Black Phantom Records®

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Introduction: Marie is a music instructor and producer, specializing in vocal performance, music theory, piano improv, & composition. She has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, is ProTools certified and earned a Vocational Certificate in Music Recording & Production alongside her bachelors degree. Her lessons are student-centric, emphasizing classical foundation in all fields, while striving to direct lessons according to students' unique ambitions. Strong stage presence, deeper understanding of blending & breath support, and a sharper ear for intuitive learning are all skills you can expect to develop with Marie. Song motivated lesson plans, and making music in every lesson are tenets she holds near and dear. Most of her free time is spent writing and producing songs working in Logic X and ProTools. Raised in a bicultural household, she speaks french fluently and much of her time growing up was spent pursuing artistic avenues of music and poetry.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 88 times

Serves Los Gatos, CA

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1 employee

10 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Gilbert Y.

Feb 13, 2024

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I wanted to share my experience working with Marie and her quality work. I checked her Thumbtack profile and contacted her since I saw she has amazing reviews and hands down turned out to be all true whatever people were saying about their great experiences. She always shows up, pretty flexible and has so much patience with kids since my kid is only 7 and he wasn’t listening to me but he started to play his first song today and I am so happy to know Marie and will definitely recommend her to anyone want to start learning music specially Piano and by the way, she has an amazing vocal and great control on it. Thank you again :)

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons

Aviv S.

Oct 23, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

I wanted to start playing piano for a long time and I didn’t really know where to start. After a deep online search and a quick conversation with Marie, I felt very comfortable, and we started. Now, after a few months in, I feel like I made the best decision. She is very patient and professional, and also very creative and talented. I highly recommend her!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Pop • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons

Sal H.

May 1, 2023

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I look forward to our lessons every week. Great teacher and very understanding if you have life issues. Highly recommend

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Singing Lessons

Erica T.

Jun 28, 2023

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I have enjoyed our lessons so far for myself and my husband. It’s been a wonderful experience.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Rock • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Singing Lessons

Thumbtack U.

Mar 24, 2023

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Singing in front of ANYONE is enough to make you want to vomit! ESPECIALLY, when it is your VERY FIRST TIME singing for a Vocal Coach. I didn’t throw up, I did do a lot of crying because I was SOOOO Nervous 😬 but I SANG! Marie, got me to sing 🎤 yay 😁 She is very gifted. In my opinion, one of her (many) 😉 greatest qualities is her energy. Additionally, she is so easy to talk too. Marie taught me that singing isn’t just picking up a mic 🎤 and away we go…it’s about us learning one another. She needs to learn as much as she can about me! This is what really allows her to custom curate each session. I don’t know what you’re doing…but I am scheduling my next session with Marie 👍🏼

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Singing Lessons

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Marie Halcrow

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
If you are a student or have multiple people in the household interested in lessons my rate can vary, send me an email through my website with details and I'm happy to see what I can do!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In a first lesson I like to spend some time learning more about your musical background, if any, and what your goals are. Everyone student is so different, and developing a personal connection is an important part of learning during one on one sessions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Associates degree in Music Recording/Production ProTools certified & Logic X proficient Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

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