“What does it mean to be
‘trauma-informed?”’

Being trauma-informed means that I have been trained in the effects trauma has on your nervous system, recognize the signs of when it is “triggered,” and can offer tools to regulate them as they arise.

In a way, it means I meet you where your strengths are, and then address points of improvement along the way. I take extra time working with clients to build natural aural comprehension as a skill set— for example, instead of just telling you a note is “right" or "wrong,” we work together on connecting with the vibrations of your body so that you can gain awareness and a more intuitive understanding of vocal technique. I find this helps you naturally build your own confidence along the way.

Regarding singing, I feel strongly that anyone struggling with pitch and tone can be trained. But there is only one “you.” We just have to help you get to know your voice, first.

“What’s the difference between voice lessons and vocal coaching?”

Voice lessons are for all levels and pertain only to singing.

They primarily focus on vocal technique to increase range, build vocal strength, blend smoothly between head voice and chest voice, achieve mixed voice and belt coordinations, master multiple musical and vocal styles, sing high notes with ease, and eventually achieve technical and artistic autonomy.

Vocal coaching is for intermediate to advanced levels and can pertain to singing or acting— or both!

It focuses on performance strategies, stage presence, stylistic nuances, microphone technique, and learning how to sing different musical styles. Primarily for those looking to prepare for auditions, performances, or the studio.

“What styles do you teach?”

While I enjoy working on almost every style of music, I love working on classic & grunge rock, musical theatre, and jazz. For actors, it all depends on what it’s for and the preferences of my clients, but I lean towards the dramatic.

Please note that as a general rule, I do not allow any material written or composed by artists with a history of predatory behavior or having been accused of such. This means no Michael Jackson, Woody Allen, Mamet, the like.

“What forms of payment do you accept?”

I accept payment via credit/debit cards through Stripe, Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal.

Your credit/debit card information is stored securely on these payment processor's platforms — for security, I do not store anything except the last four digits of your card, the card type, and the expiration date on file.

“Can I record my sessions?”

I highly encourage it! Recording our time together is a great way to review and continue practicing what we work on together.

“What ages and levels do you typically work with?”

I work with clients of all ages and all levels!

My roster includes hobbyists, “non-singers",” established performing artists, and early teens..

Is “trauma-informed voice coaching” like, music therapy?

While the act of engaging in any embodied creative expression can be within itself “therapeutic,” I am not a licensed therapist or mental health professional (just an advocate!) and do not see what I do as “therapy.”

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“What does an introductory coaching session with you look like?

Your introductory session includes:

• A consultation to discuss your interests, experience, and goals.
• A full warm-up to discover your comfortable range, current skill sets, and assessment of learning style.
• A discussion mapping out a lesson plan that works for you.

Beginning with the consultation gives us an opportunity to get to know each other a bit and ease nerves and tension before jumping in and is a great time to ask any questions you may have.

Please come prepared with at least a verse & chorus of a song, monologue, or poem to share so I can get a feel for your level and unique style. If the thought of this immediately gives you hives, then no worries! We’ll discuss. :)

What does a regular coaching session with you look like?

A typical lesson with me is usually divided into 3 parts:

1. Warm-ups
2. Technique Exercises
3. Material Work

With this in mind, the time spent on each of these aspects of the lesson depends entirely on the goals of the student. You are welcome to bring any material you’ve been already working on or that you would like to start working on together. For my voice clients, we will build a shared Spotify playlist for songs you want to learn and/or “build your binder” for musical theatre auditions.

While all sessions are individually tailored for the needs of each client, one thing is, without fail, always absolutely certain: there will be laughter, and I will at some point knock something over. :)

“How often should I take lessons?”

Of course, everyone has different progress rates, and every lesson provides an opportunity to learn something new to continue your growth. How often we need to work together will depend on your goals, financial accessibility, and quality of presence during lessons. This is something we can figure out together after your intro session.

“What is your cancellation policy?”

I value flexibility and aim to be reasonable with late cancellations for virtual appointments. And we all lead incredibly busy lives! You will be receiving three appointment reminders to allow you plenty of time to cancel or reschedule. An email 36 hours in advance of our next session, and an email 24 hours in advance. You also receive a reminder text one hour before the start of your appointment.

Both virtual and in-studio lessons that are canceled later than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a Late Cancellation Fee of $50 to help offset the cost of reserving that hour.