With 20 years of teaching experience, one-on-one lessons provide personalized attention for a customized learning experience. You can grow your voice and piano skills in a variety of styles, including musical theatre, contemporary, and classical with encouraging guidance.

30-minute, 45-minute, and 60-minute options available
Voice lessons for all levels from beginner to professional
Piano lessons for beginners and intermediate players
Combo lessons for voice and piano
Preparation for auditions, competitions, and performances

Lesson Offerings

Learning to sing and play an instrument like the piano are skills, acquired through study and diligent practice. Talent can be developed and everyone has a voice! If you can speak, you can sing. If you can read, you can learn to read music! Come learn with me in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Voice Lessons

My students are:

artists performing professionally and emerging pros who need trusted support
singers preparing for auditions
dancers and actors working to be a "triple threat"
high school students looking at college programs
beginners of all ages looking to develop skills
avocational singers who want to improve their voice

Piano Lessons
and Combo Lessons

I teach beginner piano and combo voice and piano lessons.

Want to accompany yourself as you sing? Or develop skills in both instruments? We work on sight reading, developing coordination, solo piano repertoire, and building self-accompanying skills.

Read Joanie's published work on singing!

With articles in Classical Singer, where she is also the editor, Joanie is a trusted expert in the industry.

Check out Joanie's book

on practice habits:

Practicing for Singers

And a practice journal, coming soon!

Read Student Testimonials

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you focus on in a lesson?

I focus on the things that create good habits for singers, pianists and dual instrument performers: posture, breathing, tone, diction, intonation (tuning), range, musicality, musical style, dramatic interpretation, reading music (theory), and building confidence.

What is your teaching philosophy?

If music enriches your soul, and you want to learn from a teacher who develops those skills with consistent kindness in a positive, fun way, welcome!

Does that mean you have a friction-free studio?

Absolutely not! Learning requires friction. In fact, to learn any skill or concept, it must be effortful. I use research-backed pedagogical techniques to build confident, thoughtful learners at all levels.

Do you have packages?

No. My students book on an as needed basis. If you'd like to reserve a "regular" time, please inquire at your next lesson, or via the contact form.

When and where do you teach?

12-7 Mondays (Midtown or Chelsea/Soho)

1-7 Tuesdays (Upper West Side)

12-6 Wednesdays (Inwood studio)

12-4 Thursdays (Inwood studio)

My Inwood studio is located close to the A 207, 1 215, and Metro North Marble Hill stops.

What about online lessons?

I can teach online Monday-Thursday using the video app that is most comfortable for you.

I'd like a lesson that is outside the days and times listed above.