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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
- 01Intro to Vocal Basics.Payment is due at the beginning of each lesson. Pay-per-class lessons may be paid either in cash or online.Lessons may be canceled at any time. However, due to high demand and limited availability, students are kindly asked to cancel online as soon as possible, preferably by the morning of the scheduled lesson, so that another student may have the opportunity to book.FlexiVoice Journey.Payment is due at the beginning of each lesson.Pay-per-class lessons may be paid either in cash or online.For students choosing the installment option, the first installment, equivalent to the cost of eight lessons, is due at the first lesson attended during the semester. The second installment, covering the remaining balance, is due at the final lesson of the semester. The final balance will be calculated based on the total number of lessons attended during the semester.Installment payments may be made either in cash or online.Lessons may be canceled at any time. However, due to high demand and limited availability, students are kindly asked to cancel online as soon as possible, preferably no later than the morning of the scheduled lesson, so that another student may have the opportunity to book.Center Stage Experience.Full payment is due at the time of registration.Due to the extensive planning involved, including scheduling, venue reservations, organizational preparation, and the minimum participant requirement, Center Stage Experience registrations cannot be rescheduled and are non-refundable.Shop.Payment for all Shop purchases is due at the time of purchase and no later than 24 hours after the order is placed. Orders not paid within this timeframe will be automatically canceled.All Shop purchases are non-refundable.All Services and Products.By booking a service and/or purchasing a product from Voce Risoluto Voice Studio, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Payment, Booking, Cancellation Policy.
- 02Students are kindly asked to arrive on time for their scheduled lessons. To ensure a fair and consistent experience for everyone, lessons will end at their scheduled time and cannot be extended to make up for late arrivals.
- 03During your Intro to Vocal Basics, you can expect the following:Duration: 30 minutes.Discussion: We will discuss your singing dreams, goals, and expectations. Additionally, we will briefly cover the concept of “breath support” and provide exercises to enhance your breath control.Vocal Warm-Up: You will participate in a 5- to 10-minute vocal warm-up to prepare your voice for singing.Song Performance: If you have prepared a song of your choice, you will have the opportunity to sing it during the session.Technique Enhancement: The session will conclude with a discussion of improving your vocal production, focusing on voice quality.We aim to provide a comprehensive and informative introductory voice lesson tailored to your vocal aspirations.
- 04A FlexiVoice Journey is a 50-min private voice lesson at Voce Risoluto Voice Studio, designed to help you build a healthy, expressive, and confident voice. Each lesson may include:Warm-up: We begin with vocal exercises tailored to your voice, focusing on range, flexibility, coordination, and vocal freedom.Technique & Repertoire: Lessons combine technical development with work on your chosen repertoire - whether songs, arias, or vocal exercises. Together, we refine technique, interpretation, phrasing, dynamics, diction, and musical expression.Individual Feedback: Throughout the lesson, you will receive constructive feedback and practical guidance to help you improve vocal technique, breath management, resonance, vowel formation, and overall vocal efficiency.Practice Between Lessons: Each lesson concludes with personalized practice recommendations designed to support steady progress between sessions.At Voce Risoluto, every voice is approached as unique. Because vocal production is influenced by physical, mental, and emotional factors, each lesson is adapted to your individual goals, current needs, and vocal condition. Rather than following a fixed formula, every session is designed to help you make meaningful progress while supporting long-term vocal health.
- 05To make the most of your lesson, please bring the following:A bottle of water: Staying hydrated is essential for healthy vocal production.Printed sheet music (if applicable): If you have repertoire you would like to work on, please bring printed copies of your sheet music.Printed song lyrics: Please bring a printed copy of the lyrics, preferably with double spacing between the lines to allow room for notes and annotations during the lesson.A voice recorder (or mobile phone): Recording your lesson is encouraged, as it provides a valuable reference for your practice between lessons.Arriving prepared helps you make the most of your lesson time and supports steady progress from week to week.
- 06Every lesson at Voce Risoluto Voice Studio includes:A private teaching spaceA quiet, dedicated space where you can focus entirely on your vocal development.Bottled waterIf you forget to bring your own, bottled water is always available during your lesson.Sheet music (PDF, when available)A complimentary PDF copy of the sheet music can be provided when the sheet music is legally available for purchase through public music databases.Practice resourcesWhen appropriate, you will receive melody recordings and links to reference or karaoke tracks to support your practice between lessons.Repertoire guidanceIf you would like help selecting music, guidance is available to help you choose repertoire that suits your voice, interests, and current stage of development.At Voce Risoluto, every lesson is designed to provide not only technical instruction but also the resources and guidance needed to help you continue making progress between lessons.
