Teaching Philosophy I have worked with students of all ages and various levels and am willing to adapt my teaching style to meet the goals and needs of my students. While musical excellence is at the heart of my teaching philosophy, I feel it should never be at the expense of the joy of learning, creating and performing music. I long for each student to work at his or her own pace, so that they can gain confidence and thoroughly enjoy the gift of music. Voice Lessons I am committed to teaching students healthy ways to handle their voices. My mission is to help each student maximize the potential of his or her voice by learning to control the registers, colors, and placement, while growing in their ability to interpret and communicate songs. My technique focuses on deep breathing, combined with proper body alignment, and releasing muscle tension. While I teach a classical bel canto vocal technique, I belive that it can be the foundation for any style of singing - whether that is for opera, Broadway, or other styles of music. Biography I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree in vocal music and have taught students of all levels for over 18 years. I have been a guest speaker for the New York State Orange County Music Educators' Association and have led several children's, youth, and adult choirs. I am also an active opera singer and recitalist, who has performed across the U.S. as well as in Canada, Great Britain, South Korea, Hungary, and Hong Kong.  For more information, please see my detailed bio. Fall 2011 Rates The following rates are for lessons taught in my home. Voice lessons: $35 for a half an hour, $50 for forty-five minutes, $60  for an hour Beginning Piano lessons: $25 for a half an hour or  $35 for forty-five minutes Book fees: Voice students should purchase either an art song or musical theater anthology. Piano students should purchase a lesson and theory book. All students should also have a notebook to record assignments.  Suggested books Locations I prefer to teach out of my home in Riverdale (located near the Johnson Avenue shopping area and 235th Street) and am close to the  Bx10 and Bx20 bus  If you have allergies, please be advised that I have a dog. She will be kept in a separate room during your lesson. From time to time, I may consider teaching at your home, provided that you have a piano or a full-size standing keyboard and are accessible by public transportation. There is an additional $15 fee for this service. If I can combine your lesson times with others in your neighborhood on the same day, I will reduce the travel fee to $10 per home.   If you do not have a piano or key board in your home, I am also willing to meet you in Manhattan at a music studio for an additional $25 studio rental fee. Cancellation Policy Lessons must be canceled 24 hours in advance (unless there is an emergency).  Students will be charged for a full lesson if he or she fails to cancel without 24 hours notice.  Please call if you are going to be late.  I will do my best to accommodate you if I can, but I can not guarantee that you will receive a full lesson if you arrive late for your lesson time. For more information or to schedule a lesson, please send an email to: christina@christinarohm.com