My Rates

43.75

Recitals Held

Karaoke performances, Informal student workshops at the studio, annual student concerts

In-Home Lessons?

No

Education & Training

Ruth Ratliff has

Performance Experience

Explained above

Teaching Location

Studio at home in Hope, NJ

Years Teaching

10

Rate Time Period

per 45 Minutes

References Available?

Yes

MTNA Certified?

No

Personal Statement

DO YOU LOVE TO SING?? Music and singing are a vital part of most people's lives. Singing is our first instrument and one that everyone has access to. It is a deeply emotional, spiritual and natural form of creative self-expression. **** Singing is not about how good you SOUND, it?s about how good you FEEL! **** Do these problems sound familiar to you . . . ****your throat and body become tense when you sing ****your breath is shaky when you're nervous ****your high notes feel strained and tight ****you wish your voice could be more free and expressive My method can help you . . . ****Develop your singing voice to its potential in a comfortable, supportive studio environment ****Improve your confidence through singing with sensitive, empowering coaching ****Overcome the emotional and physical blocks to your vocal expression. ****Lessen the negative impact of your Inner Critic. It's important for singers to work with a voice teacher on a regular basis, someone who can hear how you really sound, rather than how you think you sound. Each voice lesson is individually tailored to your musical development and current singing awareness and needs. My teaching method is compatible with all styles of music. **** Member National Association of Teachers of Singing. **** Testimonials: I never thought I would find a voice teacher of Ruth's caliber in my area. She could easily be earning at least twice as much as she charges elsewhere. She was able to communicate to me what I needed to know to allow me to bring out the best qualities of my voice. So much so that I surprised myself on many occasions. Minnie mouse is now Diva Extraordinaire! Thanks Ruth and Jim!***** I have been a voice student of Ruth Ratliff's for several years now, and she always tries to find ways to help me understand what she's teaching. Voice is a tricky art, and technique explanations that work for some students may not work for others. She knows this and goes out of her way to help each student grasp the concepts she's teaching. She is constantly working to improve her own vocal education as well. Her patience, support and confidence in me helped me overcome personal shyness and fear to audition for a musical at a local theatre, and I performed for the first time last year. Thanks, Ruth! I couldn't have done it without you!***** Ruth has been coaching my 12 year old son for several months now, constantly holding his interest and inspiring improvement. I highly recommend her as a talented and effective voice teacher.

Newsletter?

Yes

Teacher Type

Individual

Photo

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Styles Taught

Pop Rock, Classical, Jazz, Broadway, Blues

Levels Taught

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced