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Emily Anna Bridges, Vocal Coach
Emily Anna Bridges, Vocal Coach

Emily Anna Bridges, Vocal Coach

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Introduction
Before I did my Ph.D. and M.A. in Music, I did a B.A. in Biology. I have used my training in the scientific method to help me in organizing the materials that I teach. Over the course of ten years teaching voice, I've streamlined the process into something that is extremely efficient and straighforward, and most importantly, that works for people. I also use vocal anatomy to inform my teaching. It's important when working with muscles that you can't see to have some method of connecting the things you can feel and hear to at least a theoretical concept of what's going on inside your body. This is called body mapping, and is one of the most important ingredients in a successful course of vocal study, especially for beginners. Finally, as a composer who specializes in writing vocal music, I know the voice as an instrument, as something to be orchestrated. I know what it 'likes' to do, and how to create music that showcases it. This knowledge goes in both directions, because as a voice teacher I also sense what music will best showcase my students' voices. As someone who has honed her skills in differentiating timbres and sound colors in order to orchestrate music successfully, I am able to hear the voice in a very complete way, and determine what is happening anatomically to prevent it from performing to its full potential. I then am able to prescribe very focused exercises and teaching to unblock the singer's efforts.
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Ariel D.
Jul 11, 2011
In the three years I've worked with Anna, she has completely changed my life. I hadn't tried to sing - at all - in something like fifteen years; everyone always told me I couldn't. At the urging of my then-boyfriend, I decided to try to get over that, and discovered that I really loved singing. Now I can sing operatic arias, and I've had random people compliment me on my voice. This would never have happened without Anna. She was always patient and encouraging, but she also never hesitated to tell me what I needed to change. Also, I could tell that she genuinely cared and wanted me to do well - and that she thought I could. That's a very powerful combination. One of the really great things about Anna is that she has a method, and it's a good one, but she doesn't just follow a particular set of steps. She tailors her teaching towards her student's voice and what it needs at any particular moment in training; she would tell me, 'Okay, I think you need to do this particular thing now for this reason.' She doesn't stay with what she already knows, either; she's always thinking about new techniques to try, and reading new articles. Everything she has told me to do has worked.
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Peter M.
Jul 11, 2011
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Jimmy H.
Aug 14, 2011
Dr. Emily Anna Bridges is a fantastic voice teacher. Sit down with her, have a conversation on what you would like to do, and she will work with you towards that goal. I greatly appreciated her incorporation of vocal anatomy into our lessons, and her many inventive and tailored approaches to teaching. It felt almost magical to be able to sing, unabashedly, for the first time with her warm and patient guidance. The joys of music aside, I also found many of Dr. Bridges’ techniques useful in the workplace. I found myself better able to calm and clear my voice before important speeches or presentations, and to better pace and project my words. If you’re looking to find, or develop your voice, Dr. Bridges is an excellent teacher and friend who will help you accomplish whatever you’re trying to do.

FAQs

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I love working with people who are passionate about singing. Some of my students have studied voice for years and are looking to polish their singing skills after taking a hiatus, or to try some new repertoire, but most of my students have never studied voice before, and are searching for their voices. Some students sing with bands or choirs, while others sing in the car or the shower. Some are shooting to sing with friends or out at karaoke night. Others are looking to perform at coffee houses. While a lot of my students are already pursuing voice in some public way, others are just exploring it in private. What they all have in common is a love for voice, a passion for singing, and a strong desire to grow.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Contact several teachers. Meet with each of them face to face if possible. Look for a voice teacher who you'd feel comfortable working with, and who seems to understand your goals. They should provide you with exercises to do at home, as your voice will grow only with daily practice. Sometimes pianists branch off toward vocal coaching as a way to make money, but they don't offer in-depth instruction on the anatomy of the voice, healthy vocal technique, and other technical aspects of sustainable singing. Ask directly how he/she would tackle the exact issues and goals you would like to work on.

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