- 07To help you get the most out of your lesson, we recommend the following:Arrive relaxedTake a few moments before your lesson to slow down, clear your mind, and arrive ready to focus.Practice your breathing exercisesBefore each lesson, revisit the breathing exercises introduced during your first session. They provide an excellent foundation for healthy vocal production and help prepare your voice for singing.If you're a beginner, avoid overusing your voice beforehandUntil healthy vocal habits are well established, avoid extensive singing before your lesson. Instead, complete a gentle 10-minute warm-up to awaken your voice without unnecessary strain.Arriving relaxed and prepared allows you to make the most of your lesson time and supports steady progress from week to week.
- 08Yes. At the end of each lesson, you will receive personalized practice recommendations based on your individual goals and current stage of development. Together, we will identify one to three key areas for you to focus on before your next lesson.Consistent practice is one of the most important factors in developing healthy vocal habits and making steady progress. As a general guideline, beginners are encouraged to practice for 15 - 30 minutes a day, allowing one day each week for vocal rest. More experienced singers may practice for an hour or longer, depending on their goals, vocal health, and schedule.Even if you only have 10 minutes, a short vocal warm-up is always worthwhile. The most important thing is to build a consistent practice routine rather than striving for perfection.Regular practice reinforces what you learn during your lessons and allows each session to build naturally on the last.
- 09At Voce Risoluto, we believe that becoming a confident singer means more than developing vocal technique. It also means learning to communicate through music and feeling at ease on stage.Center Stage is Voce Risoluto's signature experience, designed to give students the opportunity to share the repertoire they have developed throughout the semester. It is a chance to apply the skills learned in private lessons while building confidence, stage presence, and performance experience in a supportive and encouraging environment.The program consists of two sessions and is typically offered twice a year - in May and again in late November or early December, at the end of each semester.The first session is a dress rehearsal in which students perform for one another, become familiar with the performance setting, receive feedback, and make any final adjustments before the live performance.The second session is the live performance. Students are welcome to invite family and friends to celebrate their achievements and enjoy the music they have worked so hard to prepare.Center Stage is open to all students currently enrolled at Voce Risoluto Voice Studio. Participation is entirely optional but highly encouraged. Performing is an invaluable part of the learning process, helping students develop confidence, stage presence, resilience, and artistic expression in ways that cannot be achieved in the practice room alone.As Center Stage is created exclusively for Voce Risoluto students, participation is limited to students who are currently enrolled in the studio.Please note that Center Stage is subject to venue availability and a minimum number of participants. Due to venue scheduling and event planning requirements, the performance date is fixed and cannot be changed once announced.
- 10At this time, Voce Risoluto Voice Studio offers in-person lessons only. We believe that the personal interaction, immediate feedback, and hands-on guidance provided during face-to-face lessons create the most effective learning environment for developing a healthy, confident voice.If you are unable to attend lessons in person, you may still benefit from professional feedback through the Recording Evaluation service available in the Shop. This option allows you to submit recordings and receive personalized guidance to support your vocal development remotely.Voce Risoluto continuously reviews its programs and services to best meet the needs of its students. Should online lessons become available in the future, this page will be updated accordingly.
- 11To submit your recording for evaluation, please provide it in audio or video format of the best quality accessible to you. You can send it via WhatsApp or Telegram, or share a link to your social media account (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook).Once you have submitted your recording, you can expect to receive the Evaluation Report within 72 hours. It will be delivered to you via your preferred channel, ensuring convenience and accessibility.
- 12Recording evaluation report will include detailed evaluation and recommendations on each of the following categories. You may download a Sample Evaluation Report below. BREATHING: well balanced breath support, lacking breath support, or pushed too much. LARYNX: is position high, low, neutral; is position appropriate for the style. COMPRESSION: not enough compression, balanced or over compressed. VOCAL REGISTRATION: chest, mix, head voice; are they balanced; is the register used appropriately for the style; which register requires more attention and what type of attention, etc. RESONANCE: intensity / quality of the tone; is it squeezed, thin, muffled, brilliant, balanced, etc. JAW, TONGUE, EMBOUCHURE (video evaluations only): is jaw relaxed and moves freely, does it move forward; is tongue retracted or not; is mouth opens too wide or not. THE PHYSICAL BODY (video evaluations only): posture, head and neck alignment, are there any tensions in the movement, does body lean forward/backward, etc. STYLE AND PERFORMANCE: does overall quality of the voice and performance match the style of the song. SOUL: general “feeling” from the song; what emotional response does it bring out. GENERAL COMMENTS: any other uncategorized comments and recommendations.
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