the workshop with their assigned pieces memorized.
FEES: $200/semester for the fall/spring season; summer season TBA
