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If you want to...
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Grow as a singer
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Build targeted vocal skills while having fun
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Set goals for audition and performance success
Then Studio Academy is right for you!
Dates
June 12 - Aug 30
Scheduling
Upon enrollment, you will receive a link to book your summer lessons through my scheduling site.
Choose from the available lesson dates and times that work with your summer schedules.
Lessons may be canceled or rescheduled with 48 hours notice.
All summer lessons must be scheduled between June 12 - August 30. No rollover lessons into the fall.
Location
In person & Virtual Lesson Options
East Tosa Home Studio
"My daughter sang in a way that I have never heard before and we are so grateful for all your instruction and encouragement. Thank you!"
- Stacey, Studio Academy Parent
"Natalie is an absolute gem of a voice teacher that seamlessly combines her passion for teaching with her brilliant and uplifting coaching style to help each student achieve their unique goals! She is knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and inspiring, which has created the ideal environment for me to explore and develop my vocal and artistic skills.
- Natalie, Studio Academy Alum
"You've taught me to embrace motion and freedom in singing and how to use techniques for breathing for shifting registers, but you've also taught me how to be more kind and confident, how to encourage, and how to follow your passions and work to do them justice."
-Grace, Studio Academy Alum
Summer STYLE tracks
What do you want to focus on this summer?
Choose From the Following Five Summer Lesson Tracks:
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Fall Musical Audition
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Pop, Riff & Belt
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Classical Art Song
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You've Graduated! Now What?
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So You Want to Major in Music or Musical Theatre
Fall Musical Audition
Put in the work to nail that audition this fall
TECHNIQUE
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Six 45-minute one-on-one Voice Lessons
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Work toward developing a solid vocal technique
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Body Mapping and Alexander Technique to learn about your whole body instrument and how it can coordinate for easeful, confident and tension-free singing
PREP LIKE A PRO
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Research your fall musical, the style, the story, the characters you want to go for
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Step-by-Step process for Acting the Song with Bold Choices and Authenticity
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Weekly Video Recordings and projects from Natalie to help support and guide your practicing and keep you on track
AUDITION DAY PREP
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Polish and perform 2 contrasting 32-bar cuts from the musical or in the style
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Create a vocal warm-up routine to use on Audition Day
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Learn how to show up to an audition with ease
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S’mores & Singing Night to practice Auditioning in front of a supportive group of peers
3 Payments of $195
Pay in Full: $565
pop, riff & BelT
Bring out your inner pop-star!
TECHNIQUE
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Six 45-minute one-on-one Voice Lessons
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Work toward developing a solid vocal technique
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Body Mapping and Alexander Technique to learn about your whole body instrument and how it can coordinate for easeful, confident and tension-free singing
STYLE
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Learn skills specific to pop singing, including riffing, sliding and belting
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Watch & Listen to pop artists sing and learn to hear the above skills
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Work on ear training and vocal coordination skills
PRACTICE & PERFORM
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Learn and perform a pop song
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Create a vocal exercise routine to practice at home
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Weekly Video Recordings and projects from Natalie to help support and guide your practicing and keep you on track
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S’mores & Singing Night to share your song with a supportive group of peers
3 Payments of $195
Pay in Full: $565
Classical art song
Elevate your singing technique with music from the era of Bel Canto (Italian for "beautiful singing")
TECHNIQUE
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Six 45-minute one-on-one Voice Lessons
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Work toward developing a solid vocal technique
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Body Mapping and Alexander Technique to learn about your whole body instrument and how it can coordinate for easeful, confident and tension-free singing
STYLE
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Learn the skills specific to classical singing and specifically strengthen your head voice and "legit" style singing
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Watch & Listen to classical singing artists sing and learn to hear the above skills
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Work on ear training and vocal coordination skills specific to the classical style
PRACTICE & PERFORM
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Learn and perform a classical art song
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Create a vocal exercise routine to practice at home
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Weekly Video Recordings and projects from Natalie to help support and guide your practicing and keep you on track
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S’mores & Singing Night to share your song with a supportive group of peers
3 Payments of $195
Pay in Full: $565
You've Graduated! Now what?
Class of 2023 High School Graduates
Enjoy your summer and keep singing so that you're ready to hit the ground running on campus this fall
KEEP YOUR VOICE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE
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Six 45-minute one-on-one Voice Lessons
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Continue to develop contemporary and legit vocal technique
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Body Mapping and Alexander Technique to learn about your whole body instrument and how it can coordinate for easeful, confident and tension-free singing
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Weekly Video Recordings from Natalie to support your practice
TOOLS FOR WHEN YOU GET TO CAMPUS
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Build an audition book for potential opportunities such as musical auditions, student-led productions, a capella or choir auditions
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Practice music reading and ear training skills that you'll need for music classes
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Create a specially tailored recorded warm-up, vocal exercise and voice care routine to take with you to campus
GET A LITTLE DOSE OF STUDIO BONDING & MUSIC BEFORE YOU HEAD OFF
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S’Mores & Singing Night to sing in front of a supportive group of peers
3 Payments of $195
Pay in Full: $565
So you want to major in music or musical theatre
For Rising 11th - 12th graders
Are you considering majoring in music or musical theatre in college?
Do you want guidance in figuring out what types of programs are out there, what schools and degree would be a good match for you, and help in determining if this is indeed the right path for you?
Are you curious to learn more about what the audition process is like?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then this summer track is for you! Get your questions answered and learn how to plan and put your best foot forward amidst the competitive pressures of this journey.
It is highly advised to start college audition preparation the summer before junior year of high school. Incoming seniors: it's not too late, but we've got some serious work to do in a more condensed time frame! The first round of Pre-screen video audition submissions are generally due
in early fall of senior year.
Package Includes:
GUIDANCE AS YOU RESEARCH SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS
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One hour Informational & Strategy Session with Parents/Guardians
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Learn about the college audition process
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Explore which type of program and school is best for you
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Receive a copy of The Ultimate Musical Theater College Audition Guide by Amy Rogers Schwartzreich
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Advice from Studio Alums who have gone through the process and who are currently working on their Musical Theatre degrees or who have already graduated and are now in the "real world."
WORKING ON TECHNIQUE
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One 45-minute Repertoire Hunt session
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Six 45-minute one-on-one Voice Lessons
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Work on developing the Legit and Contemporary vocal technical skills that top programs expect
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Body Mapping and Alexander Technique to learn about your whole body instrument and how it can coordinate for easeful, confident and tension-free singing
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Step-by-Step process for Acting the Song with Bold Choices and Authenticity
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Create a warm-up routine and practice skills that will help you reach your goals
AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
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Receive a shared spreadsheet template for keeping track of researched schools, audition requirements, deadlines and scholarships
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Weekly Video Recordings and projects from Natalie to help support and guide your practicing and preparation to keep you on track
PRACTICE YOUR AUDITION
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Get tips for creating High Quality Audition Video Submissions
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At the final lesson you will do a mock video recording of your cuts in the studio to watch and assess together.
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S’Mores & Singing Night to practice your Audition cuts in front of a supportive group of peers
3 Payments of $350
Pay in Full: $995
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