Timothy Boisvert

Music Teacher & Performer

Lessons in voice include the six essentials:  posture, breathing, diction, registration, resonance and interpretation.  The styles of teaching greats such as Nancy Dean, James McKinney, Anne Peckham and world renown vocal instructor Richard Miller are used.  Styles studied may include classical, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, R&B, rock & roll, folk, periodic, praise & worship, and related styles.  Students may also learn sight-reading, harmonizing, choral blending and building a repertoire of music.  An audition is required for all voice students.  Auditions are free.

Voice lessons:

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Guitar lessons can be acoustic, electric, classical or a combination of many.  Finger styles, chord-melody, improvisation and transcription are all elements learned in studying guitar.  All styles including classical, jazz, contemporary, R&B, rock & roll (all styles), folk, periodic, praise & worship, and related styles may be covered.  Students may also learn to read music, chord patterns, scales, improvisational techniques, soloing and rhythmic styles, listening and playing in a group or band, and building a repertoire.

Guitar lessons:

Piano lessons are introductory or skill-building based.  Great for the young student, adult wishing to enhance existing skills, or the vocal student wishing to learn self-accompaniment.  Rudiments, scales, chords and techniques are all studied.  All styles included as well.

Beginning to intermediate piano lessons:

Students who have already learned some vocalizing skills may wish to transform these skills and take them to the stage.  Whether in musical theatre or as a soloist in cabaret, church or other mediums, taking theatrical lessons to improve on-stage skills in essential to the singer and performer.  Learn to use motion, expression, and diction to enhance your performance while captivating your audience.  Learn confidence and build speech and vocal skills in front of an audience.

Theatre Lessons:

Music theory lessons:

Tutoring:

High School and College tutoring is available in music theory, history, methods, and language diction.  Preparation for the AP Music Theory Exam is also available (generally a four-week, twice-a-week session prior to the exam).

Lessons in music theory range from the introductory levels of basic theory (rhythms, beat, notation, sight-reading, music elements and terms) to the advanced levels (figured bass, chord modulation and progression, chromatic modulation, and above).  Music reading and writing is involved.  Lessons are based on the student and their desire for knowledge.  Average learning periods generally equal three months.

STUDENT POLICY (short form):

 

♫ Sessions range from 1/2 hour to 2 hours dependent on the student and level of study.

♫ Lesson times are on the same day and at the same time each week.

♫ Students should be on time for their lesson.

♫ Students should bring all materials to their lessons including books, music, handouts, media/CDs, etc.

♫ If a lesson has to be cancelled for a period greater than 4 weeks, there is no guarantee that lesson time will be available upon your return.

♫ Water should be brought to every lesson.

♫ For students 12 and younger, a parent or other responsible adult must be present for the lesson.

♫ All lessons are one-on-one.

♫ Lessons may be recorded using you own equipment.  If you would permit your instructor to record lessons, please fill in the release form with your permission and policy form.

♫ Payments are made on a monthly basis, based on a weekly & hourly flat rate.

♫ A larger rate is necessary for students who take lessons in their home rather than at the provided studio.

♫ Make-ups and refunds are on a case-by-case basis, though are generally not a problem.

 

Prospective students will receive the full policy form with contact information and materials lists prior to signing up for lessons.  All students must fill out the information sheet and policy release form.  Students may also opt to fill out the A/V recording release form (optional).