Discover Your Voice: Singing & Opera Lessons for Children, Beginners & Aspiring Opera Singers

From 162 C$ /h

I am a professional classical soprano with two Master’s degrees in Opera and a deep passion for both singing and teaching. My lessons are personalized, enjoyable and adapted to each student’s goals and level. I am dedicated, patient and supportive, and I create a warm environment where you can feel free to express yourself, build confidence and develop your unique voice. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced singer, I would love to help you discover your full vocal potential

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Chemin des Deux-Communes, Thônex, Switzerland

About Me

I am a professional classical soprano with two Master’s degrees in Opera and a true passion for sharing my love of music with others. I warmly welcome children, beginners and aspiring opera singers, adapting every lesson to the student’s age, personality and goals. As a mother of two young children, I know how to create a patient, positive and encouraging environment where children feel comfortable, confident and excited to learn. My lessons combine professional vocal technique with creativity, musicality and, most importantly, the joy of singing. My goal is to help every student discover their own voice and grow with confidence, both musically and personally

Together, we will work on healthy vocal technique, proper warm-ups, breath and diaphragm support, releasing tension in the jaw, beautiful phrasing and musical expression. Most importantly, I will help you learn how to sing with your heart, connect with the music, and bring out the best version of your unique voice

Education

Bachelor of Music – Vocal Studies, University of Arts, Tirana, Albania
* Master of Arts in Opera, University of Arts, Tirana, Albania
* Master of Arts in Specialized Music Performance – Opera, Bern University of the Arts (HKB), Switzerland

Experience / Qualifications

I have performed as a professional soprano in various theatres and concert venues, both internationally and in Switzerland, including performances in Bern. My stage experience includes opera productions, concerts and other classical music performances, which have given me strong artistic, musical and stage experience. This professional background also allows me to bring practical knowledge of performance, interpretation and stage confidence into my teaching.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Greek

Albanian

Italian

Skills

Opera

Singing

Children's music

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Elona

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Professional singer (soprano colorature) graduated from the Tirana Academy of Arts, winner of the International Lyric Song Contest of Prishtina in the solo category as well as many other national competitions (in Albania) gives singing lessons in Carouge.

Professor of music in several Geneva institutions, member of the Operami troupe and singer-soloist of the Electrum & Elisir group, she participated in the Euro Song Contest 2014 and recorded her voice for the Swiss artist Sky76 on her last two albums.

This course is aimed at students of all levels who really want to progress in learning to sing for a fun or professional purpose. The musical styles that can be approached range from classical music to radio music (pop, soul, rock, house, etc.) and folk music.

Knowledge of music theory, although useful, is not mandatory. In case of need bases of music theory will be addressed in class.

Marek

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Classes of guitar, classical, electric, accompaniment, bass for children and adults

Courses adapted to your age and level, even for children from 7 years old with a small guitar. Still a few places available. By professional. Current music, accompaniment of songs or classical pieces. All this with the basics of musical theory taught with humor and efficiency. Paper and multimedia supports. Participation in concerts and auditions.

You can also rent your instrument from us or buy it at very good conditions.

The courses can take place in La-Tour-de-Peilz (VD), or I can come to you in the Geneva, Vevey or Montreux region.

Yuri

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EVERY CHILD CAN! Learning to play the guitar according to the Suzuki method is more than just music! We learn by the approach of the "Mother Tongue", playing and having fun. Children - from the age of 3 - develop, among other things, listening, memory, musical sense, concentration, discipline, respect. Collective workshops stimulate learning, and children learn to play together.
The "Suzuki Triangle", teacher, parent, student, reinforces the parental-child bond. Parents learn with their child and participate in lessons.
Music theory is included in the lessons, in a fun way.
Professor graduated from the Conservatoire with honors, graduated from the Suzuki method in Turin.
Also available for adult classes!

Célia

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As a violinist: I am currently a student at the Geneva University of Music, after having followed the pre-professional course at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. During my career, I won several prizes such as the Vatelot Rampal competition in Paris and the Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland soloist, and string quartet (alongside Julie Berthollet in particular). I also attended the Indianapolis University Academy summer internship.

As a Pedagogue: in addition to sporadically giving individual lessons for 4 years, I was part of the "Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland" youth and youth internship team for three consecutive years.

Overall, my goal is to allow my students to have fun making music, to express themselves as they wish and hear, with their instrument!
I adapt the rhythm of my teaching, my teaching materials, the choice of songs to each, according to the requests that are made to me. My classes can also take the status of personal work support; in this case, students can obviously bring me their scores worked with their main teacher, or those they play in chamber music / orchestra.

In short: The violin is an art, it learns yes, but we play! :)

Chloe

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I hold a BMus in classical Music (voice and piano) from Goldsmiths University, London, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Vocal Studies from the Royal Welsh College of Music, for which I was awarded the Geraint Evans vocal scholarship to study with the world-renowned Opera singer Suzanne Murphy.

