Build a Healthy, Confident Voice
Voice lessons at Long Lake Music are about much more than simply learning songs. Donna helps students develop their voices in a healthy, confident, and expressive way, with attention to breath management, vocal technique, tone, and voice production. Students explore a varied repertoire that may include traditional and folk songs, musical theatre, movie music, and music in languages such as Italian, French, German, and Spanish.
Lessons also focus on the performance side of singing, including character development, song presentation, movement, gesture, and stage confidence. Students may have opportunities to sing duets and trios, participate in a vocal workshop with talented young Vancouver singers, and perform in recitals held in December and June. Students can prepare for Royal Conservatory exams, festivals, auditions, and performances, or simply enjoy singing for the love of music. Personalized recordings and current technology are incorporated into lessons to make practising at home easier and more engaging, while having Donna accompany students live on the piano helps prepare them for real performance experiences.
From Voice Lessons to the Stage
With years of experience in the music, opera, and theatre worlds, Donna has successfully prepared both youth and adult singers for theatre, musical theatre, performing arts programs, opera auditions, festivals, and other performance opportunities. Her experience as a musical director gives students valuable insight into not only how to sing well, but how to communicate a song and connect with an audience.
For students who wish to perform beyond the studio, Donna encourages and supports involvement in the wider performing arts community. Her students have enjoyed success in local and provincial festivals, Metropolitan Opera Auditions, professional theatre and musical theatre productions, and television appearances. Whether a student’s goal is to audition professionally, prepare for an exam, gain confidence performing in front of others, or simply discover the joy of singing, lessons are tailored to help each singer develop their individual voice and reach their personal goals.
Testimonials:
“We can see the improvement in her voice, but even more the difference in her confidence. She just loves to sing!” – Sharon- mother
“My favorite songs are the ones from Broadway, but I also really like the Italian ones, too.” – Emily – age 12