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Typical costs: |
- Voice lessons usually cost from $10-$35 for a half-hour lesson in most areas. However, professional-level instructors may charge as much as $100-$200 or more an hour, depending on their expertise and reputation. Typically beginners start with half-hour sessions, although they can be 45 minutes or an hour, depending on the teacher's preference. Some teachers or music schools provide a free initial consultation to determine your current singing range and potential; others may charge $10-$40 or more for this service. Generally, lessons are paid for in advance, at the first of every month.
- ExpertVillage.com provides a library of free online voice videos[1] .
Related articles: Piano Lessons, Guitar Lessons
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What should be included: |
- Lessons are usually held once a week, although advanced students may work with their teacher three times or more each week. A teacher is often primarily a voice technique teacher, who teaches you how to sing, or mainly a voice coach, who shows you what to sing to take best advantage of your voice.
- A typical lesson will include warm-up exercises, feedback on your singing style and skills, technical practice and singing song selections of your choice. Many teachers will play piano as you perform or at least pick out the notes for you on a piano. Generally, the goals are to help you develop tone, pitch, breath control, intonation, emphasis, volume, posture, relaxation and voice quality. TheLiveHouse.com.au outlines what happens during singing lessons.
- It's extremely important to find a good voice teacher and to ask about an instructor's training and background, because poor instruction or incorrect practice can actually ruin your voice. Singing should never hurt.
Additional costs: |
- Expect to spend $50-$150 or more each year on music books and sheet music.
- Participating in recitals, competitions or other performances may include fees of $2-$25 for informal activities and $30-$200 or more for larger or more prestigious events.
Discounts: |
- College and university students may offer lessons at a low or reduced rate; check with your local campus.
Shopping for singing lessons: |
- The Music Teachers National Association[2] provides a brochure about choosing a teacher for your child, plus a link to search for certified music teachers in your area.
- Ask for recommendations from local music stores, or your local school or church choir director. Search for teachers at the National Association of Teachers of Singing and The Music Teachers List[3] .
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Tenor in Boston, MA. | Posted: November 23rd, 2021 11:11PM |
| Duration of Lesson: 1hr |
You get what you pay for. Find a teaching artist with the best ears, finest reputation, and recital opportunities. |
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| Posted by: Marsha Eubank in Garland, TX. | Posted: December 19th, 2019 08:12PM |
| Duration of Lesson: None |
I've never had voice lessons. I feel that I sing off-key and am wondering if I can be taught to sing on key. I'm not looking for professional singing. I would just like to sound good in church and when I sing-along with people |
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| Amount: $1.00 per lesson |
| Posted by: khayla in houston, TX. | Posted: May 22nd, 2017 07:05AM |
| Duration of Lesson: R&B |
I wolud love to know how to sing i do know how to sing i just won a teacher |
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| Posted by: Martin H. in Madison, AL. | Posted: January 21st, 2016 08:01AM |
| Duration of Lesson: 45 minutes |
I have had formal voice lessons during my teenage years. I took choir in college and have had 30+ years of singing and teaching experience. I am the Music Director at my church, directing congregational singing and choir, and I also teach elementary music class once a week in our Christian school. I have only been vocally trained; therefore, I have to hire a pianist to play for the voice lessons I give, so that comes out of what I charge. I have had several students in the last few years ranging in age from 12 to 32. I try to keep voice lesson costs as low as possible, and I am also willing to work with the person a little, depending on each situation. |
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| Posted by: DS2014 in San Francisco, CA. | Posted: November 8th, 2014 02:11AM |
| Duration of Lesson: hour |
I love holiday music and am taking a group holiday a capella class. It's a group of about half a dozen people, meeting 6 times (plus 1 make-up lesson and at least 3 performances). It's 200 for the class, so about $33 a lesson. |
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| Posted by: dano in Tucson, AZ. | Posted: May 30th, 2010 02:05PM |
| Duration of Lesson: 1 hour |
The last time i took lessons i paid $100 for my instructor and my pianist through the University of AZ. But i writing in regards to this article on the cost of voice lessons. **I would suggest the new Voice teacher to 'remember' what where a students usual remarks to each question asked during a student 'free Voice Consultation". It will 'cater' to what the student wants and desires out of taking Voice from you. |
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| Posted by: new to singing in Menlo Park, CA. | Posted: November 12th, 2008 01:11PM |
| Duration of Lesson: 45 minutes |
I'd been thinking about voice lessons for years, and finally started about a year ago. My wife found an instructor through the NATS website (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and I definitely recommend finding an instructor who has some kind of real, formal training, and who also has background in the style of music you're interested in (most formally trained teachers seem to have a background in classical, chorale, and musical theatre, though some also cover pop, jazz, rock and even country). I started out with 30 minute lessons each week for $35 each, and eventually moved to 45 minute lessons at $50 each. Each class covers warm ups and vocal exercises for about 10-15 minutes, then reviewing the current songs with feedback, and occasionally generally discussing technique and style. The instructor also provides sheet music, mp3 recordings of the lessons, and mp3s of the accompaniments. |
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External Resources: |
- www.ehow.com/videos-on_3196_learn-sing-better_-voice-lessons.html
- www.mtna.org/
- betterfly.com/category/music
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