Re: Voice Teachers--what to look for?

mstee
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:07:28 +0000

I just signed up my daughters (16 and 12) to try lessons with a new voice teacher–based on recommendation from another parent. Both D’s have both had a few lessons a couple of years ago with another teacher, but it didn’t really seem to get them anywhere, though it was fun. The 16 year old says she wants to get serious now about studying classical voice. The 12 year old is not ready for ongoing lessons but could use help now and then for auditions, and has been told to work on richer tone in middle voice by her choir director (a couple of time in the evaluations).

So, what are the hallmarks of a good teacher? What should I be looking for in the first few lessons to gauge whether or not D (older D in particular, I guess) is on the right track with the new teacher? I have limited experience in this area so looking to you guys for your input.