TEACHING

 TEACHING

Maria has worked as an adjunct professor of Voice at Auburn University for 2 years and currently is teaching her private studio. One of Maria’s great interests is the “Alexander Technique for Musicians,” a technique focused on the improvement of the body’s movement while playing music. Maria loves teaching voice and piano. She believes that by building a solid technique students can find a way to express their true selves. Maria hopes to inspire them to find the urge to explore, create and enjoy music to the highest of their abilities.

VOICE LESSONS

Maria has extensive experience in teaching voice. With a variety of genres ranging from classical and musical theater to pop, jazz and folk singing, Maria leads her students to build a solid and healthy singing technique. She aims to inspire her students to find their own musical expression and develop a deep love for music.

PIANO LESSONS

Over the past decade, Maria has been teaching piano to students ranging from 5 years old to adult levels. She is an avid follower of the “Alexander Technique for Musicians,” a technique focused on the improvement of the body’s movement while playing music. She is focused on giving her students the right tools for an immersive musical experience.

  • "We absolutely love Maria! She's nurtured both our kids' passion for music and helped them grow so much in their ability and confidence. When we've had schedule hiccups with our busy middle schooler, she's found creative ways to keep him engaged during his "off" weeks. And with our 5th grader - who enjoys both singing and playing piano - Maria's encouraged exploration of both disciplines wholeheartedly. Maria's clear care for her students and her obvious musical talent make her a fantastic, warm educator, whom we feel so very lucky to have found."

    Amanda Williams

  • “Maria’s years as a performer give her a deep knowledge of the anatomy & physiology of the voice, and that is an incredibly valuable part of what she passes along to her students. More importantly though, Maria’s warm & encouraging teaching style gave me, an adult learner in my thirties, the skills and confidence to begin to identify as a musician for the first time in years.”

    Sarah Lashinsky

  • “I have been taking voice lessons from Maria for several years. She consistently finds new techniques to push me out of my comfort zone. Every lesson, I feel like I learn something new about my voice and every part of my body that goes into singing. Aside from weekly lessons, she has also helped me in the studio when recording vocal takes for original songs.”

    Sean Farrell

  • “An excellent teacher, Maria chooses interesting pieces to illustrate the world of music, and adapts teaching to the learner, to help students acquire essential music skills and to progress!”

    Áine Kelly

PRICING

Maria offers lessons at her teaching studio in Lakewood Heights, online lessons as well as at-home lessons in the convenience of your own space.

  • 30min lessons: $40
    45min lessons: $55
    60min lessons: $70

  • 30min lessons: $50
    45min lessons: $65
    60min lessons: $80