FAQs
How do I get started?
Please start by filling out our contact form. Once we receive your form we will reach out to see what day and time works best for your schedule. If you have any questions please contact us at (818) 824-8331 or contact@vocalsonstage.com
What ages and levels do you work with?
Vocals-on-Stage is designed for all levels and all ages, from beginner to professional.
Sometimes students want to take lessons with the goal to sing karaoke, other times they are already professional singers who sing in a band or in a choir, are touring musicians, or want to prepare for an audition. We are here to help all students achieve their goals.
Do you work with beginners?
Absolutely, everybody starts at a certain point and we are happy to accompany you on your way to becoming the best singer you can possibly be. We enjoy working with students who are just starting out and helping them to reach their goals step by step, one lesson at a time. We will work on your goals and your preferred style of music and are here to help you reach your goals and guide you to do that in a healthy way.
How does payment work?
Tuition is billed automatically on the same day of every month to the card we have saved on file. This will secure your time on your teacher’s schedule. Monthly tuition generally covers 4 lessons a month and the tuition rate is the same regardless of the number of weeks in a month. Some holiday months will have 3 weeks of lessons and some will have 5 weeks.
Tuition is not adjusted for missed or canceled lessons.
We have a yearly registration fee of $50.
Teachers never handle payment or scheduling. This is always handled by the studio.
What styles do you teach?
We teach many different styles, mostly modern music including Pop, Rock, R´n´B, Soul, Jazz, Musical Theater, Country, Folk, Blues and Electronic/Dance.
What is Mix singing?
You have probably heard the terms “Belting”, “Full Voice”, “Bel Canto” or “Mix. Well while Belting does not quite fit in this category the other ones are very much alike. I like to use the word “Mix” for describing a seamless sound from your low register to your high register. Singing in Mix voice gives a singer the capability to perform with a smooth, strong, balanced, and continuous sound, from the bottom to the top of their vocal register, typically with a range that extends far beyond where they began. Singers who mix can easily transition through the bridges in their voice without strain, blending registers effortlessly. They are able to focus on performing a song, whatever their musical style because their voices are strong, flexible, and reliable.
Is Mix the same thing as Belting?
Belting is a vocal technique in which the chest voice is extended above its natural range with an increased volume. Even as a soprano you can belt just so high before your voice flips into a head register, sometimes even into a falsetto sound, which when singing certain pop songs or Broadway belt songs, ruins the general effect and style of the song and can be harmful to your voice. In Mix you train your voice to blend your registers in a healthy and strong way which makes navigating through those vocal breaks or passagios much smoother and easier.
How frequently should I take lessons?
You will get the best results if you take a minimum of one lesson per week. Consistency will ensure that you progress more quickly. Students can choose between a full lesson (one hour), 45 min or a half lesson (half-hour).
How often should I practice?
The voice is an instrument and through practice and repetition, we build muscle memory. Ideally, you should practice every single day for at least 30 minutes. It is more beneficial to practice every day for 15-30 minutes than once a week for an hour or longer. It’s the repetition that will help you break subconscious habits. If you can’t practice daily, then try every other day or so. Whichever routine you set for yourself, try to stick to it. Practicing for shorter periods of time more often will help you stay on the right track.
How long does it take for me to gain total control of my voice?
It really depends on you, no two voices are alike and there are factors like talent, overall musicality, current vocal skills, practice habits, past experience, and the physical condition of your voice, to be considered. You will see improvements within your first lesson and as you continue practicing and taking lessons you will get closer and closer to the goals you have set for yourself. Muscle memory is very important to build the vocal mechanics, so be consistent with your practice and your lessons and give yourself the time you need. A timeframe of 3-12 months is realistic for dramatic development.
Where is your studio location and what are your hours of operation?
We offer 1-on-1 and online lessons.
Online lessons can be taken from all over the world. In-person lessons are held at:
Vocals on Stage Studio Front. Please note that we have 2 more studios in the back of the building - studio A1 and A2.
10536 Culver Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90232
Studio hours:
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 9am – 6pm
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we do! If you don’t live in Southern California and still would like to take lessons, no problem! We happily offer Skype or FaceTime lessons. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone and a Skype or FaceTime account along with a solid internet connection (we recommend a minimum of 5 Mb/s download speed and 2 Mb/s upload speed) and you are good to go. If you have any further questions please contact us HERE.