LESSONS
VOICE
HARP
COMPOSITION
BOSTON, MA
AND ONLINE
What Anna Teaches
General Musicianship: time feel, ear training, expression, rhythm, tone production, individual artistry
Voice:
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My technique approach can be summarized like this: giving yourself more color options, and knowing that your voice can make so many different sounds when you have a fundamental understanding of how to use techniques
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Breathing, support, air flow - the key to all healthy singing
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Placement and register transitions, compression
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Mix voice - what is it, and how do I do it?
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Expression
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Improvisation in the jazz/modern idiom
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Jazz style and the non-jazz stylings
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Styles taught: jazz, musical theater, singer-songwriter style, pop/folk
Pedal Harp:
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Making sure we have a strong technical foundation with good sound production, agility, and nuance
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Harmonic and chordal understanding in regards to how it works with the pedals
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Comping patterns for different styles
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Improvisation
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Rhythmic freedom
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Self-accompanying, or accompanying others
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How to use the harp in a band setting
Composition:
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Tools for developing ideas
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What is a strong melody, chord progression, or gesture
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Writing lyrics - how to access what's already inside you
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Tools for getting out of a rut
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Music theory - harmonic/melodic understanding, notation
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Instrumentation and orchestration
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How to arrange what you wrote for different ensembles
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Voice
Graduate Artist Certificate in Performance, Jazz Harp/Voice
Although it's not the majority of how I spend my time anymore, I love teaching and working individually with each of my students towards their unique goals! Before re-locating to Boston, I held a position as adjunct professor in jazz voice at the University of North Texas. I have several years of experience teaching students from high school age up to college and professional levels.
I only keep a couple or so students at a time to make sure I have time to give each student the attention they deserve. That being said, don't be afraid to reach out if you are interested in lessons! I love working with people who have ambitions for their growth.
Studio Policies
TO SCHEDULE A LESSON:
Please send an email to anna(at)annajalkeus.com briefly describing your experience in the lesson area, and I will get back to you to work out the details. No commitment necessary to schedule an initial 30 minute lesson.
Rates 2020:
In studio: $70 - 60min
Online: $65 - 60min
Initial 30 min evaluation lesson: $45
Cancellations must be done 24 hours in advance. Payment is due at the time of the lesson.
My home studio is located in Roslindale, MA.
Disclaimer
As a general rule, I only accept intermediate and advanced students. If you are unsure of your level, don't be afraid to reach out! If there's room for you on the roster and our student/teacher relationship seems to be working well I am not against taking students of all levels.
Student Testimonials
