Vocal instruction is available to children and adults of all experience levels—from beginners through the most advanced levels of study. Lessons are scheduled at our Downtown, Towson, Howard County, Frederick, and Annapolis Peabody Preparatory locations on an individual basis and are contingent upon teacher availability.
Private Voice Lessons
All new students interested in private lessons must schedule a placement hearing by submitting an “inquiry” on our Registration page. Those interested in Singing for Children, Singing for Teens and Singing for Adults group class, Introduction to Musical Theater and Acting for Singers may register without a hearing.
The placement hearing is a friendly opportunity for voice faculty to hear you and assess the best course of study for your age, stage, and goals. Be prepared to sing at the audition and bring a music score for the pianist, if needed. You can also sing something unaccompanied (ex: a folk song, Happy Birthday, or America the Beautiful). After the placement audition, students will either be placed with a private teacher (depending on availability of the faculty) or recommended for a group voice class.
Teens & Adults
Our teen and adult Voice Lessons are appropriate for students 12 years and older who wish to develop their voice. Students in the program have the opportunity to rehearse their songs with a staff pianist; to sing in Vocal Repertoire Classes (Master Classes with the voice faculty); and to perform in Voice Department Recitals. Students without prior vocal experience may wish join one of our small and friendly group classes for a semester before they begin private lessons.
Youth/Pre-teens
Our “Songbird” program has been specifically created to serve the needs of young singers 9-12 years old who wish to study voice, including those going through their adolescent voice change. Students will work on healthy and age-appropriate skills through a curated song curriculum to prepare them for a lifetime of vocal and musical study. Students will have the opportunity to perform at the end of each semester.
Chorus Plus Voice Lessons
Chorus Plus lessons are exclusively for members of Peabody Children’s Chorus, ages 9 and older.
Group Classes
While private lessons form the backbone of the Voice Program, we also offer many classes for students of all age and interests!
Singing for Children/Teens/Adults
Not quite ready to commit to private lessons? Consider one of our small, friendly group classes! This is a great starting point for those without prior singing experience, or who wish to refresh their skills before moving on to private lessons. See catalog to register. No audition required.
Acting for Singers
Power up your singing with stronger expression skills! Our Acting for Singers class for students 13-18 gives singers the tools to perform more effectively, whether it’s for the school musical, college auditions, or just to put the song across more effectively. No audition required
Introduction to Musical Theater
Our Introduction to Musical Theater class lets singers 13-18 explore singing in belt, crossover, and classical styles, prepare for auditions, and gain better understanding of the genres. This course pairs well with Acting for Singers. No audition required
Vocal Performance Academy
The Vocal Performance Academy, or VPA, brings together highly motivated high school classical singers at upper-intermediate and advanced levels in a collaborative but challenging environment for enrichment classes, additional studies, and performances. By audition only.
Voice Music Certificate
For the high school classical voice student interested in a rigorous pre-college experience, the Voice Department offers the Voice Music Certificate. The program is completed in two levels: the Intermediate Certificate, and the Advanced Pre-College Certificate. Students must be enrolled in private lessons; teacher recommendation required.
Once you’re ready to register for classes and/or individual instruction, please visit our registration page. For a listing of all our voice classes and individual instruction opportunities, see our Voice Department course offerings.
