Voice Teacher / Performance Coach

Vocal Technique Crash Course
The purpose of this class is to help you learn to understand the voice you already have. It is a quick and simple method designed to help you learn to get the most out of your singing voice while keeping it healthy. Christy will teach you a variety of useful vocal skills. You'll learn to develop your range and sing both higher and lower notes. You'll explore the ear and the mind-body connection using techniques designed to develop muscle memory and make it easier to sing the notes you can hear in your head. Most importantly, Christy will teach you to love the sound of your own voice. This class is a must for vocal students of any level. (8 weeks)

Harmony Singing
This class uses simple songs to teach you the basics of hearing and singing harmonies. You will learn a wide range of styles, but the class focuses on mastering the harmonic principles common to all styles of music, including both spontaneous harmonies and working with pre-arranged parts. This class is open to any student who can hold a melody. Students are encouraged to take this class multiple times to work up to the more challenging parts and harmonies. (8 weeks)

Captivating Your Audience
Come learn how to have fun on stage and get your audience to "come along for the ride." In this class you'll take an id-depth look at the music you are performing and learn to let the stlye of the music emerge. Blues should sound bluesy, country should sound country etc. You'll learn to develop your own style within the framework of the music, and gain vital on-stage survival skills such as what to say between songs and how to recover from live performance gaffs. Class includes a performance for family and friends and a recap discussion the week afterward. (10 weeks)