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Micah Kenneth Smith, voice instructor
www.micmyvocals.com
Building confidence in good singers
Mission Statement
As a private voice teacher, I feel
that my responsibilities are to
prepare young students for college
music departments and choral
groups both as majors and nonmajors; to develop appreciation for
all styles of vocal music; to provide
musical challenges, and musical
education and performance
opportunities for those many adults
who are busy in their individual
careers but who have an intense
interest and latent talent in singing;
and for the students who are active
in church music, to develop a church
soloist dedication and experience
that will insure a solid foundation in
church choirs for years to come.
MICAH SMITH | 443-865-7539 │ [email protected] | 9834 Branchleigh Road |
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www.micmyvocals.com
Building confidence in good singers
Consultation Application
Name:
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Phone #: (___)________--____________ Birth Date: _____________________
Email:
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What is your vocal classification (Voice Type)? (Circle one)
Soprano
Mezzo- Soprano
Contralto
Counter Tenor
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
How long have you been a singer/professional singer?
Do you work full time/part time in that capacity?
What is your goal as a musician?
Why are you here?
What music do you want to sing?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What is your favorite song?
What is your favorite music genre? What do you listen to
most?
• What genre do you aspire to sing professionally?
• Who is your favorite Artist/Singer?
• As a student of music, at what skill level would you
presently consider yourself?
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
• Are you also interested in Studio recording? (Circle one)
Yes/No
• Would you be interested in a discounted program?
Yes/No
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www.micmyvocals.com
Building confidence in good singers
About Me
Tell me about you. Take the time to write out the answers to all
the questions on the previous page.
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Referral/interested Parties
Do you know any other interested persons looking for a vocal
instructor or studio time?
(Please list referral’s/interested parties on page 3)
MICAH SMITH | 443-865-7539 │ [email protected] | 9834 Branchleigh Road |
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www.micmyvocals.com
Building confidence in good singers
Your Studio Voice
Teacher helps with:
-Your balanced Sound
-Developed musical ears through targeted exercises (Theory,
scales, Fun Patterns)
-New exercises to strengthen and stretch your Vocal ability
-Exercises for better collaborative efforts
-Retention
-Charisma
-Your musical arrangements
-Your musical identity
-Enthusiasm/Stage presence (presentation)
-Diction/Articulation
-Vocal range
-Dynamics
-Preparing for performance (Mapping, breathing…)
-Interpretations
-Healthy vocal decision-making
-Pitch and Intonation
-Posture
-Breathing
-Supported Sound
-Phonation
-New access to Registers
-Resonance
-Expression
-Interpretation
MICAH SMITH | 443-865-7539 │ [email protected] | 9834 Branchleigh Road |
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www.micmyvocals.com
Building confidence in good singers
Voice Lesson Contract
______________________________________, (Student) hereafter referred to as
"student", is scheduled for a weekly/Biweekly lesson of 60 minutes
with Micah Smith, here after referred to as "instructor", to be held
from _________ to __________ (time) On _______ (day of the week). The
tuition for this lesson is _______ if paid weekly or ______ a lesson if
paid monthly. This is my lesson time, and I am financially responsible
for it. Tuition is nonrefundable.
1. Responsibilities of student
A. The student shall notify the instructor at least 24 hours in
advance to cancel the lesson by calling 443-865-7539 or
emailing [email protected] or the student will be charged for
the next lesson.
I. Up to 1 improperly canceled lesson a month may be rescheduled, at
instructors discretion. Students are financially responsible for any
subsequent missed lessons regardless of notice; therefore, it is
encouraged that the student selects a lesson time that works on a
weekly basis.
II. Missed lessons without proper notification, as a general rule, will
not be rescheduled.
B. The student will arrive on time to all scheduled lessons. Lessons
will end at their scheduled time, regardless of the time of the
students’ arrival.
C. The student is responsible for bringing new music (original, covers,
standards) as tools to build their repertoire. Your instructor is not
responsible for growing your repertoire.
D. If the student decides to discontinue lessons that are paid by
month, two weeks notice must be provided, or the remainder of the
tuition will be forfeit.
E. Tuition for lessons paid by month must be received at the last
lesson of the previous paid month or the student shall provide a $10
late fee.
2. Responsibilities of the instructor
A. If the instructor has to cancel a prepaid lesson for any reason,
and that lesson cannot to be rescheduled to the satisfaction of both
parties, the tuition will be applied toward a future lesson. Refunds
are not available.
B. The instructor shall begin lessons at their scheduled time, or the
instructor shall extend the lesson to meet the required lesson time.
C. The instructor will, during the scheduled lesson time, make
rehearsal tapes of melody lines and-or accompaniments (when
possible).
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Voice Lesson
Contract (Continued)
3. What to expect from your lesson
60 minute lessons
I. Five minutes: discuss progress and identify problems arising from
previous week or practice.
II. 20 minutes: warm-ups and exercises
III. 30 minutes: repertoire may be replaced with further exercise when
necessary.
IV. Five minutes: identify goals and objectives for upcoming week.
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What to bring to your lesson
Bottled water
Any required sheet music or lyric sheets
Recording device
5. What to do between lessons
A. Practice dividing your time equally between warm-ups and working
on your repertoire.
I. 30 minutes, three times per week (beginning students)
II. 45 minutes, three times per week (intermediate students)
II. 60 minutes, three times per week (advanced students)
these are minimum practice guidelines. The student should speak
with the instructor about adding additional days or time to this
routine.
B. Acquire copies of any necessary music for upcoming lessons.
C. Listen to you! Your sound is important and it's ultimately up to you
to change what you're not very fond of in your instrument.
I have read, and I agreed to the conditions.
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