At Hoffman Academy, you can learn effective and healthy techniques for beautiful singing with an experienced teacher who will help develop your voice to its fullest potential. Our teachers use proven techniques and vocal exercises to help develop a free, resonant, and beautiful singing tone. In combination with teacher-selected repertoire chosen for optimal vocal development, students are allowed to pursue the styles of music they enjoy, whether it be classical, folk, pop, or Broadway musicals.
"Dr. Thomas is prepared and focused, encouraging yet challenging. He doesn't do 'cookie-cutter' lessons. He recognizes and grows the individual."
-Melinda G., mother of 3 students
Choose one:
Partner Voice Lessons (Ages 11+)
(Ages 12 to adult)
Partner Voice Lessons
- Ages: 11+
- Duration: 18 sessions per semester
- Group size: 2 students
Private Voice Lessons
- Ages: 12 to adult
- Duration: 18 sessions per semester
- 45-minute or 60-minute lessons are available
Partner Lessons: Overview
Learn proven techniques for healthy, beautiful singing in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! Partner voice lessons involve small groups of 2-4 students of similar age and ability. During each lesson, every student will receive one-on-one attention and feedback from one of our experienced teachers. Students also gain experience by learning side by side with another singer, with multiple opportunities for duet collaboration as well. Ideal for beginners, early teenage students, or those wishing to focus on singing with a partner.
Private Lessons: Overview
Private lessons are the ideal choice for the student who is ready and eager to advance his or her skills on the piano at a more focused and rapid pace. Private lessons also afford your teacher the flexibility to customize lessons to the needs, learning style and specific interests of each student. Each student will have the opportunity to perform numerous times throughout the year, at our semesterly Academy recitals and at our Group Masterclasses every 6 weeks.
Private lessons will focus on:
- Developing a proper, healthy singing technique with a free, resonant tone
- Increasing vocal range and agility
- Learning to interpret and express music of diverse styles and genres
- Gaining confidence in performing
- Building sightsinging abilities
- Learning literature in foreign languages (for students interested in classical genres)
