Private Training
Develop your talents with a dedicated private instructor
Voice Lessons for Adults and Children
One-on-one instruction is the most effective way to learn how to sing. Every voice is unique, and during private lessons, we address each student’s needs. Lessons include vocal technique and exercises, breathing training, reading music, Alexander Technique (IVA only), choosing repertoire that suits each student best, and performance psychology.
Piano Lessons
Piano lessons cover basic to intermediate piano technique and repertoire. IVA teaches students to read music and read piano note for note as well as how to play chords and read charts for popular music.
Guitar
Learn electric and acoustic guitar technique and repertoire for popular music. We are also able to help arrange original songs for the guitar or help students craft a set of cover songs.
Acting for Singers
Access your most authentic expression through method acting training for singers. We help students hone emotional and physical expression to connect with themselves and their audience more effectively.
Artist Development
Artist development is for students who are further along in their training. Lessons will allow students to develop who they are as an artist and what songs they will write based on what they wish to express via in depth coaching from IVA.
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LESSON POLICIES
1. FEES — total monthly lesson fees are paid at the first lesson of each month with Venmo (@Emily-Tepe), cash, or check. Checks are to be made out to IVA Voice and Music LLC. No lessons are given on credit and no postdated checks are accepted. Any returned checks must be reimbursed with added fees. If you have more than two checks returned, you will be put on a cash only basis. Please discuss any extenuating circumstances with me.
2. LESSON SCHEDULING – Lesson scheduling is handled directly with Emily Tepe by text or Whatsapp (646-801-3864) or by email at emily@ivavoice.com.
3. CANCELLATIONS — If a lesson is missed without a minimum of 48 hours notice, you will be expected to pay for that lesson before receiving any other lessons. Please notify Emily as early as possible if you will have to miss a lesson. In case of sudden illness of a student or parent, please let us know first thing in the morning before going to work or school, or you will be expected to pay for that day’s lesson.
4. TEACHER ILLNESS – If teachers are ill and need to cancel lessons, we will find a time to make up the missed lesson with you. If we cannot find a suitable time, we will refund the lesson.
5. SNOW POLICY – If there is snow and you are not able to come to your lesson or do not feel comfortable driving, I will be happy to make up the lesson or do the lesson over Skype/FaceTime during your lesson time; however, I will not be able to refund the lesson.
6. PROMPTNESS — If you are late, you should still expect the lesson to end on time. If I am running late, I will try to give you your full lesson time. Please allow for some time flexibility.
7. PROCEDURE — When you arrive at the studio for your lesson, please come into the house and wait until the previous student’s lesson is over.
8. MATERIALS — Come to lessons with a voice recorder and sheet music in a book or a three ring binder, or loaded onto an iPad.
* IVA Voice and Music Studio focuses on the development of the authentic voice. We welcome and nurture students and educators of all genders, races, and socio-economic backgrounds to create an aware, inclusive, diverse, unified community - a safe space for all members.