Private Music Lessons in Walnut Creek, CA

Hi, I'm Melinda, and I offer in-person lessons in San Francisco and online lessons to singers around the world of all levels. I have over 15 years of experience as a professional singer and voice teacher. I'm classically trained, and I can sing everything from opera, to R&B, to musical theater and pop! I have my Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I specialize in a time-tested technique that I pass on to my students to ensure healthy singing for everyone. I speak Spanish and French, and sing in over 10 languages. With my encouraging and student-centered approach, I teach all styles. I can personalize our lesson time together by adding other components, such as audition preparation, sight-singing, music history, and performance readiness. My students have been admitted to prestigious college vocal programs and have also been cast in leading roles on stages across the nation. Besides teaching my voice studio, I'm also a music professor and professional singer! I really enjoy teaching people to sing and I like to make the process fun for my students! My performance experience allows me to teach a wide range of repertoire, while giving students a background in classical technique. Your interests and goals are important to me. Send me a message today so we can start singing!

Music is my life! I love all styles of music and firmly believe EVERYONE CAN SING! I will do all I can to encourage and support aspiring singers and assist those who just need some polishing, as well. I am patient, and I believe in you. I also work with speakers, teachers, actors and voice actors! I am located in southern California and I’m happy to offer in person and online sessions.

I am an opera tenor and actor with international performing experience including the World Tour of Phantom of The Opera and 300 stage roles, offering voice lessons for all musical styles, especially for classical and musical theater. First lesson is a free introduction lasting at least a half hour. Then $60 per online lesson lasting at least 60 minutes. Please add comments on your favorite music and singers when you apply. I teach online and in South San Francisco, CA. SEE REVIEW BY DEL LAZARO BELOW As a professional vocalist, I highly recommend Ross Halper for voice instruction. With my band Legaci, I have toured as a backup singer for Justin Bieber, and more recently, I wowed the judges on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT 2014, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. Ross is an amazing instructor who has helped me improve my voice tremendously. He is a classically trained tenor who's sung around the world. Ross applies classical voice techniques that work toward improving your voice for any style, whether it's classical, musical theater, or pop. He has many vocal tools to improve all aspects of your voice, and will work with to push you beyond your limits. (And he doesn't watch the clock!) When I first started with Ross, my higher range was limited, and my voice felt weak and unsupported. Studying with him for several years, I've learned techniques that have made my voice stronger and more resonant. In addition, he's helped sing in my tenor range with more confidence. I'm now singing the higher notes that I never thought would be possible. If you are looking to make some real vocal progress with a passionate and knowledgeable vocal instructor, then begin studying with Ross Halper." Sincerely, Del Lazaro

The Clifford Lamb approach is innovative and effective. Beginners learn to function and understand music from the standpoint of accuracy and dynamics as they develop an understanding of classical, jazz and pop from an harmonic and melodic perspective. Students gradually learn to read, play and improvise their favorite Jazz, Pop and Blues tunes and/or learn classical music with a harmonic perspective as their theoretical knowledge deepens. Classes range from very beginner to Bachelor Degree level instruction in Classical, Jazz and Pop Piano performance, Composition and Arranging. For the first lesson, the student will receive a comprehensive evaluation of their musicianship, followed by an extensive recommended lesson plan. Clifford Lamb is an internationally renowned Pianist with extensive record discography as a Jazz Composer-Pianist and recording artist. His supporting cast features some of greatest players in jazz history, including Buster Williams, Cindy Santana Blackman, Nicholas Payton, and Grammy award winning Producer Jeffrey Weber.