OREGON USATEACHER: Mary Beth Felker - e-mailAREA COVERED: Portland-Seattle-East Oregon area AGES COVERED: Children 5 and up LESSON LENGTH: 30 - 60 minutes (depends upon the child) COST: Up to $60 per lesson (prepay plans available) 1920 N. Vancouver Ave, Suite 130 Portland, Oregon 97227 PHONE: (503) 284-9488 WEBSITE: The Voice Project COMMENT: Training a voice at any age is not dangerous...given you treat the voice in an age appropriate manner. Young, untrained voices are typically at an advantage when beginning studies because they usually use their voices in a healthy, natural manner. Lessons should consist of helping them smooth out registration, access their full vocal range, build strength as appropriate, and apply these skills to repertoire. Beware of teachers that would encourage your child to belt (sing loudly). |