Dear Singers,

This year’s studio gathering is a chance to meet in person, work, and make strides towards your goals. The week is very simple: sign up for voice lessons, dramatic coachings, and studio classes according to your schedule. Your week is yours to craft on your own terms!

FAQ:

• Where are we meeting?

  • Voice lessons and studio classes are at Opera America, 330 7th Avenue in NYC.

    
    

• What is the schedule?

  • Studio Classes in MacKay Studio, Opera America

    • Tuesday July 23 4:30-6:30pm

    • Wednesday July 24 4:30-6:30pm

    • Friday July 264:30-6:30pm

  • I will be teaching voice lessons in person Monday- Friday (48 hour notice required)

  • Dramatic coachings with Sishel Claverie are available Monday-Friday by appointment

  • Book recording sessions at your own convenience (third party)

  
  

• How do I schedule voice lessons?

  • All voice lessons are 55 minutes and need to be booked online, first come first serve.

  • $100 due on booking. This fee covers the room rental, but please note if you would like me to provide a pianist (extra cost).

  • 48 hour notice required for rescheduling

  • Book voice lessons here

    
    

• How do I schedule private dramatic coachings?

  • Hour-long coachings will be with the extraordinary Sishel Claverie! Feel free to bring recorded accompaniment or a pianist. If you’d like us to find a pianist for you, let us know.

  • Monday-Friday

  • Email sishelmezzo@hotmail.com

    
    

• What can I expect at Studio Classes?

  • Classes will be a combination of masterclass-style singing/technical work with me as well as dramatic/body work. Please come prepared to work on at least one piece. You are also welcome to come and not sing. Pianist is provided.

  • Please reserve your spot online in advance, and “pay-what-you-can” when you get there. A recommended $25 contributes to room rental and personnel.

  • Feel free to capture video recordings at Studio Classes!

  • Come to any and all classes! The first class on Monday will also serve as a “Welcome” event.

  • Reserve your spot(s) here

    
    

• How do I schedule my recording session?

  • Recording sessions are to be organized on your own terms and booked on your own at nvfactory.com . As of this writing, there are plenty of slots available that week, but I recommend you reserve an hour ASAP as they are getting booked up quickly.

  • NV Factory charges $280 for a one hour session with two cameras ($200 for one camera) and an audio engineer. Book your recording time online, and let me know if you wish to find someone to split the time with you (I will help you pair with an appropriate voice type since they don’t change settings mid-session).

  • Some of you already have a pianist you prefer to work with, but if you would like me to recommend one, I will help you. You will need to pay your pianist separately.

  • If you book your recording session outside of the voice lesson and studio class blocks, I will try to attend your recording session for support, if you wish.

  • You do not need to pre-pay to reserve a slot, and I believe the cancellation policy is quite flexible… so BOOK NOW!

  • This is completely optional, and if you’d like to organize a recording session somewhere else, let me know how I can support you.