Sandi Siemens Music Studio

Sandi Siemens

STUDIO MISSION STATEMENT

To provide quality instruction to students ages teens to seniors
To instill confidence
To help the student achieve their goals – be it for fun or to perform on the professional stage
To develop a student’s performing potential to the fullest
To treat students as unique individuals with individual needs

WHAT TO EXPECT IN PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS

Proper alignment for optimal performance
Breathing
Relaxation exercises
Vocal techniques that will build a healthy and beautiful voice
- breath management
- enriched resonance
- range
- accuracy of pitch
- and so on
Vocal production – released, natural and free
Repertoire appropriate for the age and stage of the student and goals of the singer
Techniques on how to sell your song regardless of level of training
To go beyond self when you sing
Audition and Performance preparation
- Warming up the instrument
- Relaxation exercises
- Presentation and performance - making the performance believable

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF STUDENTS

To arrive promptly and prepared for lessons
To dress appropriately for lessons, performances, and competitions
To do what is necessary to keep the voice and body healthy
To make payment for lessons in a timely fashion – on the first of each and every month
Those who are looking to a career in music – performance or teaching – are expected to participate in in-studio events, recitals, and other performance opportunities
To adhere to Sandi’s Music Studio Agreement

FORMER AND CURRENT STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS

Professional singers – classical, musical theatre and pop
Choral Directors
Accompanists
Music Directors for Professional and Community Theatre Companies
School Music Teachers – elementary and high school
Professors in College and University settings
Ministers and Priests
Directors of Children’s Choirs
Singers who sing in both professional level choirs and community choirs
Singers in professional and community Musical Theatre
Church Soloists
High School students involved in high school musical theatre productions
Lawyers

“I have been accompanying Sandi’s students for many years now and have been impressed by the quality of singers she produces. This, of course, is due not only to the fact that she is a very good voice teacher but also because of how well she runs her studio.”

Barry Yamanouchi,
B. Mus. M. Mus.
Accompanist
Barry’s full testimonial

“People are interested in studying and staying with Sandi because she is a person of integrity. Strong moral grounding, knowledge and unwavering honesty are sometimes hard to come by in this industry. Sandi offers heaps of all three.”

Colleen Austin, B.A., B.Ed.
Colleen’s full testimonial

“Sandi Siemens professionalism, expertise and years of teaching are lessons that you will carry for a lifetime. Sandi is an amazing teacher and mentor who continues to love her work and her students.”

Tammy Ough T. Ough,
B.His., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Teacher