Jocelyn teaches a variety of skills (all important to being a well round musician):
VOICE LESSONS:
The Scofield Studio accepts vocal students of all skill levels. She firmly believes music and singing is not something for just professionals and the very gifted. Everyone has a voice inside them. Everyone has potential. However, she does have 2 requirements: a wiling spirit & a good attitude. Ms. Scofield accepts voice students ranging from 10 years old and up. For younger singers, Jocelyn incorporates the Gordon Music Learning Technique, a holistic learning approach to singing and music. There is a larger focus on the fundamentals of music: pitch and rhythm. For all beginning students, a trial lesson is required.
Age 5-10 Recommendation: | ||
Skill Level | Lesson Length | |
• Beginner | • 30 Minutes | |
• Intermediate | • 30-45 Minutes |
Ages 10-15 Recommendation: | ||
Skill Level | Lesson Length | |
• Beginner-Intermediate | • 30-45 Minutes | |
• Intermediate-Advanced | • 45-60 Minutes |
Ages 15 & Up Recommendation: | ||
Skill Level | Lesson Length | |
• Beginner-Intermediate | • 45-60 Minutes | |
• Intermediate-Advanced | • 60 Minutes |
EAR TRAINING:
Ear training is usually incorporated into every voice lesson. Jocelyn puts a high level of importance on it because a good ear enables a singer to:
• Quickly learn songs
• Sing in tune (stay in the key signature)
• Harmonize
• Create Melodies/Music
• Sight-reading
MUSIC THEORY:
• Learn/Understand key & time signatures
• Learn/Understand intervals and how they relate to the piano
• Count/Read rhythms
• Learn the staff, clefs, and note names
• Understand major and minor modalities
SONGWRITING:
• Learn common song structures
• Learn how to construct a singable melody
• Learn how to craft effective lyrics
• Learn how to create an accompaniment for your melody
• Learn the business basics of songwriting
PIANO:
• Learn the staff, clefs, and note names
• Understand time and key signatures
• Learn chords
• Read music (treble and bass clef)