What I Love about Voice Teaching

OK, I admit this has nothing to do with singing technique, BUT, I think it is important that people know why I love to teach singing.

As most teachers will tell you, the most rewarding moment in teaching is when your students have that "lightbulb moment."  Well, voice teaching is very similar, but I think voice teaching is even more rewarding because it is an activity that brings emotional joy to both students and teachers.  As any singer will tell you, there is an actual emotional joy that accompanies singing done in a more free and efficient manner.  I get to help both kids and adults accomplish that everyday.

The other wonderful thing about voice lessons is that I get exposed to so many different types of great music on a daily basis.  While my personal training as a singer is in opera and musicals, many of my students bring in contemporary Christian, pop, big band, etc...music that I may not be familiar with on a regular basis.  The part of the year I most look forward to at my high schools is the pop show, because I know I will get to be exposed tonew music and help my kids sing their song with ease and strong technique.

Back to technique this weekend,

DWS