Introduction

Welcome to FISCHER VOICE STUDIO.

My name is Amanda Fischer. I am a private voice teacher, offering voice lessons in my home in Jefferson, Maryland. I hold a Master of Music degree in Voice Performance and have extensive performance experience on the opera, musical theatre, and concert stages, as well as in solo recital and choirs.

I accept students ages 12 to adult, from beginner to advanced, and teach various styles, including classical, Broadway, jazz, and more. For more information, e-mail me.

Happy singing!

Teacher's Statement

My approach to vocal training is based on learning to sing with a healthy, natural voice. This is achieved through cognitive and physical awareness, and is based on a solid foundation of musical knowledge and vocal technique.

I strive to lead my students toward their own personal goals, to help them find the pleasure of being creative and artistic through singing, and to share in the joy of learning and bettering ourselves.

Objectives include:

• Learning correct breath management and posture, as well as how the voice works
• Developing tone, pitch, intonation and general voice quality
• Improving vocal range, agility and stamina
• Locating and releasing tension and bad singing habits
• Cultivating a healthy physical, emotional and technical capacity for a lifetime of happy, healthy singing

Each voice lesson is tailored to the student’s own goals, musical development and technical progress. We will use exercises to warm up the voice and mind, as well as vocalises and games to increase awareness. Time will be spent on song selections of the student’s choice and will include practical, interactive, supportive coaching to improve performance skills and assist the student's development as a singer.

Studio Policies

Scheduling and Rates

Lessons are available in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute time slots and can be scheduled weekly at established times in the evenings. Weekend lessons may also be scheduled when necessary.

Cancellations and Missed Lessons

If you need to cancel a lesson, you must notify me at least two hours before your scheduled lesson time.

If no notice (or late notice) is given, you may be charged the full rate for the missed lesson. If payment for the missed lesson is not made, additional lessons will not be scheduled until payment is received. This may also result in you losing your time slot. Personal and family emergencies are, of course, the exception.

Suggestions

Be prepared. I suggest you arrive at your lessons knowing your assigned music. This doesn’t mean is has to be perfect, but using your lesson time to have me teach you all of the notes is a waste of your time and money. Also, be sure to bring the following to each lesson:
(1) Any music you would like to study. I also have a selection of music to choose from and am happy to make suggestions.
(2) A notebook and pencil to keep track of your assignments. A three-ring binder is suggested as a convenient way to organize your music and handouts.

Practice daily. Recommended daily practice time is a minimum of 20 minutes, but no more than 90 minutes. This does not include time spent on musical preparation (diction, translation, etc.).

Memorize. The sooner you memorize your music, the better. It is much easier for you to concentrate on improving your technique if you aren’t worried about notes and words.

Dress comfortably. You should be able to breathe and move easily in your attire.

Arrive on time. Please be prompt.

Enjoy yourself! Singing is fun and lessons should be enjoyable...for both of us!