Singing Lessons

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PROFESSIONAL SINGER/PERFORMER AND UNIVERSITY SINGING PROFESSOR OFFERING VOICE LESSONS

Wonderland Vocal Studio

Singing lessons tailored to your individual needs & level of development.
Whether you are looking to polish your technique or you are new to singing, lessons will allow you discover your true sound and vocal potential.

THE TECHNIQUE OF SINGING
Although a creative pursuit Singing is also a physical activity which involves accessing conscious control over multiple systems.  To have consistent tone and ease in singing the aim is to build muscle memory in all muscles involved.

ADULT LESSONS

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Adult Instruction in Contemporary (Rock & Pop),Classical, & Music Theatre.
Actor Audition Preparation is also available.
I am happy to work on your current repertoire but can also provide you with a large selection of music if you are uncertain what you should be singing

CHILDREN’S LESSONS

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Children’s lessons also offered.  I have years of experience teaching children in both the classical and music theatre genres.  Over the past 15 years I have run a number of musical theatre classes for local Colleges and Conservatories.

MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTION
Theory and Ear-training instruction also offered.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
I have been singing as a paid Professional Soloist in the field of Rock, Opera and Film Recording for the past 20+ years and have been teaching nearly as long.  Currently and for the past 20 years I have been the Singing Professor in the UBC Department of Theatre. In the past I have taught at: Douglas College, Mount Royal College and the British Columbia Conservatory of Music.
I feel that encouragement and support is key to teaching any student to sing and I do my best to provide this coupled with solid Vocal Technique.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
As I am still working in the field of entertainment I am well connected to the current trends in performance and auditioning and strive to provide my students with this knowledge as well.

Twice a year I hold Student Recitals where my students are given the opportunity to perform for an audience.

I also teach group singing classes.  Small Ensembles (4-9 singers) learn music in 2 or 3 part Harmony.  Styles: classical, jazz, african/world music, folk, music theatre, gospel, popular and  spirituals.  At the end of each Term (approximately 3 months) we go out into the community to perform for others.  This is a great singing opportunity for those who are not yet comfortable singing solo.

Remember it is never to late to follow your passion or to discover a new one!

Please contact me directly for rates and details.

raphaelwagner@hotmail.com

250 797 4100

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2 thoughts on “Singing Lessons”

  1. Craig Tompkins's avatar Craig Tompkins says:
    January 20, 2024 at 8:38 pm

    Hello Raphael, it’s been many years!!

    After 15 years in the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, I’ve decided that it’s time to retire as I’ll soon be 72. This year, I’ve had quite a few Acting for Stage and Screen students assigned to me and several of them have talked about working with you – Zach Ohori among others. I’ve been impressed with their singing abilities which are better than some of the folks in the Musical Theatre program!

    If you’re interested in applying for the position once it’s posted, please let me know. We are looking for someone with post-secondary experience in multiple performance disciplines (singing in multiple genres, acting, voice-over etc.) who has experience teaching in post-secondary institutions. This will likely be posted as a regular part-time position at 4 sections which is the equivalent of about 14 hours/week for 13 weeks/term.

    Cheers,
    Craig
    http://www.youcansing.ca

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