Nicole Lamm Vocal Studio LLC

Introduction: Now offering voice lessons online!!! I have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels and all musical styles. My students have been accepted to District Chorus, All-State Chorus, Honors Choir and have won principal roles in both community and school productions. Many of my students have also been accepted into competitive summer programs including the VA Governor’s School, the Crittenden Opera Workshop, Brevard Summer Music Festival, NYU Tisch Summer Festival, and more. Graduating students have been accepted to Musical Theatre, Voice & Music Education programs at colleges including Hartt School of Music, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), James Madison University (JMU), NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and Old Dominion University. My teaching method focuses on good breathing, vocal support, forward placement, clear diction, and freedom of sound. This technique can be applied to a variety of musical styles. Because everyone learns differently, I tailor my teaching methods to the individual. I consider explanations and terminology that each student can comprehend. I often pull from a student’s own interests and skill sets to assist me in understanding how to relate to him/her. Some students learn better when things are technically explained to them while others learn better through imagery. I believe it is my job as the teacher to find the best way to describe things so a student can grasp these concepts being taught. I do encourage students to give me his/her input and observations during lessons in order to reinforce the learning process. Everyone has a different way of learning and their own unique perceptions. My teaching methods all depend on the individual. Along with vocal technique, my students learn to sing expressively using various acting and performance techniques. They study the music and lyrics and learn to use gestures and facial expressions to communicate the text and portray the character, attitude, and emotions of a song to the audience. When appropriate, my students may also learn to use staging or choreography to enhance their acting skills. With all they learn in voice lessons about both, vocal technique and music theory as well as movement and acting, students are able to use these techniques to strengthen their performance in other venues. I love seeing the progress from week to week that my students make. It is more about how they grow vocally and improve both their skills and talents as well as their confidence. When a student has that small breakthrough in a lesson, it is a moment to celebrate.