Celia Slattery
Voice and Performance Studio
Davis Square, Somerville MA
VOICE TECHNIQUE &
PERFORMANCE COACHING
Celia Slattery teaches a functional approach to voice technique that gives students the control to safely produce the sounds they want. She offers a blend of technical and artistic skills to help each student discover and enhance their unique voice and
performance style.
Celia specializes in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles, including jazz, pop, musical theater, cabaret, folk, rock and country, and she works with all ages and levels from beginners to professional performers.
Celia specializes in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles, including jazz, pop, musical theater, cabaret, folk, rock and country, and she works with all ages and levels from beginners to professional performers.
WHO STUDIES WITH CELIA?
Beginners – Learn to feel comfortable singing with friends, in chorus, or at an open mic!
Professional Performers – learn to stay healthy on the road. Develop your range and stamina and smooth out breaks - without sacrificing your personal style.
“I've always wanted to be able to sing in a Gospel choir and the lessons made it a reality!”
Students – Develop your vocal potential; prepare for shows and school auditions.
“I just wanted to express my deep thanks to you for helping me to prepare my voice for my college auditions. I found your classes to be helpful, encouraging, and time-effective. I think you'll be pleased to hear that I got into both schools...”
Aspiring Professionals – Gain confidence, get your act together, get career advice.
“I've reached another significant milestone...you are helping to bring out the best of me in both my voice and performance.”
“One session turned me from a singer into a performer.”
Professional Performers – learn to stay healthy on the road. Develop your range and stamina and smooth out breaks - without sacrificing your personal style.
“Celia is both methodical and creative in her teaching…She teaches in a way that gradually adds challenges, and is unfailingly supportive and good-humored the entire time. Celia has also helped me bring much more expression to the songs I sing, helping me find a way to sing from a true place within me.”
Actors – prepare for musical theater auditions and shows.
“I got through auditions and was very glad I'd had some training with you! The upshot is I have been offered a place at East 15 School of Acting in East London.”
Classically Trained Singers – learn crossover techniques.
“Thank you for a great lesson today. I am enthusiastic about how you can help me explore and develop my singing into contemporary styles.”
CELIA'S BACKGROUND
Celia is certified in Somatic Voiceworktm the Lovetri Method, a body-based, scientifically sound approach to training the voice. In addition, her background includes an M.A. in theater and twenty years professional experience as a singer of jazz, folk, pop and cabaret. She is a member of the
National Association of Teachers of Singing.
SUMMER SPECIAL
Focus on improving your vocal skills this summer and still have the flexibility to take that vacation you want. Sign up now for a package of eight private voice lessons for $500 – a savings of $60, over ten percent! Lessons may be taken anytime between now and Labor Day.
Summer Special
8 lessons for $500*
*over 10% savings
Take them anytime between June 1 and Sept 1.
8 lessons for $500*
*over 10% savings
Take them anytime between June 1 and Sept 1.
Give the Gift of Music
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Each lesson is adapted to the specific needs of the student, but generally includes the following:
Students can bring in music they want to work on, or will be assigned repertoire appropriate to their vocal range in a variety of styles from the great American songbook, musical theater and contemporary pop music. (Sheet music in your own key is most helpful. If music needs to be transposed, I can refer you to an accompanist.)
Students get the most out of their instruction when they practice. Even ten minutes a day is enough to make progress – it's better to do a short amount consistently then to do a lot every once in a while (just like training at the gym!).
It is highly recommended that students bring in a cassette tape (tape recorder provided) or their own MP3 recorder to record their lesson.
- posture and breathing exercises
- vocalises (vocal exercises)
- application of technique covered in the lesson to a song
Students can bring in music they want to work on, or will be assigned repertoire appropriate to their vocal range in a variety of styles from the great American songbook, musical theater and contemporary pop music. (Sheet music in your own key is most helpful. If music needs to be transposed, I can refer you to an accompanist.)
Students get the most out of their instruction when they practice. Even ten minutes a day is enough to make progress – it's better to do a short amount consistently then to do a lot every once in a while (just like training at the gym!).
It is highly recommended that students bring in a cassette tape (tape recorder provided) or their own MP3 recorder to record their lesson.