Telluride Choral Society is pleased to offer PRIVATE LESSONS in conjunction with our Youth Choirs Director

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
This focuses on one song that you are prepping for a competition or performance. This session will take a look at the song you are working on and cover vowel shapes, phrasing, feeling, rhythm, and any other tough spots that need to be sorted out.

Student should come prepared with music track, printed lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Student should arrive warmed up and ready to go with as much music memorized as possible. with music track, printed lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Student should arrive warmed up and ready to go with as much music memorized as possible.

Private Lessons – General Training
$80 per hour individual
$100 per hour for pairs

Ear Training:
This focuses on training your ear to better hear individual notes and notes within a larger musical context. Recommended session is 1-3 hours/week based on the needs of the student(s).

Vocal Music Reading:
In these sessions, we will learn how to sight read music, starting with understanding rhythm and pitch notation and progressing to phrasing and dynamics.

Vocal Mechanism Techniques:
These sessions will cover a variety of topics including how to use your voice with varying tonal placements in varying registers. These are meant for the intermediate students who can easily hear and accurately mimic notes and vowel shapes.

Range Expansion:
In these sessions, we will learn about the different vocal registers and how to know which register you are using. We will then develop the skills needed to expand and mix the different ranges so that you can sing more vocally challenging pieces. These are advanced sessions meant for those who already have good hearing for pitches and know how to use their basic vocal mechanisms and breathing techniques.

Competition or Performance Sessions:
$100 per hour
$120 per hour for small groups (duet harmonies, trio, and quad performances)

For Individuals:
This focuses on one song that you are prepping for a competition or performance. This session will take a look at the song you are working on and cover vowel shapes, phrasing, feeling, rhythm, and any other tough spots that need to be sorted out. Student should come prepared with music track, printed lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Student should arrive warmed up and ready to go with as much music memorized as possible.

For Duet, Trio, and Quad Groups:
This focuses on one song that you are prepping for a competition or performance. We will focus on the above PLUS harmonizing and blending techniques. Students should come prepared with music track, printed lyrics or sheet music, and a pencil. Students should arrive warmed up and ready to go with as much music memorized as possible.

How to Register:
Once you’ve determined which type of lesson you would like, please fill out the registration form here. We will then reach out to you to get you/your student scheduled with a time that fits both your schedule and the teacher’s schedule.

FAQs:
Who is the teacher?
• Our youth choirs director, Tagen Kaestner, is currently teaching all lessons to adults and kids.

Can I split my time with another student to lower the cost?
• For our general sessions, we can work in pairs for an additional $20, which you can then split the cost with your lesson-mate. For individual competition sessions, splitting time is not recommended, but accommodations can sometimes be made for younger students if needed. Please reach out to inquire if this is the right fit for you.

How many hours should I expect per session?
• The minimum session length, and the most common, is 1 hour. However, some students request an additional half hour. Please let us know if you are interested in adding time to get more done in any of your sessions.

Do I have to be in the choir to register for private voice lessons?
• You do not have to be in the choir in order to receive private lessons. We offer them to everyone in our community!

Telluride Choral Society is pleased to offer PRIVATE LESSONS in conjunction with our Youth Choirs Director

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS: This focuses on one song that you are prepping for a competition or performance. This session will take a look at the song you are working on and cover vowel shapes, phrasing, feeling, rhythm, and any other tough spots that need to be sorted out.

Private Lessons – General Training $80 per hour individual $100 per hour for pairs

Ear Training: This focuses on training your ear to better hear individual notes and notes within a larger musical context. Recommended session is 1-3 hours/week based on the needs of the student(s).

Vocal Music Reading: In these sessions, we will learn how to sight read music, starting with understanding rhythm and pitch notation and progressing to phrasing and dynamics.

Vocal Mechanism Techniques: These sessions will cover a variety of topics including how to use your voice with varying tonal placements in varying registers. These are meant for the intermediate students who can easily hear and accurately mimic notes and vowel shapes.

Competition or Performance Sessions: $100 per hour $120 per hour for small groups (duet harmonies, trio, and quad performances)

How to Register: Once you’ve determined which type of lesson you would like, please fill out the registration form here. We will then reach out to you to get you/your student scheduled with a time that fits both your schedule and the teacher’s schedule.