I use images of popular cartoon characters, for example, (such as "Patrick" from "Sponge-Bob") for constrictor relaxation as well as an example of a "low belly breath" in breathing exercises. I also use animal sounds and imaginative play such as imitating a "frog" posture to find a low breath, to help the child discover the different healthy sounds she or he can make, and the necessary breath support that he or she can create.

Children (and even playful adults) learn breath management skill by blowing on pinwheels or blowing soap bubbles. Many children are kinesthetic learners and explore the voice in these ways.

Work is usually also done with the child's speaking voice, because whatever they can speak they can usually sing! Good speech habits and speech flexibility are the foundation of the singing voice. What a person does with their voice all day long will certainly affect how well they sing.

If there is an interest I teach basic musicianship skills to children using fun charts, worksheets and manipulatives. Your child will be reading music in no time!

Children seem to benefit from simple ear-training exercises so that they can develop excellent ear-larynx coordination as well as learn to hear, identify and sing different musical intervals. I strongly believe that every child can sing in tune, know the basic major scale, and identify basic musical intervals with practice.

I also offer a large selection of karaoke music which can be adjusted for key and tempo. We have Broadway, Jewish, Gospel, pop, standards, country, classical and children's music. They can also sing with a live microphone and record themselves on a CD.

Voice lessons are fun, playful and creative for most children. They learn excellent vocal habits that they can take into adulthood for healthy, easy and beautiful voice production.