Singing lessons
interpretation, expression and stylistics, rhythm and movement, singing with a microphone, singing with several voices, stage presence. 

What is functional voice training
It is important to lead the voice to the tasks, that the correct singing and speaking provide. Often the quality-consciousness of the non-professional about the skills of his voice lies far behind his actual possibilities. This concludes in the clear demand to prepare the voice technically for the difficulties of the correct singing. This is the task of the voice-training. 

What are singing lessons
artistic phrasings, sonorous radiant vocalization, that one learns through voice-training, are easy now to act out in expression and interpretation in the actual singing. To lead the student/ singer to find his unique personal artistic espression with the adapted tools is the taks of the singing lesson. 

Functional voice training or singing lessons?
in the ideal case, have both. Start in any case with functional voice-training and add in the beginning stages singing lessons, on occasion. Normally a good teacher will not, or minimally only, work directly on songs with you, during the first month. Do not get impatient, however. The effort of the voice-training is worthwile. 

Which prerequisite I should bring?
musicality, capacity for intonation , sense of rhythm and takt as well as fun with it singing and playing musik. You should not be too shy and have at least a certain sovereignity about,  as well as a basic confidence in yourself.  The voice is, so to speak, the mirror of the soul,  so that the occupation with the voice and speech can be reflection on the spirit and therefore have an effect on the personality. In the ideal case that is what comes out! You should have a good sense of imagination. 

In addition, you for shure need time for regular practise. The lessons serve you as a direction, the actual work and the training of the voice, as well as the frequent practise,  you must take care of at home. 

classical, pop, soul, jazz or rock – which style is taught?
for the education of both the speaking- and the singing-voice, there are no style-bound differences. 
The technique of a healthy and strongly expressive voice is not dependent on a stylistic variations. 
For the professional it is clear that every voice works according to the same technical and artistic principles. Differences in the way of the presentation can always be through personal and intended differentiation rhrough the singer himself, who channelsthe style of his singing into a certain direction, after years of  practise. 
Differences at the education of the singer voice can not be derived from that, only the type of presentatio differs in the various genres. 
It requires some experience to have a necessary understanding for this fact, and this is often difficult to transmitt to a beginning student. 
it might be mentioned here, as a good example, that the welsh singer Tom Jones has a rather classical voice, and that he fills his audience with enthusiasm with the fiery sounds of his own pop and soul since decades.( There are for example very intersting musical CD´s of Tom Jones where he sings clssical music). The power and the gleam of this voice are the result of a good vocal technic. Execellent voices like those of Destiny Child or Mariah Carrey work with the same “mechanics”, as different as they might seem to sound, they are based on the same singing and technical skills anyway. 

How often one should go to the singing-lessons? 
if a sufficient talent was stated in a previous voice trial it is recommended  to come approximately once a week to the lesson of one hour. Less than 3 hours per month are not recommended, and  they require intense practise at home. 

How long should one have lessons (or why  should  I commit myself for one for some longer time?) 
When singing one is exposed. The emotional state of a good singer is layed out in front of his audience. This exposure of of the emotions your teacher is asking of you already during your studies of your repertoir. For this one needs to build up a relationship of trust with the teacher, that does not come over night. Through the successful training of the skills during the month of the voice-training, there should now have grow the certainty, that the training and all instructiond  have so far always lead to the desired result. And that it is now naturally to give expression to ideas and feelings without being ashamed while performing. This basic trust in the teacher does not grow over night. It takes a certain time to realize that the demand for a credible interpretation are not random, and it requires some courage, to expose yourself in front of the teacher, and then also in front of the audience. 

How often one should practise? 
The principle is: Often, but short in time! 
Practise preferably a few times a week, frequently but shortly. Do not tax your voice too much, specially in the beginning. The frequent( but gentle) practising produces a kind of shaping up, a “new configuration” of your voice-apparatus, which is often not in its natural function, due to wrong use of the speaking voice. 

Of what use are the lessons to me personally
Through the singing there are certain changes, both consciously and  unconsciouly, that come about for the voice and the inner attitude of the singer. In the best case, the singer remembers again the mental aspects of his personality, and he learns, to give his feelings a musical-artistic expression that he can convince his audience with. Certainly also other parts of his life will profit. 

How long does the education take? 
This question con not be answered generally. Depending on the ability-which previous capacities and how capable to apply the teachings you bring with you-the aquiring of solid knowledge and skills takes about 2-3 years.( Provided talent and willingness for regular practise). That is the time frame you absolutely must take into account. But even after that, as a skilled singer, you will keep on learning. You can compare this to learning to play an instrument, like piano or guitar. 

What do I need to for the lessons? 
As the lesson is being recorded (on tape), as to be able to deepen the exercises at home, it is recommended to bring a walkman or a minidiscplayer to the lesson. Meanwhile you can get those relatively cheaply in every audioshop, or “second-hand”.Anyway, there is always a walkman available here, in case somebody does not have one yet himself. 

What costs must I calculate with? 
to receive a detailed information, we recommend a thorough conversation, in conjunction with a free voice-testing with us.