Viva Voce Studio – Singing Voice Lessons - Meeting the Needs of the Singing Student

Voice lessons in the Viva Voce studio are designed to train, build, strengthen, and develop the vocal instrument. The goal is to teach a solid, technical foundation upon which the voice can improve, grow, and endure. Much attention is given to developing coordination, flexibility, and consistency of the voice through vocal exercises. No facet of singing technique is overlooked. Instruction is given in body alignment, breath management, resonance, registration, articulation and interpretation. All are consistently observed and addressed throughout a singer’s study.

The Singing Goals of Viva Voce

To sing in a free, clear, full, unforced tone throughout the singer’s range
To sing without strain, fatigue, or effort
To sing with ease throughout the body
To sing intelligently and healthily
To sing with confidence
To sing expressively

Teaching Goals of Viva Voce

To devise a plan of vocal study to meet each student’s individual needs
To inspire students to reach his/her full potential
To laugh and have joy in the study of singing

Musical Styles Taught in Viva Voce
Classical (Opera or Recital Literature), Musical Theater, Pop (All Genres), Folk

Viva Voce Methodology
Dr. Thomas has a strong background in classical vocal pedagogy, voice science, vocal health, anatomy and physiology, and is a certified Alexander Technique teacher. She has also attended numerous workshops on new teaching methods of classical and non-classical singing. This wide and varied background enables Dr. Thomas to choose the teaching method that best suits the needs of the individual student and gives her the expertise to teach students who sing classical repertoire and those who sing all genres of popular music.

Viva Voce Clientele
Dr. Thomas has worked with a variety of voices in the last thirty years. She is very comfortable and successful in working with both male and the female voices. She is equally adept at working with the beginning voice to the advanced. Dr. Thomas has also had much success teaching pre-college voices, to singers in his/her prime, to senior voices. She is also quite competent in recognizing vocal problems and is able to offer suggestions and solutions to improve whatever vocal problem may exist.