HEALTHY TRAINING FOR DEVELOPING VOICES
Voice Lessons for Children and Teens in Garland, TX
Age-appropriate private voice lessons that build healthy habits, musicianship, confidence, and a lasting relationship with singing.
Young singers deserve training designed for the voice they have now.
Children and teenagers are not small adults. Their voices, attention spans, communication styles, and musical needs continue to develop. VOCES lessons are paced accordingly, with exercises and repertoire selected to encourage healthy coordination without forcing a young voice to imitate an adult sound.
Our goal is not only to help a student sing the next song. We want young singers to understand their instruments, develop musicianship, build confidence, and learn habits that can support a lifetime of healthy singing.
A Healthy Foundation Comes First
What Young Singers Learn
• Healthy breath and vocal coordination
• Pitch matching, rhythm, and beginning musicianship
• Clear diction and expressive communication
• Age-appropriate range and resonance development
• Repertoire selected for the student's voice, interests, and development
• Confidence singing independently and in front of others
• Practice habits that are realistic and sustainable
• Preparation for choir, school productions, auditions, competitions, or college study when appropriate
Lessons For Children and Teen Singers
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Lessons for Children
Focused, encouraging, and age appropriate.
For younger students, lessons combine vocal exploration with musicianship and imaginative, concrete instruction. Activities are varied to maintain attention while developing consistency. The teacher helps the student experience healthy singing through sound, movement, listening, and carefully chosen repertoire.
The Foundations Plan provides four 30-minute private lessons per month for $240 and is designed primarily for students age 14 and younger.
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Lessons for Teen Singers
Guidance through a changing voice and growing artistic identity.
Teen singers often balance choir, theatre, school auditions, changing voices, increased musical demands, and questions about their own sound. VOCES gives them a private space to develop reliable technique, make healthy adjustments, and explore who they are becoming as artists.
Students age 14 and older may be recommended for the Performance Plan, four 45-minute lessons per month at $340, or the Mastery Plan, four 60-minute lessons per month at $400, depending on goals and readiness.
Performance Opportunities
Confidence grows when preparation has a purpose
VOCES presents two main concerts each year, giving young singers an opportunity to prepare meaningful repertoire and share their progress in a supportive setting. Additional community experiences may be offered throughout the year.
Performance is approached as part of development, not as a comparison between students. Readiness, repertoire, and individual goals guide participation.
What Parents Can Expect
• An Initial Vocal Assessment before regular enrollment
• Thoughtful placement with a qualified advanced-degree voice instructor
• A plan selected according to age, goals, needs, schedule, and availability
• Age-appropriate repertoire and technical expectations
• A professional, encouraging learning environment
• Clear guidance about practice and preparation
• Performance opportunities approached according to readiness
Children & Teen Voice Lesson FAQ
Still have questions?
Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Readiness depends on the individual student's attention, communication, interest, and ability to follow instruction. The Initial Vocal Assessment helps VOCES determine whether private lessons and which lesson length are appropriate.
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Healthy instruction should respect the student's current stage of development. VOCES faculty uses age-appropriate exercises, repertoire, pacing, and expectations rather than pushing a young singer toward an adult sound.
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Yes. Lessons can support healthy technique, repertoire preparation, diction, interpretation, confidence, and audition readiness while maintaining long-term vocal development as the priority.
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No. Beginners are welcome. Pitch, rhythm, listening, and basic musicianship can be developed gradually through lessons.
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Dr. Santelices conducts the Initial Vocal Assessment and recommends placement according to the student's voice, age, goals, learning needs, schedule, and current faculty availability.
Tell us about the student's age, experience, musical interests, goals, and availability. We will begin with an assessment and recommend the most appropriate path.