BIO

I teach voice and songwriting lessons in person on Bainbridge Island, Washington and virtually on Zoom. I focus on the styles of pop, rock, and jazz. Lessons include vocal warm-ups, vocal technique, breathing exercises, exercises to expand your range and prevent strain and fatigue, nutrition tips for vocal clarity, posture/ body alignment, performance techniques on how to emotionally connect to the song and to the audience. For songwriting, I help singers/musicians find their own unique, songwriting style and voice and help turn small ideas into fully formed songs that are ready to be recorded. My approach to songwriting is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Each student is unique and I incorporate the following into lesson plans: basic theory and chords, the power of different kinds of pop chord structure, how to find inspiration and channel daily inspiration into songs, learning the basics of pop production and how to work with a producer, writing poetry and developing a story into a song. I am also a health coach from Integrative Nutrition. I teach students how to treat their voice as an instrument and how to take care of their physical vessel/voice so they can perform and create music in the most authentic and healthful way.

Email me at ericacoopermusic@gmail.com for availability and rates. Looking forward to singing with you!