Samara instructs students and clients of all ages and levels: children, teens, and adults, from absolute beginner to advanced. She offers lessons for singers of any genre, including (but not limited to): classical/choral, opera, musical theatre, pop, folk, and jazz. Her focus is in encouraging cultivation of a healthy technique of mindful posture (informed by Alexander Technique, as well as elements of yoga and physiotherapy), breath support, vowel formation, and placement/resonance, based on her own operatic training, varied education and personal experience.
Lessons are individualized and vary based on the goals of the student. Samara is happy to guide a tentative beginner in coaxing out their free and unhindered voice (hopefully with confidence!), in instruction of reading music notation, in refinement of technique and expressive delivery of lyrics/text, in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian diction, or in acting approaches and preparation for a performance or audition.
Samara has a holistic and varied skillset: she has worked with non-singing clients in developing more stamina and a healthier approach to their speaking voice. She also offers mindfulness and therapeutic techniques for students and clients struggling with stress and performance anxiety, with the objective of helping them to reach their full potential for artistic and vocal expression.
Voice Lesson Prices
Vocal Lessons - Introductory Lessons
For new students
An intro lesson is a stand-alone first session for new students to see if Samara's approach is right for you. This can be booked without any further commitment.
Drop-In Vocal Lessons
For existing vocal students without a weekly slot
Drop-in lessons can be booked after the introductory lesson, for students who wish to have lessons sporadically. This is ideal for those who cannot commit to weekly or biweekly scheduling and simply want to book a lesson for fun or occasional upkeep, or to prepare for an audition or performance.
Please contact Samara if you have any questions about how Drop-in Sessions work.
Recurring lessons
Scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
30-minute lesson (online only)
$35
45-minute lesson
(online only)
$50
1-hour lesson
$65
Should a student wish to return regularly after the initial trial lesson, lesson fees are paid monthly and in advance. Students booking consistent lessons on a weekly or biweekly basis have access to discounted rates.
Please contact Samara for more information on setting up a recurring voice lesson.