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Vocal Study at Lawson Academy

Private Lessons

  • Ages 6 and up, adults welcome
  • Costs range from $22 to $32 per 30-minute lesson; longer lessons are also available
  • Register by 16-week semester (some offerings vary or offer flexible semesters and prorating)
  • Lesson days and times vary by instructor
  • Faculty offer a wide variety of styles including classical, musical theatre, and sacred
  • Individualized coaching in vocal technique
  • Some teachers participate in NATS, STAR Celebration, and other competitions and activities
  • Satellite instruction available in Districts 6 and 7. Contact your school for more information.

Instructors

*Ask about discounted rates with student teachers

  • Wendi Arms
  • Anne Denbow
  • Lisa Louw
  • Valerie MacPhail
  • Anna Neely
  • Cathy Siarris
  • James Siarris
  • Katherine Trask

Group Voice Classes

  • $200 for fourteen 45-minute classes
  • Learn a variety of age-appropriate vocal music
  • Practice with both solos and ensembles
  • Perform for peers in a nurturing environment
  • At least one recital performance per semester

Schedule

Children’s Voice Class (ages 4-10)- Tuesdays 4-4:45 pm

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Teen Voice Class (ages 11-15) – Mondays 4-4:45pm

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Instructor: Janae O’Shields

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864.596.9022

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