Speckart Music Studio
Speckart Music Studio

Speckart Music Studio

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Introduction: Hello! My name is Cynthia L. Speckart! I offer lessons on singing and piano, both in Zoom and in person. I teach out of my home near the intersection of 270 and Lindbergh. My address is 415 White Birch Way, Hazelwood, 63042. I look forward to possibly meeting you and getting a chance to talk to you! PIANO INSTRUCTION • I have students of all ages from young children ages five up to adults in their 60s and 70s! I am a certified music teacher in the state of Missouri and taught music teachers at Fontbonne university for 30 years.I love to teach and watch the progress of each student as they develop. If you have any questions please contact me via text or Thumbtack. I look forward to possibly speaking with you! I am a certified public music teacher and taught Music at Fontbonne University for 30 years. I have a master’s degree in music education. I live in Hazelwood near 270 and Lindbergh; and teach at my home. The lessons include exercises in technique, artistry, piano music theory, and performance literature. Students of this age will need adult supervision of their practice sessions until they demonstrate the ability to work independently. My goal is to give the students a musical experiences that will expose them to the piano as well as experiencing the joy of music. I love to see students' success as they grow in their skills! A special note to parents; The same content is taught to all the students. Obviously it will need to be simplified for the younger students. It is important to know that this process takes time which is dependent upon the student and how quickly they assimilate information. I find that students learn more thoroughly when allowed time to internalize the information. I have been teaching for over 50 years, people with a very wide variety of ages and abilities. One of my goals as a teacher is to help the student appreciate and love music. If lessons turn into a negative activity that is never going to happen. One of my strengths is being an encourager to all my students. VOICE AND SINGING INSTRUCTION The next step after contacting me directly would be scheduling a lesson where I would evaluate your singing range and we would discuss an overview of what to expect to learn in voice lessons. Below I have included an overview of the subjects we would cover. Most importantly, it is tailored to what you would like to do with your voice. Some people just like to sing for themselves which is fine! Others may be interested in auditioning for musicals or advertising. My goal is to help you sound very best that you can sound and to enjoy singing well! Specific skills in posture,breathing, resonance , Voice registers, articulation, vocal hygiene, coordination, and interpretation. I do have a handout that outlines our goals in learning healthy singing technique. I have a Masters and postgraduate work in vocal pedagogy, or how to teach singing. I also cover topics such as interpretation, memorizing music, and practice techniques. I teach basic good vocal technique, then we work on exploring the specific music singing style that the student is interested in, jazz, pop, music theater, or classical. We then work on how to apply those stylistic differences to good singing technique. I also teach microphone technique and recommend recording the lessons as well as providing accompaniment tracks of the vocal exercises for the student to practice with. Thank you very much for your interest! I live in St. Louis, Missouri. I charge $65 for an hour lesson, $55 for a 45 minute lesson, and $45 for a 30 minute lesson. I accept cash, check, Venmo, cash ap, PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Wallet for payment. Most students pay weekly, however, a few choose to pay monthly at the beginning of the month. Whatever fits your situation the best is fine with me. If, after a few lessons you choose not to take lessons, there is absolutely no obligation to continue.
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Hired 103 times

Serves Chesterfield, MO

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10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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This pro is an experienced and encouraging voice teacher with a strong background in various musical genres. Students report significant improvements in their singing abilities and enjoy their lessons with the pro's positive feedback and support. The pro's extensive knowledge and adaptability cater to different learning styles and ages.

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Emily W.
Jul 10, 2023
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Cynthia is the real deal!! Refined in not only piano, but also opera and singing! She has a wealth of knowledge to offer, plus encouragement and patience. Cynthia is lovely and I always enjoy my lessons with her! I think you will, too!!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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Mary L.
Jan 30, 2019
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I feel I have learned a great deal in a short amount of time so far working with Cynthia. As an "older" student taking piano lessons, I appreciate her encouragement, her patience, her flexibility, and her vast musical knowledge. Thank you, Cynthia.

Details: 65 years or older • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • I travel to the piano teacher

Piano Lessons
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Gerald H.
Dec 23, 2016
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I hired Ms Speckart to teach piano lessons for my 6 year old; My 6 year old has adapted to her style of teaching right away. n the short period of time that my little girl had been going to her class , my observation of Ms. Speckart is that she is patient, teaches in a fun way for kids to learn , and she is obviously very well educated and experienced in her craft.
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Thank you for your review! It is a joy teaching Brook!
Piano Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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Emily A.
Jun 5, 2022
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I've been studying with Speckart Music Studio just over a month- I've been singing for a while, but needed to get back to basics. The quality of the lessons are excellent and I am already able to feel/see/hear improvement in my singing. Cynthia goes above and beyond in her approach- not only explaining proper technique and how best to practice it, but also what happens to us physically when we sing and why that matters. She also makes sure lessons are fun, and provides a lot of support and positive feedback!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Musical theater • Opera • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Singing Lessons
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Adriana H.
Sep 23, 2021
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Me. Cynthia has been working with my daughter for about four months and we absolutely adore her. My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week. We have noticed how much she is learning about singing and also her voice improving. We can’t wait to see what the next few months will look like.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • Country • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Singing Lessons
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    Hour lessons are $65 A 30 minute lesson is $45 and a 45 minute lesson is $55.