OUR STUDIO
At our music studio in Snoqualmie, we offer private singing, piano, and guitar songwriting, and music theory lessons & classes for kids, teens, and adults. Intentionally tailored for the school year and other busy schedules.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Because singing comes so naturally to many of us, we often don’t realize that there are ways to sing that are healthy, efficient and effective, and many ways that can be just the opposite.
Good vocal technique is all about releasing unnecessary body tension and strain, learning to harness and utilize the breath efficiently, and creating resonance to achieve a wonderful sound. When students discover these skills, singing becomes effortless, lovely and incredibly enjoyable.
At Cascade Voice Academy, we truly believe that anyone can improve his or her voice regardless of age, experience or perceived “talent” and we invite you to come explore that possibility with us!
7-10 YR OLD SINGERS
With Angy, these singers will spend 60 mins exploring note reading, playing rhythms on varied instruments such as piano, or varied percussion, singing techniques, harmonizing, and FUN MUSIC MAKING. There may also be some exploration of keyboarding, depending on class size.
As always, we will be encouraging a strong sense of community through the joy of making a wide range of sounds, a growth mentality, and a celebration of individuality and expression.
This is a full year long course. (Sept 11th-June 9th) . This will be a very small class of similarly aged students, which can meet online.
This class is 1 hr. There are NO CLASSES for school breaks and on the Studio masterclass weeks (Nov 1st, Jan 3rd, March 20th, May 29th ) These may take place at alternate venues.
OUR VOICE/PIANO/GUITAR PROGRAM
Our Voice/Piano/Guitar Program is a 10 month program designed to follow the school year (Sept-June). We follow all Snoqualmie School District holidays and breaks. Our year-long Music Program includes:
Weekly Private Lessons -50-min lessons with exercises and songs chosen to help you grow.
4 Group Studio Classes w/ Live Pianist - Safe, stress-free opportunities to perform the music you've been working on with fellow voice students. These may take place at alternate venues.
Access to All Special Events - Workshops, contests, concerts and other musical activities. There will be several performance opportunities in the Snoqualmie, North Bend Issaquah and Bellevue Communities. We will also hold an acting, monologue, music theory, and other workshops from time to time.
Multiple shows and Recitals w/ Live Professional Band or Pianist (typically about 1 per month) - Show off your progress to your families!! Our most recent ones were at The Lucky 7 Bar and Grill, The Black Dog Cafe and The Wildflower Wine Bar. We always perform at the Bellevue Square mall during the holiday season. Our previous shows have also taken place at Tula’s Jazz Club, Wildflower Wine Club, and is scheduled to take place at The Lucky 7 Bar & Grill this June with a live professional rock band!! These are just a few examples of some of the fun performances we do!
SUMMER SESSION
Our summer session is 11 weeks and designed allow for flexibility during those busy summer months. Our Summer Session includes:
5/7/9 Private Lessons - 1-hour lessons with exercises and songs chosen to help you grow. These can be scheduled using the student scheduling page. My schedule is already on the website. You can just go in, pay, and pick your most convenient 5/7/9 lessons days/times that are available!
1 Audition Workshop - Students will come out of this workshop with a fully prepared, trialed and cleaned up 1 minute monologue and 1 minute song segment to get them prepared for their upcoming auditions in Sept or throughout the year. We will have professional directors Sara Dunlap-Bogan, Drama Teacher and musical director from Mt Si HS, and Ben Bentler, Musical Director/Voice Teacher at Village Theater KidStage, giving a constructive critique of your audition. Students will have the opportunity to perform their audition, clean it up and perform it again! This will be a fun and safe environment to make mistakes, make corrections, and learn a lot about auditioning!
TRY A LESSON
Curious about our music program? Contact us to setup your first lesson with Angy, Rachael, or Danny by visiting our “Lesson Registration” page under the “For Students” header.
Cascade Voice Academy Covid-19 Protocols
The safety of our families and staff are of the utmost importance to Cascade Voice Academy.
We require all of our teachers and staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19. We also have a hospital grade hepa filter in the studio that cleans the air 5 times/hr.
If you or someone you have been in contact with contracts Covid-19:
Please call us to cancel your classes immediately if you suspect that you or someone you have been in contact with contracts Covid-19. We require a negative Covid-19 test to return to the studio. In the case that you are in this position, we will go to online classes when possible.
Wearing Masks:
Masks are optional now. Cascade Voice Academy staff will always be wearing a mask over their mouth and nose, if requested by students.
Do not come to class if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone with Covid-19!!
Please do NOT come to class if you are not feeling well or have any of these Covid-19 symptoms:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
In the case that you contract Covid-19:
If you contract Covid-19, we ask that you let us know immediately so that we can inform the class. If this occurs we will go virtual for 2 weeks before returning to the studio. We will not share your name with the class.
Maintaining a 6 foot distance from students, teachers, and staff
Students, Teachers, and Staff will maintain a safe, Social Distance of 6 feet.
Prior to entering Cascade Voice Academy:
If you have a temperature, have been exposed to a person with Covid-19 or have any symptoms related to Covid-19, the flu or common cold, please do not come to Cascade Voice Academy. We do not want to risk contaminating staff, students or the space. We will arrange for your child to switch to a virtual class until they are better.
CANCELLATIONS & MAKE-UP LESSONS
Each student is eligible for 1 make-up lesson during each session. You must give at least 24 hours notice if you are canceling a lesson time for illness or emergency. You must give at least 1 week notice or longer for vacations or rehearsals. All other cancellations will not be eligible for a make up lesson.
PUNCTUALITY
Students are required to arrive on time with all music books and folders needed for that day's lesson. Please call or text if you will be more than 5 minutes late. Please prepare yourself with enough time to arrive at lessons. If you are late, that time is not made up. Repeated lateness will not be tolerated. If a time doesn't work for your schedule, please alert me to the problem and we can try to find a suitable solution. Students later than 15 minutes from start time, without a call, forfeit that lesson and will be charged
HOLIDAYS & INCLEMENT WEATHER
Cascade Voice Academy follows all Snoqualmie School District Holidays and inclement weather cancellations. Lessons that are cancelled due to inclement weather will be made up with a group class.
TERMINATION OF LESSONS
If you decide to terminate lessons at any time during the year, any tuition fees already paid will not be reimbursed whether or not the student chooses to attend the remaining lessons for the session. If you are late in paying tuition and then decide to terminate lessons, you are still financially responsible for paying the entire tuition.
PRACTICE & PARENT SUPPORT
Practice is important no matter what age. The more that one does something, the better one becomes. Work with your child to set up a daily, uninterrupted practice time to establish a routine. Sufficient scheduled practice time, on a daily basis, is the surest guarantee that your child will experience consistent progress. All lessons will be recorded to help with this. Parents should ask their child how practicing is going. Listen to your son or daughter practicing. Show interest in their progress. Give praise. Singing is a very vulnerable act. It takes courage. Having a safe and positive environment brings out the best in everyone!
ACCEPTANCE INTO CASCADE VOICE ACADEMY
We have the right to refuse service to anyone. Please know that we do not accept everyone as a student. Our personalities must be compatible as well as an understanding of goals and expectations. Focus is a big factor for acceptance. If your son or daughter has trouble maintaining focus for 20 - 30 mins, then, perhaps, the time may not be right for them. Be patient. Learning takes courage and drive.