Craig E., Voice Teacher, Westchester County
(914) 380-3116
About Me:
The most important element of good singing is building a solid vocal technique FIRST. While stylistic elements can and should be incorporated in the lesson, a singer, regardless of genre, needs to have a mastery of their instrument; this includes learning breath control, resonance, articulation, vocal agility, register blending and range development...all this while maintaining good vocal health. Creativity is another essential element for developing musicianship; consequently, emphasis in lessons is placed on learning theory / ear training.
Styles:
Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Folk
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History, Music Technology
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Major Influences:
Soloists: Kurt Elling, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Joel, Elton John, Donny Hathaway, Bjork, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blidge, Rachelle Ferrell, Jill Scott, Sting, Raul Midon, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Wonder, Aubrey McDonald, Ruthie Henshaw, Angela Brown, Diana Danrau
Vocal Groups: Vox One, New York Voices, Take 6, Chanticleer, King's Singers, Groove Society, M-Pact
To inquire about Voice lessons with Craig, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (914) 380-3116.
Craig also teaches beginning piano.
Experience:
- Taught voice lessons in Parker, Colorado for six months (2003) at a colleague's private studio. Students ranged from elementary to high school aged
- I have significant solo and ensemble performing experience from my formal musical training both at the U. of Denver and the U. of Miami (Florida) [2000 - 2007]
- I'm currently in a vocal jazz a cappella ensemble, and we're building up repertoire and planning on hitting the NYC (and eventually national) a cappella scene. [2008 - Present]
Education:
- Master of Music in Jazz Pedagogy (MM), University of Miami (Florida) [2007]
Studied With:
- Ron Miller, Larry Lapin, other U. of Miami professors. [2005 - 2007]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- IAJE National Conference (New York), International Association for Jazz Education [2006]
Recent Performances:
- Harmony Sweepstakes New York Regionals [March, 2008]
Voice lesson Gift Certificates are available in assortments of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons. We can send the Gift Certificate to you by email as a PDF file or by regular mail if you prefer.
Singing at a high amateur or professional level usually requires a great deal of regular practice, and/or instruction. Top-quality singers will have instruction and training from coaches throughout their career.