Explore New Song Voice Lessons
Voice Lesson Options
New Song School of the Arts is dedicated to nurturing vocal talent at every stage of life. Our professional approach helps students of all ages build confidence, develop their unique sound, and achieve their musical goals. Here’s what sets our program apart:
- Experienced Vocal Coaches: Our instructors are seasoned performers and educators who specialize in working with children, teens, and adults.
- Age-Appropriate Techniques: Lessons are tailored to each age group, emphasizing fun and engagement for children, technique and confidence for teens, and flexibility and support for adults.
- Performance Opportunities: Students gain valuable experience through recitals, auditions, and community events.
- Customized Goals: Whether preparing for school musicals, auditions, or personal enjoyment, each student receives personalized guidance.
Voice Lessons for Children
For young singers, lessons are designed to make learning fun and approachable while building strong foundational skills.
- What We Teach: Proper breathing, pitch accuracy, and vocal projection are introduced in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
- Building Confidence: Through playful activities and familiar songs, children learn to explore their voices and develop stage presence in a supportive environment.
- Healthy Habits: Our instructors focus on teaching children safe and healthy vocal practices to nurture their developing voices.
Voice Lessons for Teens
Teens benefit from professional-level training tailored to their goals and musical interests.
- Refining Technique: Lessons focus on vocal control, expanding range, and exploring advanced techniques like dynamics and phrasing.
- Audition Preparation: Whether for school musicals, choir, or competitions, teens receive expert coaching to prepare them for success.
- Confidence on Stage: Teens develop stage presence and performance skills that help them connect with their audience and overcome stage nerves.
- Exploring Genres: Lessons are customized to suit teens’ preferred styles, from pop and rock to musical theatre and classical.
Voice Lessons for Adults
For adults, voice lessons offer a flexible and personalized approach to achieving vocal goals at any stage of life.
- Learning at Your Pace: Whether you’re rediscovering your voice or starting fresh, lessons are designed to match your comfort level and aspirations.
- Techniques for Success: Adults focus on proper vocal technique, breath control, and repertoire that suits their style and range.
- Relaxed Environment: Lessons provide a supportive, low-pressure setting that encourages growth and confidence.
- Performance and Beyond: From singing for personal enjoyment to preparing for community events, adults receive tailored training to meet their unique needs.
Performing is an essential part of learning to sing, and NSSOTA offers opportunities for every age group to gain stage experience:
- Recitals: Showcase your progress in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Auditions: Prepare with confidence for school, community, or professional opportunities.
- Community Performances: Share your voice with local audiences, building confidence and presence.
NSSOTA’s voice instructors place a strong emphasis on music literacy. Reading music is an essential skill for all musicians, and voice students will learn how to read treble, bass, and tenor clefs. Lessons begin with simple exercises and progress to more complex pieces as students advance. Instructors cover the basics of note reading, rhythms, dynamics, and articulation, ensuring that students have a comprehensive understanding of how to interpret and perform music.
NSSOTA also integrates music theory into lessons, helping students understand the structure of the pieces they are playing. This includes learning about chords, scales, and musical forms, which are crucial for both solo and ensemble performance.
Voice lessons at New Song School of the Arts are crafted to meet the unique needs of children, teens, and adults. With experienced instructors, industry-standard training techniques, and a focus on personal growth, NSSOTA provides the perfect environment for anyone looking to develop their voice. Whether you’re taking your first steps in singing, preparing for auditions, or pursuing your love of music, our program helps every student discover the joy and confidence of finding their voice.
THE LEARNING PROCESS:
Key Areas for Vocal Developement
Sight Reading
- Understanding the Language of Music: Sight-reading is a critical skill for vocalists, enabling them to quickly interpret and perform new music. Students practice reading vocal scores, understanding pitch notation, and following rhythms, ensuring they can confidently adapt to a variety of musical styles and settings, from choir rehearsals to solo performances.
Rhythm
- The Heartbeat of Music: Strong rhythm is essential for expressive and accurate singing. Through clapping, tapping, and vocal exercises, students internalize timing, learn syncopation, and develop the ability to stay in tempo, whether singing a cappella or with accompaniment. These skills ensure vocalists can perform with precision and confidence in any ensemble or solo setting.
Technique
- Promoting Musicianship & Artistry: Proper vocal technique is the cornerstone of healthy and effective singing. Students focus on breath control, vocal placement, and dynamic range, building the foundation for a clear, strong, and expressive voice. Instructors emphasize posture, diction, and projection, helping students convey emotion and artistry in their performances while maintaining vocal health.
Music Theory
- Deepening Appreciation and Understanding: Understanding the structure of music empowers vocalists to interpret and perform songs with greater depth. Lessons incorporate key concepts such as scales, intervals, chord progressions, and phrasing, allowing students to understand the relationship between melody and harmony. This knowledge enhances their ability to collaborate with other musicians and adapt to various musical genres.
Ear Training
- Empowering & Equipping to Sing by Ear: Ear training sharpens a vocalist’s ability to recognize intervals, melodies, and harmonies. Students practice matching pitch, identifying chord progressions, and reproducing melodies by ear. These skills are invaluable for improvisation, harmonizing in ensembles, and developing a strong connection to the music they perform.
Performance
- Becoming a Well-Rounded Musician: Performance skills are vital for vocalists to connect with their audience and convey their artistry. Students participate in regular recitals, mock auditions, and community performances, gaining valuable stage experience. Lessons also cover stage presence, expression, and microphone techniques, ensuring students are prepared for any live or recorded setting.
Music Explorer Program
Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) emphasizes specific aspects of music such as music theory, music history, music appreciation, etc. This program creates strong musicians and is meant to compliment private lessons but is also perfect for a student not yet studying an instrument. Students in YSP desire a fun, engaging, in depth, and academic approach to musical knowledge and awareness. The “Young Scholars Program: Music Theory Class” incorporates thought-provoking activities and academic exercises that develop an understanding of the “nuts and bolts” of music. The class course culminates with the Texas State Theory Exam, and the student will be awarded based upon their test score. Relatedly, annual participation in the Texas State Theory exam looks great on college or scholarship applications.
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