Kim P. TakeLessons Instructor Voice Follen St, Cambridge, MA

Hello.  My name is Kim and I would love to teach you how to sing!  I have a background in opera, musical theater, and sacred music, so I am familiar with a wide range of music and will gladly teach to your musical preferences.   My singing career began as a choir member and church soloist at the fresh young age of 6, and since then has progressed to encompass musical theater and opera.   I have been involved in over 25 musicals, in lead roles, as music director, and as an ensemble member.  The shows I directed included "Footloose", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", and "Kids on Broadway".  I instructed 12-60 students at a time, who ranged from ages 8-22.  Most recently, my studying and performing has been primarily in opera.  I received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Gordon College, and am currently working on a Master of Music in Opera at the Longy School of Music.  I also sing at a half dozen churches in the area.

Lessons with me are a focused time of vocal exploration and discovery. I am detail oriented and patient. I approach any given vocal issue from as many angles as is necessary for you, the student, to really understand a concept. I have a three-fold approach of building strength in your body, your breath, and your voice. As a singer, your body is your instrument, so you can expect a very holistic experience in a lesson with me! I also want you to become as confident and smart as possible as a performer, so I will also help you gain some facility in reading music. If your goal is to audition for musical events, I want to enable you to not only develop a powerful voice, but also be expressive, and have the tools to teach yourself new music. I will teach any style of music, but please note that I will not teach belting technique. My approach is classical - I will develop freedom and beauty in your voice. I am interested in teaching singers of any experience level.  I have worked with novices both young and old as well as college students pursuing music degrees.  Studying with me will be fun, organized, and produce results.  I hope to see you in the studio!

I teach classical/bel canto technique. I am willing to teach any style of music, but I will NOT teach belting technique. My areas of specialty are classical music (opera and art song), Broadway, and sacred music.

Pomfret School - general - 2000-2004 (degree received)
Gordon College - BM in Performance (voice) - 2004-2008 (degree received)
Longy School of Music - MM in Opera - currently attending (not complete)

Voice

Michael Monroe, Full-time faculty, collaborative piano, Gordon College

Mary Bulger, Adjunct faculty, voice, Gordon College

C. Thomas Brooks, Music Department Chair, Gordon College

Fr. Michael J. Roy  Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Webster, MA