Kendra teaches students ranging from five to ninety-five in voice and piano. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Voice from Oklahoma City University, and a Master of Music degree in Historical Performance at the Longy School of Music. She uses her knowledge of vocal pedagogy to help students develop healthy technique, while exploring a variety of musical styles. Kendra believes her students should understand practical aspects of music, while also exploring their own interpretation of a piece. She believes that music lessons are a means to build social skills, fine and gross motor skills, work ethic, confidence, and a greater appreciation of the arts. As a result her students learn to appreciate what they uniquely have to offer and have gone on to successful universities and music programs. Kendra is a proud member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and Early Music America
Teaching Statement
What Students Are Saying
"Kendra has undoubtedly shaped me into the singer I am today. When I started taking lessons with her when I was in middle school, I had little to no technique and was singing very unhealthfully. Over the course of taking lessons, I have developed my true soprano head voice with her assistance. She has challenged me by working with me on opera and art songs, while also helping me on musical theatre audition materials and pieces from my performances. There was a drastic shift in my voice after starting lessons with her, and I started to book more leading roles in local musical productions. I am so lucky to work with Kendra and highly recommend taking lessons with her!" -Camille W.
"I felt like I improved with each lesson. I learned so much as a singer that I never would have learned on my own."
-Abigail P.
"We found Kendra online after our daughter Sophia's first piano teacher left Boston, Sophia was seven and only had a few months of exposure. The connection was immediate and we felt lucky to have found Kendra. Kendra has been such wonderful presence of our lives ever since. Kendra is super patient, she has a gentle, relaxed, and nurturing style. She has high expectations for her students without being super strict. Sophia has grown so much in her piano and music skills in the last two years, and more importantly Sophia is learning with joy and a growing sense of confidence. Thank you Kendra!"
-Michelle L.
"Kendra is really nice and she helps make class productive as well as fun and always lets me show off songs I've been working on as well as introducing me to new types of music I haven't heard of."
-Jonah B.
What I Teach
Voice
I offer private voice lessons as young as ten years old, depending on physical and vocal development. Lesson length and intensity is based on age and previous musical experience.
*Younger students may be considered on a case by case basis
Beginning Piano
I offer private piano lessons for students as young as five years old. Lesson length and intensity is based on age and previous musical experience.
All Lessons Include:
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Music Literacy (sight-singing and music theory basics)
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Harmony Basics
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Technical Exercises and Development
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Repertoire Exploration and Selection
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Audition and Performance Technique
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Musical Styles and Ornamentation
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Diction and Interpretation