Rachel's Music Lessons (Orchestral, Song Writing, Vocal)

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 5 boroughs of New York, N Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I am classically trained in Opera and have extensive performing and touring experience as a pop/rock musician. You might have seen me on American Idol Season 10 as a finalist. After suffering from a vocal injury in 2008 and making a full recovery, I gained a thorough knowledge of rehabilitative exercises and techniques to help singers sing healthier and more efficiently. I know both classical and contemporary repertoire, am an expert in pedagogy, and have expert performance practice advice that comes from real world experience. As a songwriter, I have been writing pop sings since I was 4 years old. After getting a degree in classical music, I gained a classical understanding of harmony and form. Not only do I get pop music because its what I grew up with, but I understand chord progressions, song form, arrangements, and what makes a good lyric. I have experience co-writing with artists from NYC to LA to Nashville. I know how to make a good song great, and know how to help you put that great song on paper. Formal Education: Advanced Regents High School Diploma with Music Endorsement, LaGuardia High School (the "Fame" School). Bachelor of Music, Classical Voice performance, Queens College. Certificate of Classical composition, Florence University of the Arts. Master of Music, Baroque Voice, McGill University (incomplete). Performing Experience: Singer/Songwriter performing locally in NYC from the age of 12. Opera and Early music performances from 2004-2010 American Idol, 2010-2011 International Tours, "Idols on America, Far From Idol," 2011-2013 Experience Teaching: Musicianship and Songwriting tutoring: 2004-2013 Private Voice and Piano instruction, in homes: 2005-2006 Vocal Coaching: 2009-2014 Private Voice instruction via web: 2013-2014