Susan G. TakeLessons Instructor voice, musical theatre, piano, guitar, acting , audition prep, & recording studio prep. downs blvd., Franklin, TN

Hi Potential Students,

I have been singing and acting my heart out since early childhood, which is where my love of music and musicals began. Growing up and hour outside of New York City, I saw my first Broadway musical at age 5. I have been hooked ever since.

By the time I started High School I had been in many shows, sang with vaious bands and spent countless hours at the piano.

After college, I started "pounding the pavements" of NY in hopes of landing my first big break. It didn't take long for me to realise that my feet weren't made for pavement pounding. I didn't like not knowing when and if I was going to work.  I didn't like not having a job to go to everyday and mostly, I didn't like not having any money. Uh oh ...a big stumbling block!

So, for awhile I felt really displaced. Then, one day a friend asked me to help her learn a song for an audition that she was going on. The hours flew by. I loved helping her learn the song, transpose it on the piano and giving her tips on how to make the song "her own". WOW...I knew what I was going to do with my life...Teach and Coach music and theatre!

I relocated to the Orlando area and spent ten years directing Children's Theatre, teaching piano and guitar and coaching aspiring vocalists. Every now and then I would perform with a band or in a play. Still, I felt happiest helping others find their place in the spotlight...(Hence, my headline for this bio)

While in Florida I met Scott, the love of my life. Today we are married and live here in Tennessee. We both love the area. Since moving here I have written and directed several plays (mostly for children). I teach piano and guitar and some of my young vocal students are going to "knock Nashville right off it's feet" in a few years.

I have a studio in Franklin and another inside a new music facility in Nashville. I work there on Saturdays and Thursdays.

So, if you are a parent of a child who has expressed an interest in music or theatre, or if you are an adult looking to get back into music etc., then, I may be the teacher for you. Take a lesson and see!

SCHEDULE~

MONDAYS~FRANKLIN

TUESDAYS~FRANKLIN

WEDNESDAYS~FRANKLIN

THURSDAYS~NASHVILLE

WEEKENDS~ NASHVILLE

VOCALISTS

• Increase your range
• Learn to strengthen and protect your voice
• Pick up new ways to bridge your "full voice" and your "head voice"
• Practice and learn methods to help reach higher notes
  
• Gain experience through performance opportunities
• Monitor your progress with quality cds
• Have your lesson video taped
• Prepare yourself for professional recordings
• Work on harmonies and back-ups
• Get a grasp of  the theory, terns and business skills needed to be a successful vocalist

PIANO PLAYERS

• Ages 4 & up
• Children, learn to play in a fun envirement
• Learn the "Nashville Numbers System"
• Play conventionally, by ear or "fake book" style
• Vocalists, learn to accompany yourself on the piano
• Plenty of patience for adults who haven't played in years...or ever

GUITARISTS

• Beginner and intermediate
• Learn the basics
• Great Program for vocalists who want to accompany themselves.
• Study the "Nashville Numbers System"

ACTORS

• Study in a group or one-on- one
• Scene study
• monologues
• Audition preparation
• Improve at improv.
• Voice over work for stories, commercials and recording projects (spoken)
• Accents and speech styles
  
• Work on debating skills and delivering speeches
  
• Learn how to perform a song even if you can't sing
• Performance opportunities

RECORDING STUDIO PREPARATION

• Get the most out of your studio time
• Save $$$
• Coaching before and during studio sessions
• Practice on a digital 8 track Fostex...Learn what you like about your sound and what you want to work on.

MUSIC VIDEO PREPARATION & COORDINATION

• Get help finding the right company, the right style and the right price!
• ***All students are encouraged to particiapte in a yearly showcase..."much like a recital but showcase sounds so much cooler" These are held at professional venues. They are always free and all are welcome!

voice, musical theatre, piano, guitar, acting , audition prep, & recording studio prep.

Personal and professional references available upon request.