Singing & Music Lessons for Children, Teens & Adults
Music has the power to inspire, encourage, and connect us. Whether you're searching for children's voice lessons, adult singing lessons, or beginner vocal training, New Song Music Haven provides a supportive environment where students of all ages can develop their voices and grow in confidence.
We are committed to instilling a lifelong love for music excellence in Orff Schulwerk and vocal performance in Central Virginia. Scholarships and military discounts are available.
“Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.” Psalm 98:7
Lessons at New Song Music Haven blend skill-building with joy, creativity, and thoughtful structure.
My teaching style focuses on strong fundamentals (breath support, expressive singing, rhythmic accuracy, and ensemble awareness) while also allowing room for play, imagination, and personal discovery. Students learn through movement, practice, improvisation, and hands-on music-making, developing confidence they can carry into every area of life.
Vocal & Music Lesson Offerings
I offer military discounts and scholarships for lessons.
Please inquire with me if you’re eligible for either of these discounts!
Mature singers welcome....
Music is for every stage of life, including the rich and expressive voices of post-menopausal singers and mature male voices.
Whether you’re exploring new vocal colors, refining your breath support, voice placement, or rediscovering your love of singing, New Song Music Haven offers a nurturing space. Your lessons are rooted in dedicated research of singing through change, personal encouragement and solid exercises to strengthen your beautiful voice. Here, your voice is welcomed, celebrated, and strengthened.
Grow your musical skills...
I enjoy instructing students on pitched and un-pitched percussion instruments through play, movement and singing in a group environment. Collaboration evolves by playing and performing with others in a fun and unique setting. Orff classes are an excellent preparation for middle school band or orchestra, and enhance piano & voice lessons.
Learn to sing...
Teaching vocal technique through private singing lessons helps students develop their own, unique voice. Whether you are new to singing, or need help with a musical theatre role, college auditions, or brushing up breath support, I have many years of experience with singers of varying needs.
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS
These lessons work well for seriously interested students with piano or instrumental background, who desire to improve their voices, or mature singers desiring to work on range and flexibility. Lessons begin with breathing technique, warm-ups to discover wider vocal range, and conclude with song interpretation, and performance etiquette.
BUDDY VOICE LESSONS
Enjoy singing with a friend or sibling! Discover your individual voice while singing together and encouraging each other separately during your 50 minute lessons. Lessons begin with breathing technique, warm-ups to discover wider vocal range, and conclude with song interpretation, and performance etiquette.
BEGINNING PIANO LESSONS
Beginning Piano Lessons introduce students to foundational piano technique, music theory, note reading, rhythm, and musicianship. Lessons are designed to help students develop strong fundamental skills while building confidence and enjoyment at the piano. Consistent practice at home is an important part of making progress between lessons.
CHILDREN'S PLAY & SING!
PENNY WORK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Grymes Memorial School: 13775 Spicers Mill Rd., Orange (1st driveway)
To accommodate busy family schedules, please choose from Section I or Section II of our music classes. Your child will gain experience in music ensemble participation through instruments and choral singing. Final sharing for parents takes place during last class on December 15, @ 5pm. All students from homeschool, public and private education environments are welcome!
What to expect:
Ages K-4th grade: General Public
Tuesdays, 09/22/26 - 12/15/26
- Grades K - 4th, Homeschool/Public/Private
- Section I: 3:30 - 4:30 (FULL)
- Section II: 4:00 - 5:00 (4 seats max)
- $180/fall session (inquire about installments)
- Siblings recieve 50% discount; scholarships also available.
- Sessions run Tuesdays, 09/22/26 - 12/15/26
Frequently Asked Questions
- Fall Session: September 22–December 17, 2026
- Spring Session: February 1–April 26, 2027
Specific dates vary slightly by lesson type. Please see the individual lesson descriptions above for details.
How long do lessons run?
Private and Buddy Voice Lessons are offered Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2–6 PM. Specific lesson times are arranged when you register.
What days of the week do you teach?
Private students may opt out. Group students are required to perform, similar to how sports teams participate in games.
May I opt out of the student recital?
Wonderful! These lessons support intellectual, social, artistic, and emotional growth for students of all interests. I love teaching future engineers and teachers just as much as future performers.
What if my child doesn’t want to become a professional musician?
Call or email using the contact info below. After registration, I will send a list of required books, supplies, and studio policies. Scholarships and military discounts are available.
How do I register?
For private/buddy lessons, one parent is required to stay during lesson time for children under 18.
Do I need to stay with my kids during their lessons?
Session tuition can be paid securely online through PayPal or by check. To pay online, visit the registration page for your specific lesson or class—and use the Pay Online with PayPal button listed with that offering.
A small online payment fee is added to PayPal payments to help cover payment processing costs. The fee is included in the price shown on the PayPal payment button.
Prefer to pay by check? You can avoid the online payment fee by paying by check. Please contact New Song Music Haven to arrange check payment.
Need to spread out your tuition payments? Three-payment installment plans are available by request. Please contact us to arrange an installment payment schedule.
What payment options are available?
