Mezzo-Soprano – Vocal Coach – Piano Teacher
I’m a certified vocal coach and piano teacher located in the suburbs of Seattle,
teaching private voice and piano lessons, in-person and online.
Artist Bio
Lauren studied at Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University Long Beach earning a Bachelor of Music degree in Choral-Vocal Music Education in 2014. While at CSULB, she studied voice with renowned vocal coach and author Dr. Katharine Rundus, refining her vocal instrument and knowledge of vocal pedagogy. Lauren opened her voice studio in 2011 and piano studio in 2014, and has been partnering with her students ever since to help them achieve their musical goals.
Lessons
Voice Lessons
$90 per hour ($50 half hour)
Accepting Beginner to Advanced Students
I work with one-on-one with clients to improve quality of singing, improving vocal range and resonance. Students will learn basic music theory, including note reading, and ear training.
Piano Lessons
$80 per hour ($45 half hour)
Accepting Beginner to Intermediate Students
I work with students to build piano skills and techniques through study of music theory and learning repertoire. Students will learn basic music theory, including note reading, and ear training.
In studying to be a music teacher, I learned powerful and helpful techniques to improve musical ability and physical awareness. Lessons are guided by students interests and personal learning styles.
Lea
“Lauren is not only fun and energetic, she is extremely reliable and responsible, and one of the most caring teachers I have ever known. She is courteous, compassionate, and nurturing with her students, which is such a rare thing to find. I highly recommend Lauren as a teacher.”
Alissa P.
General Questions
What music styles do you teach?
I specialize in classical and musical theater voice techniques, and have also worked with jazz, rock, and metal singers.
I teach classical piano techniques.
How do I pay for lessons?
All voice lessons ($90/hr) and piano lessons ($65/hr) can be paid for by Venmo, cash, check, or PayPal (No fee/Friends and Family.)
Do I need experience before I start lessons? (Voice/Piano)
Absolutely not! I have years of experience working with brand new and seasoned students. Lessons will be customized to each student’s needs, interests, and skill level.
How often do I need to practice? (Voice/Piano)
At least 30 minutes a day, 3-4 times per week ideally. This time should include proper warmups and exercises.
Do I need to buy textbooks? (Voice/Piano)
Yes. This will be decided by the teacher based on skill level and interest.
Do I need my own piano? (Piano)
You need to have a piano you can practice on at least three times per week, to ensure skills are progressing and information is retained between lessons. Don’t own a piano? Ask around at your local churches, schools, and community centers to use theirs. Pianos also go on sale for FREE on Facebook marketplace all the time.
My child loves to sing, how early can they start voice lessons?
For the protection and appropriate development of the adolescent voice, I do not accept classical voice students under the age of 13. If your child is keen on learning music and good singing techniques at a younger ages, we can gently explore singing pop songs and musical theater building their ear and musicality, until their voice has developed safely enough to begin more involved classical voice lessons.They can also start in my piano studio where they will also learn basic singing and note reading techniques.
I don’t know my vocal range. Can you help? (Voice)
Yes! Knowing your voice part is only a small part of understanding the vocal instrument. Initial lessons will be spent exploring your vocal range, tone quality, and resonant abilities.
I sing around my friends all the time and they like my voice. Why should I sign up for lessons? (Voice)
While many voices can sound pleasant, without proper training and breathing techniques, singers can damage their voices and cause issues that may limit vocal use in later years. Vocal training will only improve your skills!
Have questions? Want to learn more?
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Thank you for your response. ✨
Lauren Smith 