I have been a professional opera singer for over 15 years, and have taught throughout London and the South East of England both privately and at specialist schools such as the Jasper Allen school for Performing Arts in London.

I understand how daunting it can be to sing in front of someone - especially for the first time. Your voice is your own precious instrument. One that requires respect and care.

My aim is to help you build self-confidence, find your voice, and express yourself through music.

As your vocal teacher, I will help you to set goals that develop your unique instrument and bring out your own personality.

We will work on building a solid technical foundation including breath control and voice placement (classical and pop)through all musical genres, from Madonna and Prince to Mozart and Sondheim.

Everyone and anyone - all ages and ability are welcome!

I'm based in Eaux-Vives.

I also run a new non-audition adult choir on a Monday and Thursday evening.

Christel

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With a Master's degree in pedagogy, I offer personalized singing lessons tailored to your goals, voice, and personality. Since each student has different desires and expectations, I teach all musical styles and welcome all levels. Don't hesitate to contact me for more information; I would be delighted to share my passion with you.

— Courses and methods adapted to all ages and levels
— More than ten years of teaching experience
— Kindness, motivation, rigor and passion
— Courses in French, German, Spanish or English
— Possibility of travel and online classes (webcam)

Camille

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Our teacher using, if necessary, an electro-acoustic guitar to better accompany your voice and guide some of its subtleties, the teaching philosophy is adapted to each level, according to the pace of work and motivation.

Program :
- musical techniques: theory (examples: support, modes, colors, effects such as vibrato, etc.) automatically followed, for each of the exercises, by practice (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, "mountains Russian ", time, note hold, diction, vowels etc.)
- work on breathing and breathing management
- body awareness
- stability
- resonance
- improvisation / free expression
- improved vocal comfort
- varied repertoire (adapting to your preference)
- well-being by the vibration of the voice
- personal or artistic development - accuracy, note keeping and precision - vocal modes including timbre
- volumes: softness and power - sound colors: from dark to light - vocal effects, range requirements - nuances: volumes, mimics, attitudes, sound quality - exploration of musical styles (folk, pop, classical, blues, rock, song, World music ...)
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

Objective: acquire a solid vocal technique allowing you to sing with accuracy, ease and expressiveness.

Musical learning meanwhile, will develop your ability to listen and reproduce music, your sense of rhythm, your expressiveness, your creativity and musicality as well as reading sheet music.

The work is focused on multidisciplinarity: voice, vocal health, music and bodily expressiveness, with an emphasis on the acquisition of an optimal vocal placement, on stress management in public and on interpretation.

This progressive and tailor-made method aims to develop your voice:
-Breathing techniques
-Vocalises and technical exercises adapted to needs;
- Repertoire work
- Accompaniment for studio recording and scenic performance
-dynamic exploration, diversification and release of one's voice while having fun and going beyond one's limits.

As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers, available all year round.

TEACHER / TRAINER

Trained in Grandes Ecoles in France and the United States (Ivy League University), our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in North America and Europe, in the field, in international establishments renowned, and oriented on one axis: effective training with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES, FEES
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Petra

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Hello there,

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I'm an experienced teacher who can help complete beginners to become autonomous players.

What I can do for you:
- Take you from the beginning and teach you some basic guitar chords.
- Teach you in a very fun way how to sing while playing guitar.

Of course, you can choose which songs we are going to work on.

I hope to see you very soon in my private guitar lessons!

Thank you,
Petra

*French*

Hello everyone !

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I have experience and can help you start from the basics of guitar to become independent players.

What I can do for you:
- Starting from the very beginning and teaching you the basic chords.
- Fun way to teach you to sing while playing.

Of course, all this can be done from the songs of your choice.

I look forward to seeing you soon at my private guitar lessons!

Thank you so much !
Petra

Marie-Camille

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Do you dream of singing with more ease and pleasure?

Whether you are a beginner or already experienced, I will guide you through structured, sensitive vocal work adapted to your voice.

🎵 A lyric soprano with a Conservatory diploma and 25 years of experience on opera stages, I teach lyric singing, the voice in all its expressive dimensions.

🟣 I work on breathing (THE BASIS OF EVERYTHING), posture, articulation, accuracy, interpretation, intention: everything is worked on with finesse to allow you to fully embody your singing voice.

- We work on an adapted repertoire (opera, lied, oratorio, others...), but also the bodily and emotional awareness that singing requires.

🎯 For whom?
- Beginner or advanced adults
- Passionate people who want to explore their voice in depth
- Choristers wishing to gain flexibility, comfort and pleasure

📍 Where and how?
- In Geneva Chêne-Bourg, in a professional studio
- Or online (with very good sound quality)
- Sessions of 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes
- Possibility of preparation for the stage, auditions or support on a personal project

Anyway, I have a lot to say, so for now I'll stop here!! The best thing is to try! :-)

Marie-Camille

Vasilii

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Violin lessons for adults and children.

