Our CVA Musical Theatre Revue Dress rehearsal on our beautiful outdoor stage.

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!

OUR VOICE & PERFORMING PROGRAM

Our Voice & 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 - Only CVA students will be invited to attend and participate in 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. These shows may have a registration fee and ticket fee to help to cover the cost of the space rental, sound and lighting, and band/pianist fees. Workshops and contests are not covered by tuition.

  • 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 Open Mics, Boxley’s Jazz Club. We often 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, Boxley’s Jazz Club with a live, professional Jazz Trio, and The Lucky 7 Bar & Grill 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 to allow for flexibility during those busy summer months. Our Summer Session includes:

  • 6 or 8 Private Lessons packages - 1-hour lessons with exercises and songs chosen to help you grow. These can be scheduled using the student scheduling page. Our schedules are up to date in the registration section. You can just go in, pay, and pick your most convenient 6 or 8 lessons days/times that are available!

  • 1 End-of-Summer Recital- This is our super fun, end of summer musical celebration, which takes place on our new, beautiful out-door stage!

TRY A LESSON

Curious about our music program? Click here to purchase your first lesson with Angy, Rachael, or CJ by visiting our “Lesson Registration” page under the “For Students” header.

 

Cascade Voice Academy Sickness Policy

The safety of our families and staff are of the utmost importance to Cascade Voice Academy.

If you or someone you live with is sick:

Please call us to cancel your classes immediately if you suspect that you or someone you live with is sick.

Wearing Masks:

If you aren’t sure if you are sick, Please wear a mask throughout your lesson or come online. Cascade Voice Academy staff will be wearing a mask over their mouth and nose, if requested by students. We all perform a lot, and getting sick can be both emotionally, physically, and financially taxing for us. Please be kind and error on the side of caution!

Do not come to class if you are not feeling well!! 

CANCELLATIONS & MAKE-UP LESSONS

Each student is eligible for 1 make-up lesson during each summer session and for each semester during the school year. 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.