Private lessons · Downers Grove, IL

Voice lessons in Downers Grove.

Breath, range and confidence, with songs picked for the singer in front of us. Private weekly singing lessons for kids, teens and adults.

  • Kids, teens & adults
  • Beginners welcome
  • Pop, rock & more
  • 30, 45 or 60 min
Sign up for lessons Text (630) 541-5022
A young singer in a yellow jacket at the microphone with her band

Who voice lessons are for

  • Kids who sing all day. Lessons give that energy some direction and teach healthy habits early. If a child can focus for thirty minutes, they're ready to start.
  • Teens preparing for a school musical, choir, an audition, or the band they're starting with friends.
  • Adults who want to sing with more confidence, whether that's on stage, in a church or community choir, or just in the car. See lessons for adults.
  • Singers who play. Guitarists and piano players who want to sing while they play.

What you'll work on

  • Breath. Support and control, so long phrases and loud notes stop feeling like a struggle.
  • Pitch. Hearing the note and landing on it. Pitch improves with practice. Very few people are truly "tone deaf."
  • Range. Strengthening the notes you have and carefully extending them, without strain.
  • Tone and style. Finding your own sound for the music you like, whether that's rock, pop, musical theater or something else.
  • Healthy habits. Warming up, not pushing through a sore throat, and how to take care of your voice.
  • Confidence. Singing in front of another person is a skill. A weekly lesson is a safe place to practice it.

What a first month looks like

Setlist · a first month of voice

  1. 1
    Meet and listen

    A few easy exercises to hear where your voice sits, and a song you already like.

  2. 2
    Breath and warm-ups

    A short warm-up routine you can do at home, and breathing that supports the sound.

  3. 3
    Pitch work

    Matching notes and simple scales. Starting to hear the difference yourself.

  4. 4
    Sing it through

    Your song with what you've learned, and a plan for month two.

  5. Encore
    Front a band

    Singers ages 7 to 18 can join the rock band program.

Practice at home

  • Warm up first, every time. Five minutes of the exercises from your lesson before you sing anything.
  • Record yourself. Your phone is the best practice tool you own. You hear yourself differently on a recording.
  • Short sessions. Fifteen to twenty minutes is plenty for a beginner. Voices tire, and that's fine.
  • Stop if it hurts. Singing shouldn't hurt. If it does, rest and tell your teacher.

For more on building a routine, read how much a beginner should practice.

Voice and the rock band program

Singing with a band is different from singing along with a recording: you have to hear yourself over drums and guitars and stay in time with real people. Singers ages 7 to 18 can join our rock band program alongside private lessons, which is a great way to put lesson work to use.

How to get started

  1. Sign up online. Tell us who's playing and what they want to learn. It takes a couple of minutes.
  2. Pick a weekly time. It becomes your spot every week with the same teacher. If nothing fits, tell us when you're free.
  3. Save a card to lock it in. Lessons bill monthly after that, so there are no checks or reminders.

Rather talk to a person first? Text or call (630) 541-5022.

FAQ

Voice lesson questions

What age can my child start voice lessons?

If a child can focus for thirty minutes, they can start. Lessons for younger singers focus on pitch, breath and healthy habits, with songs picked for them.

I can't sing at all. Can lessons help?

Usually, yes. Pitch and control improve with practice, and very few people are truly tone deaf. Lessons are one on one, so you start where you are.

What styles do you teach?

Lessons are built around the singer, so the songs are picked for you. Rock and pop are common, and teachers work with other styles too.

How long are voice lessons and how do I pay?

Lessons are weekly, in the same slot each week, and run 30, 45 or 60 minutes. They're billed monthly in advance.

What if we miss a lesson?

Give 24 hours notice and we'll schedule a makeup lesson within 30 days.

Other lessons

GuitarElectric and acoustic, kids and adults. BassGroove, timing and the fastest way into a band. DrumsRudiments and real songs from week one. Piano & keysClassical foundations or pop and rock keys. UkuleleA great first instrument for small hands.

Ready when you are.

Sign up online in a couple of minutes, or text us and we'll help you pick a time.

Sign up for lessons Text (630) 541-5022