 | Private Weekly Lessons for piano / voice
for children, teens, and adults |
| Individual Vocal Coaching Sessions for
auditions, performances, and recording studio sessions |
| Student Recitals |
| Student Recordings |
| Vocal Workshops
The Piano and Vocal Lesson Studio has an upright
acoustic grand piano, a Yamaha 88-key electric piano console, vocal
microphones, and is directly connected to the main console and control
room of Slot 1 Recording
Studio.
Rates
Weekly Lessons
30-minute weekly piano or voice lesson $25/lesson. Paid monthly (first lesson of month)
with individualized "payment plan". Family discount for 2+ family members
or for one-hour piano or combination piano/voice lesson.
Student-Teacher-Parent interview - Piano only, 15 minute visit to studio to
interview with Ms. Lee before signing up for weekly lessons. No charge.
Vocal Evaluation & Introduction to Total
Singer Method
30-minute preliminary vocal lesson - $25. Includes student audition.
Student learns basic TOTAL SINGER breath/support technique and warm-up
exercises; will test vocal range, Ms. Lee will evaluate areas that need
special attention, discuss repertoire and musical goals for future weekly
lessons or coaching sessions
Vocal Coaching Session
60-minute vocal coaching session
- $50. Recommended for singer-songwriters, recording artists, students
preparing for audition or role in musical. Work on problem areas. Learn
support techniques to enhance overall singing, learn exercises specific to style
and vocal challenges (i.e. eliminating vocal strain, power/volume in high
range), pitch regulation techniques/exercises if needed.
Additional fees: Lesson
and Repertoire books, Vocal Exercise and Vocal Track practice CDs are purchased
by students as needed; Student Recital CDs and Recital fees may apply.
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About Debra Lee:
Teacher, pianist, singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist, Debra
Lee is a West Chester University graduate, and a certified Voiceworks™
Associate for the
TOTAL SINGER method.
Classically trained, she has also studied extensively with internationally known
vocal pedagogist Lisa Popeil,
based in Los Angeles, CA. A performing
singer-songwriter, Ms.
Lee also works as a background vocalist for area artists for recordings
and live performances. Ms. Lee's students and vocal clients have
included children as young as 5 to award winning recording artists. She
teaches techniques that enhance singing for all musical styles -- pop,
jazz, rock, blues, country, R&B, musical theater, choral, and classical. She
also has a working knowledge of basic vocal physiology and health.
She has taught and coached aspiring young singers, choral singers, hobbyists and
professional singers. She is effective in teaching techniques for
everything from pitch correction to optimal vocal health, relaxation and
performance techniques for both on stage and in the recording studio.
A classically trained pianist, Ms. Lee continues ongoing
piano pedagogy studies to keep current and fresh in her approach to
teaching piano. Ms. Lee's teachers have included the late Mary Theresa Soper, and currently
studies with
Marvin Blickenstaff, both recognized classical pianists, educators, and pedagogists.
She is skilled in playing classical music, musical theater, and pop-rock genres.
She performs piano-keyboard in her singer-songwriter duo.
Ms. Lee works with students
at their own pace to make their musical experience both enjoyable and
educational. She encourages creativity through songwriting, and presents
student recitals several times throughout the year. Students also have the
opportunity to record their performances for Recital CDs at Slot-1 Recording
Studio, which shares the same facility as Ms. Lee's Piano and Vocal Studio.
In addition to teaching voice and piano, Ms.
Lee facilitates songwriting workshops as a volunteer coordinator for the Eastern
Pennsylvania Chapter of
NSAI
(Nashville Songwriters Association International).
Contact
E-mail:
lessons@slot-1.com
Phone: 215-643-1313