- Individual approach to each student
- Hand positioning, ear and rhythm development
- Classical and contemporary repertoire

This course is for you if you want to develop your overall musicality and violin skills and learn to enjoy music-making.

Maheve

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I offer in-home music awakening sessions for young children in Geneva and the surrounding area.

The goal is not to give a lesson in the classical sense, but to open a first door to music: listening, singing, moving, feeling the rhythm, discovering sounds, playing with the voice, gestures, small percussion instruments and the keyboard.

Depending on the child's age, the sessions may include:

nursery rhymes and songs;
rhythm and pulse games;
listening and sound recognition games;
a gradual discovery of the piano;
of movement, musical gesture and coordination;
small ear exercises;
moments of imitation, invention and expression.

For toddlers, especially those between 1 and 3 years old, the approach is very gentle, sensory, and playful. It uses voice, body, sounds, images, play, and repetition. The goal is to create a lively, joyful musical experience adapted to the child's pace.

For slightly older children, around 3 to 6 years old, one can gradually move towards a first discovery of the keyboard: recognizing low and high notes, following a pulse, reproducing small patterns, singing while accompanying oneself, inventing short musical phrases, developing listening and concentration.

My approach is flexible and entirely personalized. Some children need a lot of movement, others need to observe, listen, repeat, or use their imagination. I adapt to their age, energy level, sensitivity, and pace.

I began my musical studies at the conservatory at the age of 7 and completed my training there up to the third cycle. I have been teaching piano and singing for several years, and I have also created children's shows and accompanied singers and dancers. My background allows me to approach music in a dynamic way, connecting rhythm, voice, body, listening, and emotion.

I can provide in-home services for a single child, siblings, or a small group of children, depending on availability. I can also offer occasional or regular sessions in various settings: early childhood centers, nurseries, daycare centers, associations, community centers, or music workshops.

The duration (and the price) will be assessed based on the child's age.

I am currently putting together my schedule for the start of the new term on August 17th, with regular slots available at home.

I travel to Geneva and surrounding areas: Geneva centre, Eaux-Vives, Champel, Plainpalais, Carouge, Lancy, Onex, Cologny, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Thônex, Grand-Saconnex, Nations, Petit-Saconnex, Meyrin, Vernier, Versoix.

Possible travel to Nyon, Coppet, Gland, Rolle and La Côte if several sessions are grouped on the same half-day.

Alix

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Graduated from the Haute École de Musique (HEM), I give private singing and drum lessons for all levels, beginners as well as advanced, adults and children.

My lessons last 50 minutes (60-minute slot reserved) and take place in a fully equipped music room, with quality equipment for both singing and drums.

I adapt each lesson to the student's objectives and style (pop, rock, jazz, variety...), with real educational support over time for those who commit to a semester or a year — guaranteed fixed weekly slot.

First trial lesson at a reduced price to discover my teaching style without obligation.

Claire

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Classical (opera, lyric), jazz, and modern (contemporary music: musical theatre, rock, pop, folk, soul, Rn'B, etc.) singing lessons are available privately, individually, or in groups. Music theory lessons are also available. Taught by a multi-degreed teacher from the Swiss Higher Schools of Music (Geneva, Ticino), with over 15 years of experience in teaching and performing. She has over 10 years of pedagogical training (teaching diploma, music diploma for schools, diploma in lyric singing pedagogy, Estill Voice Training for modern singing, breath coordination, advanced pedagogy diploma for classical and modern singing, and a certificate in choral conducting).

Evelyn

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Guitar lessons adapted for children, beginners or those with prior experience of the instrument.

The lessons are personalized according to the age, level and tastes of each child, in a playful, progressive and caring approach.

We will work on the basics of guitar, chords, rhythm, melodies and songs, while developing musical listening skills and creativity. The repertoire may include pop, current hits, classical music or any other style the child enjoys.

No prior experience is necessary. The courses take place online and are adapted to each student's pace.

Marta

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🎻 Want to discover the double bass? How about we do it together this year?
For young and old alike, let's get to know this great instrument!

As part of my Master's degree in pedagogy, I want to dedicate time to mentoring two people as they discover the double bass. Today, I want to use my experience to teach, while continuing to explore, play, and refine my teaching methods.

Currently I am a professional double bassist in a symphony orchestra since 2016, graduated with a Master's degree in performance from the HEM of Geneva in 2018, and have years of experience in the Alexander Technique.

Whether you're a child or an adult, a complete beginner or already a musician, the idea is to start with your desires and curiosity: discover this instrument, learn to play it, explore its sound, movement, and listening skills... and above all, enjoy making music. 🎶

I am deliberately limiting this offer to 2 people, so that I can really take the time to build the courses with each person and offer personalized support.

And what about the formula?
Lessons can be paid at a pay-what-you-want rate depending on your situation and I am also open to an exchange in the style of a "time bank": a double bass lesson in exchange for a skill...to be imagined together!

If you know that little musician in you who might like this idea, spread the word 💛 See you soon and happy back-to-school season to everyone!