Frequently Asked Questions

First, we will focus on the fundamentals of proper technique: posture, breathing and vowel shaping. These elements will be reinforced with powerful vocal exercises, including scales to both determine your vocal range, and to get an indication of your pitch accuracy. The second part of the lesson is spent applying the fundamentals to a song of your choice (with an instrumental available on YouTube)

All lessons are pre-paid online with credit or debit card at the time of scheduling (or deducted from a pre-paid Saver Packaged an answer to this item.  We can also help you with scheduling.

Yes. There are Visual Feedback exercises and techniques to help students who want to learn how to match pitch "feel" the processes required to navigate pitch vocally. 

We pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and safe place to sing. We disinfect microphone & all other “high touch” items, in between each student, and ask the student (and no more than one guest), to wear a mask & use the hand sanitizer located directly in front of studio door. The student & coach will remain 6 feet apart during the lesson and both will be able to comfortably remove their masks to sing, as there will be a clear acrylic “sneeze guard” stand in place.

This depends on several factors, but what is most important is that the student practice daily. Singing is a physical process and it is important to develop vocal “muscle memory” to sing better, and more efficiently over time. It is best to practice without interruptions, and to practice with specific goals in mind. In general, students should aim to put in a solid 25-30 minutes of practice daily. For students who seek to become singing professionals or who have taken voice lessons for several years, practice can last an hour or more.

Most definitely. Carmen Jones helps students pick out appropriate selections for all their competitions, shows, and auditions. As an active performer, Carmen Jones is dedicated to helping his students achieve their performing goals.