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Colten

5 (2 reviews)

Rate ₱2,826
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Number of students Colten has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Colten has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (2 reviews)

₱2,826/h

1^st lesson free

Singing
Opera Singing

Experienced tutor in Singing in Brooklyn, Colten offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Singing
Opera Singing

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- online

About Colten

I am an NYU-trained vocal instructor with many years of both teaching and performing experience. I’m passionate about helping students unlock their unique voices in a way that is healthy, sustainable, and fun. I can teach all styles, ranging from musical theatre, pop/rock, to classical/opera, including other languages. I also have experience teaching singers of all types and ages.

I’m in the process of getting my studio off the ground in NYC, so my rates are relatively affordable at the moment, but slots are filling up and this will most-likely change! Contact me with any inquiries. Look forward to meeting you!

One thing that I love about teaching voice is that it is a deeply personal experience. Every student is different, and I love the process of getting to know an individual voice and training it in a way that the singer becomes empowered to be more expressive musically, as well as in their every day lives!

For me, teaching really stemmed from a fascination with the human voice, and as a byproduct of my own vocal training. After college I moved to New York to attend grad school at NYU, and I enrolled in the pedagogy program in addition to pursuing my training as a performer. I am fully of the belief that the best way to further your craft is to teach it, so I started teaching at the university and found that it has brought me so much joy. Barring a couple of gaps in time wherein I’ve taken professional shows/gigs that have taken me away from the city, I haven’t stopped teaching since!

I’m a graduate of the NYU Steinhardt Master’s of Music Program of Vocal Performance (Music Theatre) and Vocal Pedagogy (Teaching) with hundreds of hours of being employed by NYU as a teacher under my belt. I also hold two Bachelor’s degrees from Northern Arizona University: A Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, and a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance (Classical/Opera).

I am grateful for the extensive training that I have received, and am qualified to teach all genres and styles of singing as a result. For more specific information about my credentials, feel free to consult my website and/or resume!

About the lesson

Each student is different, so while I inherently avoid “method” teaching, I know that there are certain exercises and techniques that work on a deep level with every voice. I will employ these in as much as they facilitate vocal growth, but I am always poised to try something different if it better serves the unique instrument I’m working with.

I always start with an initial consultation wherein I get a sense of what the singer’s default tendencies, levels of function, voice type, and habits are. I also always start by asking what the singer hopes to gain from their time working with me. With this information gathered, I curate a regimen that serves to expand range, maximize resonance in a healthy way, establish ease of air flow, and create freedom for expression (to name a few).

I will assign/encourage exploration of repertoire based off of the students’ individual tastes and goals, while always being mindful of assigning rep that facilitates growth rather than hinders it.

The types of students that I have worked with really run the gamut. I’ve worked with students anywhere between the ages of 6 and 46, and with each and every voice type (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass/baritone). As a male singer, I have an inherent understanding of the male voice that facilitates my teaching, however I love working with the higher voice types as well.

My main piece of advice is to communicate with a prospective instructor before hiring them to get a sense with whether the instructor will be a good fit. Beyond that however, I say simply try it out! Finding a good instructor that aligns with your goals is a bit like any other relationship: you won’t know if the collaboration is beneficial until you spend time with the person.

I usually offer a complimentary initial consultation when working with new students because I understand that if for whatever reason I am unable to best serve you, you won’t have wasted too much time or money.

I spent about 10 months with the national tour of The Sound of Music in 2017-2018, wherein I was both a cast member, as well as a voice teacher for the children in the show. The kids were expected to do 8 shows a week just as the adults were, so it often fell to me to ensure that their voices were in good shape for the duration of the run.

It was from this experience that I learned I really love teaching kids. I’ve found that they often bring a positively-unbridled joy and openness to singing that is infectious, and that adults tend to lose touch with over time. Children’s voices are uniquely malleable and yet require a certain understanding to navigate, and I really enjoyed my time with the show wherein I was able to hone that skill.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
I recommend every student think about what they hope to gain out of working with me (or any music teacher). I love it when students come in to my studio already having an idea of what they hope to achieve, with an understanding of what aspects of their voices they hope to improve upon, or with a collection of music they love to sing, or would love to explore. By having already done a bit of research before working with me, you only help me better help you! Additionally, I really try to foster an open dialogue in my studio; so if something isn't working, or you don’t feel comfortable with a song or exercise. Please tell me.

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Sara

“Colten has completely changed the relationship I have with my voice. His training has led me to understand the whole mechanics of singing in a way I never imagined before. I couldn’t recommend him more!”
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Sara
“Colten has completely changed the relationship I have with my voice. His training has led me to understand the whole mechanics of singing in a way I never imagined before. I couldn’t recommend him more!”
Theron

As a professional non-musical theatre / film actor I came to Colten to assist me by focusing on my technique. While I have had the fortune to be in a few musicals it has always been widely based on my acting chops and frankly the roles with little to no singing . I wanted to change that. In less than 6 months Colten has given me the tools to shape my instrument and access pieces of my mechanism that I only dreamed of previously. More than that, the foundational work that we have been able to do has allowed me to approach my voiceover and commercial projects with a healthier more grounded technique. I can honestly say that my lessons with Colten have been a game changer. Recently, I was even called in for a national tour of a Broadway Musical. Something I would not have even pushed my agent to submit me for a year ago. SO THANKS COLTEN!!
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Theron
As a professional non-musical theatre / film actor I came to Colten to assist me by focusing on my technique. While I have had the fortune to be in a few musicals it has always been widely based on my acting chops and frankly the roles with little to no singing . I wanted to change that. In less than 6 months Colten has given me the tools to shape my instrument and access pieces of my mechanism that I only dreamed of previously. More than that, the foundational work that we have been able to do has allowed me to approach my voiceover and commercial projects with a healthier more grounded technique. I can honestly say that my lessons with Colten have been a game changer. Recently, I was even called in for a national tour of a Broadway Musical. Something I would not have even pushed my agent to submit me for a year ago. SO THANKS COLTEN!!
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When pricing my lessons, I take several things into account: the distance I, or the student has to travel for us to meet, whether there are additional costs such as rehearsal space booking fees, as well the duration of the lesson.

Please NOTE: when I send you a quote, this initial amount serves as an estimate for how much I think the lessons will cost; it is not a price that is set-in-stone, and I am willing to operate on a sliding scale for those that are unable to afford my standard rate. Please contact me directly for a specific quote!

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