• You may pay in cash or use Zelle for 4 lessons at a time.
• You may ask for a receipt.

• Music costs or scripts are above and beyond the fee for lessons.
• If you are a music student, you will need to purchase your music and sight-singing materials on-line or from stores in the area.
• Special note: I may wait a few lessons before recommending music to a new student until I am sure of the vocal range and needs of that student.

• If a student is ill, I need to be notified as soon as possible, so that a lesson change can be made.
• If a student has a general conflict, I need to know at least 24 hours in advance so a lesson change can be made.
• Failure to notify me prior to the lesson missed after the first time, will result in a charged lesson, except in the case of an emergency.
• All lessons missed to due to scheduling conflicts or illness may be made up at a mutually agreeable time within 2 weeks.

Often parents wish to observe lessons.

• This is fine as long as the student is comfortable with this arrangement.
  • Remember, each student needs to feel relaxed and focused in lessons.

Often family members or friends wish to sit and wait during lessons.

• This is fine as long as the student is comfortable with this arrangement and the visitors are quiet.

I expect all students to:

• listen to your recording of each lesson.
• follow-up on all assignments.
• notice, without judgment, the sounds of the voice and feelings of the body when practicing.
• ask questions and speak concerns.
• be willing to explore new sensations and ideas.
• trust the process of learning to help you achieve your goals.

Studying voice helps you to:

• understand, feel, hear, and change habits that interfere with efficient phonation, free and rich resonance, and expanded vocal range.
• gain an understanding of YOUR voice and what it can and cannot do.
• gain a dependable and expressive personal voice that will do as you wish.
• become more confident and consistent with your skills.
• apply new vocal technique to new settings and opportunities.
• experience the joy of music making, or acting, or speaking for yourself and others.
• trust and respect your body/mind, and be optimistic about your future potential.