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Singing lessons - vocal training - weekly lessons - audition training

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My name is May Kristin, and I am from Norway. As a teacher, I find it important to guide my students to the true meaning and message within any piece or song. I enter each lesson with absolute commitment to spark imagination and musical understanding and find joy in seeing your ideas develop and being your guide along the way. In addition to teaching vocal techniques and principals, I want to help you become an informed and independent musician, with your own musical ideas and authentic voice.

What do I offer?
- Singing lessons for anyone who would like to improve on their singing
- Preparation for conservatory entrance exams and other auditions
- Specialized in classical and baroque singing, but open to any genre

How will we do it?
Together we will explore healthy vocal technique, primal sound, different languages and styles, and how to express true emotions while singing. I believe singing should be physically easy and a whole lot of fun!

Where will it happen?
Wherever you are the most comfortable!
I offer singing lessons at my home, at your home (within Den Haag) or online.

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Extra information

Bring music of your own choice to the first lesson, and we will work from there!

Location

At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Badhuisweg, The Hague, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Norwegian

About Me

As a teacher, I find it important to guide my students to the true meaning and message within any piece or song. I enter each lesson with absolute commitment to spark imagination and musical understanding, and find joy in seeing your ideas develop and being your guide along the way. In addition to teaching vocal technique and principals I want to help you become an informed and independent musician, with your own musical ideas and authentic voice.

Education

Master's degree: Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag - Classical voice
Master's degree: Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag - Baroque voice
Bachelor's degree: NTNU Institute for music - Trondheim. Norway - Classical voice

Experience / Qualifications

Singing teacher for many years in different music schools and privately in and around Trondheim, Norway.
Professional solo and choir singing in The Netherlands, Norway, England, Germany, Portugal and Belgium.
Instructor and conductor of choirs in Trondheim, Norway.

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