Academy of Voice ~ How & Why to Choose AOV

All ages and skill levels welcome! (beginners - professionals!) - all styles of singing taught.

Please note that AOV Studios instructors do not accompany on piano, we work with CD's and backing tracks.

AOV Studios students choose their own songs from a vast selection of backing tracks - learn the songs YOU want to learn.

Even if you are at a more mature age, and want to sing, but have never tried it before, AOV Studios can offer understanding lessons to help you achieve your goal.

AOV Studios will teach you breathing and breath control techniques, relaxation, confidence building, vocal warm ups, scales, vocal techniques, projection, dynamics, articulation, pitch, finding your range and building your range, singing with emotion, mic technique, recording your voice and listening back, performance skills, improvisation, how to smooth out the passaggio, all about the singing registers, placement, the vocal anatomy and much more! You will also learn how to sing full length songs of your choice.

AOV Studios can assist professionals before a gig, or people wanting extra help before an audition.

AOV Studios welcomes record companies to put their artists forward for vocal lessons to help strengthen their voices for the purpose of recording an album, or going on tour.

Auditioning for American Idol? or another TV Singing Show? Heading out to the Attractions for an Audition? - AOV Studios can help you with a crash course in vocals leading up to your big audition and help you on your way to giving a polished audition piece.

Taking Music Courses at School and need help with singing for part of your coursework or exams? - AOV Studios can assist you in developing your voice so that you achieve the best grade you possibly can.

Do you just wish you could have the confidence to get up and sing some karaoke with your friends without turning into a nervous wreck? AOV Studios can help build your confidence, and allow you to sing to your full potential!

How to find a Good Vocal Teacher - A Guideline!

This is a list of qualities and competencies you should look for in a voice teacher. These are not hard and fast rules, of course. Depending on what your individual needs are you may find many of these suggestions helpful.

The teacher has an excellent ear, and carefully listens to, and gives you feedback about your voice.

Has an understanding of vocal anatomy, including the respiratory muscles, the larynx and throat structures, and how they affect singing.

Allows you to record lessons or exercises in the lesson for take-home practice. Provides you with written exercises when needed.

Is professional in conduct yet personable. You should feel comfortable with this person. You should feel free to ask questions.

While being emotionally supportive, he or she should be able to challenge you to grow as a singer at the same time.

The teacher should be able to explain to you in depth why you are doing each exercise that he or she gives you.

If available go to a venue where this teacher is performing. If they sound great then this is probably a very good indication of a competent voice teacher.

Avoid teachers who only take on students who are already professional vocalists. A good teacher can train any voice and would enjoy the challenge of doing so.

The teacher shows genuine interest in you as a singer and does not spend much time talking about him or herself.

The teacher either can accompany you on the piano/keyboard or has an accompanist or Karaoke set-up.

The teacher understands vocal health issues including the need to drink water and monitor the speaking voice.

Addresses the need to relax those tensions/muscles that can block good vocal production and vocal freedom.

Is emotionally stable and does not overstep personal boundaries with you, and/or does not intimidate or talk down to you.