Voice Lessons
VOICE STUDIO - LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE
Offering virtual AND in-person lessons.
TEACHING METHOD & EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching private voice lessons for over 20 years. My approach to teaching involves helping my students develop a healthy vocal technique, which includes understanding basic vocal function and health, exercising and strengthening the full vocal range, practicing appropriate breathing and support,
and developing awareness.
Everyone's voice is unique. My job is to guide you in exploring and understanding your individual instrument, and how to apply your technique to a variety of musical styles including (but not limited to) classical, musical theater, pop, rock, jazz and gospel/R&B.
I was on the voice faculty at UC Davis for three years, and taught privately in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas. In 2008, I moved back to my hometown of Falls Church,
and have been teaching locally since then.
I am a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Music Teachers National Association/Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (MTNA/NVMTA),
and hold a Level III Certification in Somatic Voicework™ - The LoVetri Method. I also serve as a member of the Associate Faculty for The LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™, in residence at Baldwin Wallace University.
In addition to singing, students can learn how to read music and
explore basic music theory or introductory piano.
BRIEF BIO & STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Bharati Soman, soprano, lives in Falls Church, VA where she maintains a private voice studio. She holds a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University, and a Master of Music and Performer Diploma from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Bharati's students have won roles in school & community productions, have been accepted to District Chorus, All-VA Chorus, VA Senior Honors Choir, VA Governor's School,
and have received honors in various voice competitions including the Lions of Virginia Bland Music Scholarship Competition, and State & Regional NATS Student Auditions.
Her students have also been accepted to competitive summer programs and college music & theater programs including
NYU Tisch, James Madison University, Point Park University, Chicago College of Performing Arts, San Francisco Conservatory,
Ithaca College, Oklahoma City University, Elon University and Shenandoah Conservatory.
In addition to teaching, Bharati is an active performer.
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REGISTERED LESSONS
Students are assigned a regular weekly lesson slot.
A non-refundable annual registration fee of $60 applies (pro-rated to $30 b/w Jan-June).
The registration fee helps to offset administrative time (emails, schedule adjustments, researching repertoire, preparation of sheet music/practice tracks, writing letters of recommendation, etc.) and business expenses (professional development, equipment, etc.)Advanced payment is required for either monthly (4 wks) or bi-monthly (8 wks) tuition.
Tuition does not include masterclasses or recitals. When masterclasses or recitals are scheduled, an additional fee will apply.
UNREGISTERED LESSONS
For more flexibility, students may opt for unregistered lessons.
Lessons are scheduled on a week-to-week basis, depending on the instructor's availability, therefore unregistered students are NOT guaranteed a weekly lesson.
Lesson fee is paid at the time of booking. 24-hr notice is required for the lesson to be rescheduled.
Tuition does not include masterclasses or recital. If student chooses to participate, an additional fee will apply.
TUITION
INTRODUCTORY LESSON
(DISCOUNTED)
30-MINUTE LESSON = $45
45-MINUTE LESSONS = $65
60-MINUTE LESSONS = $85
REGISTERED MONTHLY TUITION
(4 WEEKS)
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE = $60
+
WEEKLY 30-MINUTE LESSON = $190
WEEKLY 45-MINUTE LESSON = $260
WEEKLY 60-MINUTE LESSON = $320
REGISTERED BI-MONTHLY TUITION
(8 WEEKS)
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE = $60
+
WEEKLY 30-MINUTE LESSON = $360
WEEKLY 45-MINUTE LESSON = $500
WEEKLY 60-MINUTE LESSON = $620
UNREGISTERED TUITION
(PAY-PER-LESSON)
30-MINUTE LESSON = $50
45-MINUTE LESSONS = $70
60-MINUTE LESSONS = $90