Voice Lessons
About Cecily:
I’m Cecily, a full-time vocalist, performer, recording artist, and voice teacher! I have been teaching for 10 years and feel great joy helping students deepen their understanding and love of their instrument, using my knowledge of the voice, combined with my experience as a professional singer.
I am attentive and offer gentle encouragement. I always start by helping students understand their body as their instrument and what it should feel like to do things in a healthy and free way. I like to slowly and mindfully push students out of their comfort zone, so they can grow and evolve.
I am certified in Levels I & II of Somatic Voicework, a functional voice training method. I’ve also taken courses at Shenandoah University’s Vocal Pedagogy Institute!
Reach out to schedule an intro lesson:
– If you are a vocalist who has been considering deepening your commitment to your craft and wants to learn how to sing with more ease.
– If you are totally new to singing, but have been wanting to explore what your voice can do!
Please FILL OUT THIS FORM to submit an inquiry for voice lessons
Reviews:
“We were fortunate to find Cecily several years ago when our young daughter wanted to start voice lessons, and she is in a word, extraordinary. Cecily is an incredibly gifted instructor whose love of singing has inspired my daughter in immeasurably positive ways. Cecily is a role model and a skilled teacher who emanates warmth; she was able to bring my shy, hesitant daughter out of her shell, imparting confidence and strength along the way. Most of our daughter’s lessons have been virtual, which has worked quite well. When I am able to eavesdrop, I hear a wonderful mixture of vocal exercises, song rehearsal, and most importantly, laughter. If you want your child (or yourself) to have the benefit of a patient,and kind teacher with exceptional talent, look no further. Cecily is the voice teacher you want, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her.”
– Alex W.
“I’ve been one of Cecily’s vocal students for almost 9 years (off and on) now. I have learned so much about how to control my voice using my body because of her. When I first started I couldn’t intentionally access the full range of my voice. Through Cecily’s teaching style, I learned techniques that have improved my voice and my ability to manipulate it with ease. She also has great energy and starts each session with breathwork that is beyond therapeutic.”
– Trinity E.
“Cecily is a great teacher. She provided vocal lessons and training for my daughter. Cecily was always kind and encouraging with her. Also, she was patient and seemed interested and to care. I believe her prices are reasonable and I definitely could see and hear the progress, confidence and overall improvement of my daughter’s vocal abilities.”
– Tanisha I.
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Singing For Healing Workshop
About The Program:
Singing is a powerful healing practice that allows anyone to use breath and vibration to relax, release emotions, and be at peace.
In this workshop participants will learn different ways to use breathing and vocalizing to release stress, increase body awareness, detach from overthinking, and connect with the community.
Meditation and breathing exercises will be used to quiet the mind and bring participants into a conversation with their bodies. Vocal warm-ups will be used to release tension and stress. Lastly, group singing will be used to build trust within the group, release endorphins and let go of judgment of self and others.
Program Objective:
The participants will leave with tools they can use to reduce stress and be more mindful of their bodies everyday. Participants will also leave feeling more connected with the group and more relaxed. Participants should also leave knowing that singing is not only for those with “good voices,” but is a powerful gift every person has access to through their own body.
FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT: cecilymusic@gmail.com
Reviews:
“While going through treatment at Walter Reed, I enjoyed attending Cecily’s workshops very much. Cecily’s love for music is contagious and her workshop created a safe space in which to explore music as a means of connection, self reflection, and creative expression.
The fun and engaging exercises helped get my mind off of my health issues for a few hours. That her work and efforts facilitate community and integration around music is very refreshing and encouraging. I hope more people have the opportunity to experience these workshops. It seems like we need this kind of connection now more than ever and I know from personal experience, it really does help.”
– Anne B.
