Discover the Joy of Voice Lessons at Hoffman Academy Portland

Learn in a private, relaxed atmosphere from our talented vocalist teachers.

Individual Voice Lessons
At Hoffman Academy, you can learn effective and healthy techniques for beautiful singing with an experienced teacher who will help develop your voice to its fullest potential. Our teachers use proven techniques and vocal exercises to help develop a free, resonant, and beautiful singing tone. In combination with teacher-selected repertoire chosen for optimal vocal development, students are allowed to pursue the styles of music they enjoy, whether it be classical, folk, pop, or Broadway musicals.

Voice Lessons We Offer:

  • Private Voice Lessons (Ages 9+)

  • Private Adult Coaching (Ages 18+)

Enrollment:

Enroll in private lessons at any time & we will prorate your tuition! Subject to availability.

  • Fall Semester: September 9th, 2024 - February 1st, 2025

  • Spring Semester: Starts February 3rd, 2025!

Not local to Portland? Join us for remote voice lessons!

Questions? Contact us! Call 503.336.3121 or email office@hoffmanacademy.com

Voice lessons with Hoffman Academy Portland

We strive to inspire each student to excel in their musical performance while nurturing a lifelong passion and appreciation for music.

Unleash Your Inner Musician

Begin your music education in an engaging, nurturing environment that brings out the musician in you!

  • "I like the curriculum of traditional songs interspersed with literature at the early levels."

    Parent of a Hoffman Academy Voice Student

Voice Lesson Curriculum

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Voice lessons will focus on:

  • Developing a proper, healthy singing technique with a free, resonant tone

  • Learning to interpret and express music of diverse styles and genres

  • Building sight singing abilities

  • Increasing vocal range and agility

  • Gaining confidence in performing

  • Learning literature in foreign languages (for students interested in classical genres)

Tuition, Fees, & Schedule

Full payment of tuition and registration fees is required upon enrollment. Your payment secures your spot at the Academy and indicates your acceptance of our policies for the duration of the student’s enrollment.

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Voice Teacher/Piano Teacher
M.M. Vocal Performance, West Virginia University; B.A. Vocal Performance, University of Montana; B.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Montana; A.A. Music Education, Northwest College

Jesse Preis

Q & A

  • We recommend that students wait until they are 9 years old to begin voice lessons, for developmental reasons. The voice undergoes significant changes during early childhood, making it challenging to teach & sing effectively. For students under 9 years old, we recommend starting with piano lessons since it provides such a strong musical foundation for future voice training.

  • Yes! You are never too old for voice lessons. If you were told you couldn't sing when you were younger, let us show you that you can. Check out our Adult Programs page to learn more.

  • For detailed pricing on private voice lessons for kids, teens, and adults, please visit our Tuition page.

  • We do not provide makeup lessons for student absences. Please let your teacher know by phone ahead of time if you are feeling unwell and will not be able to attend your lesson. It is not healthy or effective to sing while sick. If you are well enough, you can opt for a virtual/Zoom music theory lesson, or your teacher will send homework and suggestions for continuing your musical learning until your next lesson.

  • Start with a $45 trial lesson and then join us for an 18-week semester. In the summer, we offer flexible packages from 1 to 10 lessons.

  • Voice lessons are typically 45 minutes. For kids ages 9 and 10, lessons can be 30 minutes, and adults or older teens may opt for 1-hour vocal lessons. See our tuition page for more details.

  • Yes, Hoffman Academy voice students who are enrolled in our semester system (i.e. not adult coaching students) participate in Come Together Week twice per Fall & Spring Semester.

  • Find our complete FAQs here, or contact the office!

Our Policies

Learn about our tuition and payment policies, as well as our code of conduct and details concerning canceled lessons.

Academy Policies

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