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Online Voice Lessons - Learn a new skill this autumn!
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Have you always wanted to sing but never known where to start? Or perhaps you already sing and want to develop your voice, confidence, and technique?

I offer personalized, student-paced singing lessons designed around you and your experience, your goals, and, most importantly, the music you love!

Rather than following a rigid curriculum, we work with songs that inspire you. Whether you want to learn your favorite pop song, develop your classical voice, prepare for a performance, or simply become more comfortable and confident singing, I will help you build the skills you need at a pace that feels right for you.

Sign up today and start your musical path!


Why learn with me?

I hold a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, and have over 14 years of experience teaching music.

I have also worked professionally as a classical vocalist in Seattle, bringing both professional performance experience and formal musical training to my teaching.

My approach combines solid vocal technique with the music you genuinely enjoy. I believe lessons should be educational, encouraging, and fun!

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

If there's a song you've always wanted to sing, let's start there.

Lessons available in English.


¿Siempre has querido cantar pero nunca has sabido por dónde empezar? ¿O tal vez ya cantas y quieres desarrollar tu voz, tu confianza y tu técnica?

Ofrezco clases de canto personalizadas y adaptadas a tu propio ritmo, diseñadas en torno a ti: a tu experiencia, tus objetivos y, lo más importante, ¡la música que te encanta!

En lugar de seguir un plan de estudios rígido, trabajamos con canciones que te inspiran. Ya sea que quieras aprender tu canción pop favorita, desarrollar tu voz para el canto clásico, prepararte para una actuación o simplemente sentirte más cómodo y seguro al cantar, te ayudaré a adquirir las habilidades necesarias a un ritmo adecuado para ti.

¡Inscríbete hoy mismo y comienza tu camino musical!

¿Por qué aprender conmigo?

Cuento con una Licenciatura en Música del Cornish College of the Arts en Seattle, Washington, y tengo más de 14 años de experiencia en la enseñanza musical.

También he trabajado profesionalmente como cantante de música clásica en Seattle, aportando a mis clases tanto mi experiencia en el escenario como mi formación musical académica.

Mi enfoque combina una técnica vocal sólida con la música que realmente disfrutas. ¡Creo que las clases deben ser educativas, motivadoras y divertidas!

Las clases están abiertas a personas de todas las edades y niveles de experiencia.

Si hay alguna canción que siempre has querido cantar, empecemos por ahí.

Clases disponibles en inglés.
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Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
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As a university student studying Business Management with Business Analytics at Lancaster University Leipzig, I understand the importance of effective English communication in academic, professional, and everyday situations. Having studied in an English-speaking educational environment, I aim to make lessons practical, enjoyable, and relevant to real-life experiences.

Who Are My Lessons For?

My lessons are suitable for secondary school students, university students, and adults with a basic to advanced understanding of English (A2–C1). Whether you're preparing for school exams, improving your academic writing, developing professional communication skills, or simply looking to become more fluent and confident, I will adapt the lessons to your individual learning goals.

All lessons are conducted entirely in English to encourage immersion and help students develop natural communication skills.
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My name is Alvaro Garcia Diaz, and I'm in my final year of Computer Engineering. I've passed science courses with good grades, including Calculus I and II, Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics, and Trigonometry, among others. I also have advanced knowledge of physics and chemistry.
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