Environa, New South Wales2 singing teachers near you

To become a singing teacher, you need to take music courses. This allows you to master the various vocal techniques. At university, the Bachelor's degree in musicology and the Bachelor's degree in arts and music allow you to expand your musical culture and acquire theoretical skills on the history of music. There are many private music schools that offer professional training in contemporary music, such as the Centre de formation de l'enseignant de la danse et de la musique (CEFEDEM). They allow you to take a competitive examination to become a certified teacher (CA). It is not necessary to have a diploma to become a singing teacher in a national conservatory, a public music school or an academy, you only need to have professional experience in singing. However, having the Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM), the State Diploma of Artistic Teaching Assistant or the National Diploma of Professional Orientation in Dramatic Art (DNOP) gives you a better chance of getting a job as a music teacher. There is also the CAPES degree with a music option and the MEEF Master's degree (teaching, education and training). It is also possible to become a singing teacher if the person is a former singer or a singing professional. In addition to a passion for music, a singing teacher must have the ability to listen, rigour and discipline to be a good teacher. Mastery of an instrument (especially the piano and the violin) and of different repertoires and musical genres can help him/her to transmit the art of singing to his/her pupils. They must also be pedagogical, good listeners, understanding, patient and helpful. They know how to adapt to all styles of music. The ability to lead and the didactic and pedagogical knowledge are also essential in this profession.

The singing teacher can give singing lessons to adults and children. Based on each student's current skills, he or she teaches them the different singing, expressive and interpretive techniques as well as the musical reading they need to know. Whether they are amateurs or professionals, they can help them to sing well. They can also offer individual or group lessons. Based on a classical musical repertoire, the singing teacher can help the student to find his or her voice (timbre, tone, register, vocal power, vocal cords, etc.) through various exercises and to interpret a musical repertoire adapted to his or her musical styles, level and voice. His classes focus on breathing work, sound games, articulation relaxation and balance exercises. During each session, he plans a lesson of individual and group singing, teaches breathing and vocal warm-up exercises as well as vocal techniques with lots of repetition. He then teaches improvisation, melody and harmony and monitors the progress of each student. Afterwards, he helps the students to prepare for auditions or exams and organises performances and singing in the recording studio. He is also able to programme gospel, choral and opera singing sessions. A singing teacher can currently organise lessons at home, in a singing workshop or online. In addition, he or she is able to suggest personalized accompaniments according to the needs of each student.

A singing teacher is essential for learning or improving vocal techniques. He or she combines know-how and experience to learn how to sing in a fun and effective way. He can coach beginners, advanced singers, actors and more. He is able to adapt his learning techniques (breathing, vocal expression, voice placement, improvisation, reading of scores, etc.) according to the objectives and voice of each student (soprano, tenor, etc.). He masters different methods in order to guide his students and can adopt a modern and singular approach in order to evaluate them technically and artistically and to optimise their vocal interpretation. Jazz singing, contemporary singing (rock, rap, pop, blues, reggae...) and traditional singing are no longer new to him. In addition, he can organise performances that allow students to experience new things on stage. The singing teacher can help the student to develop a good voice and self-confidence to be able to sing in front of an audience. They can help students to develop an artistic intelligence that will allow them to be autonomous in their practice, to have their own creativity and to become a true artist (composer, singer, choir director, chorister...).

Music and singing lessons are necessary to organise a musical theatre performance. It helps students to make rapid progress. He will identify the problem and then give the right advice. He is also available to answer various questions while demonstrating singing technique to avoid singing out of tune and developing the musicality of his students. It is also advisable to call on a singing teacher to prepare for a singing exam in a singing school, an audition or a singing competition (Star Academy, the Voice, musicals...). He/she is able to collaborate with other professionals (musician, pianist, music teacher, professional singers...).

Singing teachers are usually found in conservatories and public music schools. It is not always easy to find a vocal coach or singing teacher in Environa. The easiest way is to visit the StarOfService website, select the right singing teacher and follow the steps.

On average, the price of a singing lesson is €31 per hour. This varies according to the level of the student and the experience of the singing teacher. Most teachers offer rates per session. For a 30-minute vocal coaching session, the price is between €25 and €30, and for 50-minute singing lessons, the price is up to €40. The price of a singing course also depends on the geographical location. For example, prices for singing lessons in Paris range from €15 to €60 per hour, in Marseille the average price is €24 per hour.

The most important thing is to find a singing teacher who loves to sing and who is able to share his or her passion. To choose the right teacher, you first need to know whether he or she specialises in musical theatre, classical singing or opera. You also need to know their reputation. Ideally, you should hire a singing teacher who has experience in at least two of these specialties. Secondly, it is important to know whether the teacher is demanding, very polite or disciplined. This will give you an idea of the teacher's learning style. Opt for a teacher who transmits good humour in music. Before starting vocal training, you should consider the fees. Paying a lot of money does not always mean that the teacher is a good professional. The price should not be outside the normal range. However, singing teachers suggest trial lessons.

What is your specialty? What musical training and certification do you have to become a singing teacher? How many years have you been teaching singing? How can you help your students to develop quickly and to be able to sing? What methods do you use to help your student become a singer? What are the different rates you can offer?