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Ages 15–18 Years: Singing Lesson
Professional Development of Voice and Artistic Style 🤴🏾
Service Description
At this stage, students undertake professional-level study, refining vocal technique and developing a unique artistic identity. Instruction emphasizes smooth transitions between registers, stylistic nuance, and advanced tools like riffs, runs, and ornamentation. Lessons prepare teens for live performance, studio recording, and college auditions in contemporary music. Training is rooted in popular and commercial styles—pop, R&B, hip hop, rock, country, folk, and gospel—with jazz, classical, and musical theatre used as supplements to strengthen technique under pressure. Piano supports advanced accompaniment, arranging, and harmonic interpretation, while production training in Ableton Live Standard or Suite equips singers to record, edit, and polish professional-quality demos. All lessons are trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, with weekly assignments, session recordings, and semi-annual progress reports. Families also receive access to secure chat for ongoing support. By the end of this stage, students are equipped to step onto the stage, enter the studio, or pursue contemporary music at the college level with confidence and clarity.
Booking Policy
At Once Upon a Voice, we are committed to providing a smooth and supportive learning experience for all students and families. Our policies reflect a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors both flexibility and structure. To ensure fair access and consistent progress, each private student selects one recurring lesson time when enrolling. All other bookings will be removed unless explicitly approved. Private lessons must be scheduled during designated times for each age group. Students ages 6–7 may book for Sundays at 9:20 AM PST (11:20 AM CST, 12:20 PM EST), 12:45 PM PST (2:45 PM CST, 3:45 PM EST), or 5:15 PM PST (7:15 PM CST, 8:15 PM EST). Students ages 8–12 may book for Saturdays at 4:00 PM PST (6:00 PM CST, 7:00 PM EST), Sundays at 10:00 AM PST (12:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM EST), or Sundays at 1:25 PM PST (3:25 PM CST, 4:25 PM EST). Students ages 13–19 may book for Saturdays at 5:00 PM PST (7:00 PM CST, 8:00 PM EST), Sundays at 11:00 AM PST (1:00 PM CST, 2:00 PM EST), or Sundays at 2:20 PM PST (4:20 PM CST, 5:20 PM EST). Out-of-window bookings may be rescheduled to preserve balance across the studio. Students 18–19 or the parents of younger students may request a permanent schedule change by email at least one week in advance. If rescheduling, absences, or tardiness become excessive, we may discontinue lessons to open space for students able to engage consistently. If a student cannot attend, a personalized recorded lesson is available with at least 24 hours’ written notice. These recordings are based on each student’s plan and require preparation time, so timely notice is required. Text if the lesson is less than three days away; email if it is three or more. This applies even if the absence has been discussed elsewhere. If a student is late, their lesson will still end at the scheduled time. We remain available for the full duration in case of delays due to anxiety, executive functioning, or other barriers. If no timely notice is given and the student does not arrive, the session is considered missed and cannot be converted into a recording. We are always happy to support your child or teen’s musical growth—but consistency is key. These policies help protect student progress and allow our studio to maintain the high level of care, creativity, and customization that defines Once Upon a Voice.
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702-843-6489
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