"There seems to be somewhat of a crisis in the world of vocal pedagogy. Accepted theories are wide ranging and confusing and don't seem to work for everyone who learns them. There is a lot of subjective advice out there, and a lack of clear information regarding the actual physical processes through which sound is produced by the human body. We hear from legends of great singers that singing should feel "effortless," "free," and "easy," but actually accomplishing this can feel impossible with all of the vague and contrasting advice that is all too common today.

I do not believe singing is hard. That's not to say that it is easy to become a complete artist and a well-rounded musician, but rather that the actual mechanics of singing and vocal production are easy, and can be taught to anyone. 

There are a lot of teachers out there who will disagree with me and say that it is hard to learn to sing. I say that is much more attainable than many are led to believe. If you can learn to tie your shoes, then you are likely smart enough to learn to sing. 

If you take lessons from me and you practice consistently, you will improve. If you are doing these things and do not improve, then it is my duty to find a solution. This does not daunt me, because on top of my years of experience teaching students of all ages, I teach a method called the Peytchinov Approach, which was developed by my mentor Valentin Peytchinov, and which effectively heals vocal injuries, opens the voice to its full dynamic and musical range, and makes singing a visceral, yet effortless experience.

When you begin taking lessons with me, we will begin by defining all of the different parts of the vocal instrument (i.e. anatomy), reviewing physical principles of acoustics and sound production, and establishing where those concepts intercept. If you are already a singer, we will identify any technical faults and immediately create a plan to address them.

I want to tell any prospective students right off the bat, I believe in you, and I truly want you to succeed. I want you to get to a point of not needing me anymore, a point where you never have to worry whether you will be able to hit the high notes, a point of absolute security in your instrument, so that your only concern is artistry. I will work with you as long as it takes to help you to tune your ear so that you can learn to discern good, healthy singing in other's voices and in your own. I will patiently repeat whatever needs to be repeated until you fully understand. I believe in the efficacy and of what I do, I believe in its purpose, and I will never give up on my students."

-Elizabeth Pope