Music Lessons
Private Voice Lessons
Private instruction consists of two components: Technique and Repertoire
Technique
The first half of the lesson is spent on exercises that develop power, ease and control of the vocal instrument. Julia has created a unique training program for singers that teaches breath control, how to support a healthy sound and the differences in phonation, vowel shape and runs and trills (“riffs”) for all styles of music, including Classical, Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theatre and Jazz. Julia’s exercises are based on her extensive knowledge and use of classical Bel Canto (“beautiful singing”) technique (a system of exercises that has been used to develop the singing voice since the 19th century) along with exercises she has created for modern singers to use today.
Repertoire
The second half of the lesson is devoted to working on songs. All styles of music are taught including Pop, Rock, Jazz, Musical Theater, Opera, Classical, Folk, Country, Sacred, Choral etc.. The ultimate goal with a voice student is to teach them how to sing well in every style. Students work on at least two songs of their choice at a time; both are used to practice genre-based technique.
Each voice is completely unique, based on the person’s physicality and preferred style. Because of this, one person may like to sing the Blues more than they like to sing Classical music; but, the point of vocal technique is for the student’s voice to be free, no matter what they are singing.
Young children
Children aged 4-5 will find fun piano and music theory lessons based on piano technique, original musical games, and the Music Theory Book that Julia wrote for kids 4+ (Music Theory Grade 1).
First Year
First-year piano students learn from John Thompson’s book, Teaching Little Fingers to Play or an Adult beginning piano book, depending on the age of the student. Through this book, they learn where to put their hands on the keys, basic theory (how to read music), key signatures, time signatures, clefs, note values, and simple songs that they learn to sing and play.
Second Year
Second-year piano students continue to practice the basics. They also learn scales, how to write their own music and start playing simple, hands-together pieces.
Adult Students
Adults who want to study beginning piano will follow the same course as mentioned above, but at a slightly accelerated pace.
Private Acting Lessons / Monologue Coaching
Julia Amisano teaches audition technique for actors and singers as well as monologue coaching for theater, film and TV. When requested, audition technique is incorporated into monologue coaching. scenes, etc.) is chosen and thoroughly worked through and staged. Julia has a Master’s degree in Classical Theater (Shakespeare to Chekhov), and specializes in Classical and Contemporary monologues.
Acting lessons consist of three parts:
• The first part of the lesson is spent warming up the body and doing acting exercises (improvisation and sense-and-memory);
• The second part is spent working on interpretation of the material with the student;
• The third part is spent specifically on getting pieces up on their feet (the student is acting, Ms. Amisano is directing).
Audition Technique
The actor’s headshot and resume is reviewed and critiqued so they are presenting themselves at their best. Exercises for relaxation, focus and posture are given so the actor enters an audition with the utmost confidence. Appropriate audition material (monologues, scenes, etc.) is chosen and thoroughly worked through and staged.
Your First Lesson
First Lessons for voice and acting can be 5-10 minutes longer, there is no extra fee for this. This extra time allows for the choosing of material to work on (in Voice, it’s choosing songs and in Acting, it’s choosing monologues). ALL first lessons require a payment 4-5 days in advance to confirm appointment time. After you have spoken with someone at Grace Music Studio NY, you will receive information on how to pay for the first lesson. Grace Music Studio NY accepts Zelle, Venmo and Paypal payments for first lessons. After the first lesson, students are welcome to use any of these methods.
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