Teaching
Rachael offers voice lessons at her private studio in central Halifax. Specializing in contemporary styles and vocal health, she provides support to singers developing their skills, as well as advanced coaching for experienced musicians. Rachael focuses on providing instruction for adults & teens.
Rachael offers both in-person & virtual lessons.
Regular lessons are fully booked for 2024.
Rachael offers one-off lessons meant for project specific work (different than regular training).
Rachael has a subsidy program available where she offers lessons at a PWYC rate. Click here for more info.
Rachael offers both in-person & virtual lessons.
Regular lessons are fully booked for 2024.
Rachael offers one-off lessons meant for project specific work (different than regular training).
Rachael has a subsidy program available where she offers lessons at a PWYC rate. Click here for more info.
*Rachael's studio is currently full for regular lessons until Jan 2025. Click the link below to book one-off lessons.
*One-off lessons are encouraged only for folks preparing for an audition, working on an album, an upcoming performance, are current Patreon students of Rachael, or for other project based activities. One-off lessons are priced differently than recurring lessons.
If you are not looking for private lessons, Rachael has an online training program based on a monthly subscription model with new lesson videos every 2-weeks.
"I look forward to lessons with Rachael every week! I've been taking voice lessons with Rachael for about a year and a half, and I've noticed such fantastic, consistent growth. Rachael's lessons are always positive experiences. Warm-ups often focus on music theory, which has been incredibly helpful for me." - Emma, (Professional Actor) |
" I really appreciate how flexible and genuine of a person Rachael is and even though we were working online over zoom because I was out of town for a few months, I felt like I was right there with her. |
Teaching Philosophy - Rachael's main goals while teaching are to increase awareness and control of of the voice all while having fun! This includes learning how to maintain vocal freedom, and a sustainable practice, learning and unlearning mental, physical and environmental barriers related to the voice, all while creating a safe space to make music together. Rachael has an institutional background in primarily classical music and vocal health. She takes those foundations and applies them to contemporary styles such as pop, R&B, folk etc. Unlearning restrictive practices while learning new ways to approach technique, alternative education methods, building a positive teacher-student relationship, and singing music by musicians who are underrepresented in typical music study, are all important to Rachael's teaching philosophy and studio community.
Rachael offers three recital opportunities per year for students to gain performance experience.
Rachael does not prepare students for RCM exams or competitions such as Kiwanis. Rachael firmly believes in the freedom of contemporary styles and teaching methodologies and aims to foster self-driven motivation as a tool for developing a positive, lifelong, relationship with music.
Rachael offers three recital opportunities per year for students to gain performance experience.
Rachael does not prepare students for RCM exams or competitions such as Kiwanis. Rachael firmly believes in the freedom of contemporary styles and teaching methodologies and aims to foster self-driven motivation as a tool for developing a positive, lifelong, relationship with music.
"Absolutely love lessons with Rachael. She's positive, patient, attentive, professional and very invested in your growth and improvement. Already improved greatly and look forward to her lessons every week." - Willum, (Professional Musician & NSCC Student)
I've been working with Rachael on and off for a few years and it's always been such a pleasure! She is wonderfully talented and an exceptional teacher who can tailor her lessons well to various students".- Gracie, (BFA Theatre Student, MUN)
Rachael has to be one of the best vocal coaches ever. She has so many different ways to teach and her knowledge is endless. She is incredible at picking out and targeting the areas of my voice that need focus and I have improved more than I ever knew I could with her. Also her own voice is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard." - Roy Angel, (Local Musician)
I took a handful of lessons with Rachael to brush up on some vocal technique, and I cannot recommend her enough. Her knowledge and ear as a musician, as well her compassion and patience as a human, are unmatched. The fact that I was able to get so much out of just a few lessons (over Zoom, no less!) speaks to the mastery and expertise of her craft. Whether you are a beginner learning new skills, or an experienced musician looking to refine your abilities,Rachael is amazing at meeting you where you're at and bringing you to the next level " - Katelyn, (Choral Singer)
If you're looking for a contemporary voice instructor look no further!! Rachael is simply brilliant"
- Frisia 李昕怿, (Neptune Theatre Chrysalis Lighting Designer)
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