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About Me

I am a full time private voice and piano coach. I have been teaching in Las Vegas since 2001. I have sung with the Las Vegas Master Singers (2001 - 2006) and served as President of the Board (2004 - 2006). I have also sung with the Las Vegas Philharmonic Chorus. I teach an award winning studio of talented and motivated students of all ages. I also have experience in adjucating vocal competitions. My credentials include:B. M. - Vocal Performance - Coe College - 1996San Francisco Conservatory of Music - 1997M. M. - Vocal Performance - University of Nebraska, Lincoln - 1996Metropolitan Opera Education Department Intern, New York City - 1996National Association of Teachers of Singing Member (Local and Las Vegas Chapter)Music Teachers National Association MemberMu Phi Epsilon Patron Member.Check out my blog for frequently asked question and suggestions regarding private music lessons. Please visit my website at: www.heatherknowles.net to learn more about my students and teaching and check out my videos here on myspace of my former and current students!

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/09/2007
Band Website: www.heatherknowles.net
Band Members:
Influences: All music and my wonderful teachers! The beauty of this Earth. The sadness of our human selfishness. The hope for a better way of living. The hope for a simple way of life. The power behind knowledge. The ability to welcome change with an open heart and mind. The realization that we are all so small in the existence of this universe but that our actions have such hugely profound consequences. The sadness of our society. The feeling of not being satisfied to be another cog in this machine's wheel of life. The hope that by living life as I feel we are truly meant to live that I can influence someone else to do the same. The desire to make this one go around in this world something worth doing. The satisfaction in being a positive contribution to the world. The challenges of standing up for what I believe. The realization that each day that goes by I can never get back. The realization that our health, happiness and well being should be the only true priorities in life. My family, our nieces and Joey - the love of my life.
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My Blog

John Stevenson, "Piano Man"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITskw5azA1Q Command Performance Recital - January 31, 2009
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:49:00 GMT

Get What you Pay For

I recently became aware of some of the fees that voice teachers are charging students and I have to honestly say I am stunned! There are teachers in Las Vegas charging a fortune for inadequate vocal i...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Advice for Musical Theatre Students

If you have an interest in musical theatre - that's great! Unfortunately I have experience with students that say they are "into" musical theatre and when I ask what shows they know, they can gi...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:57:00 GMT

Voice Students cannot be Cheerleaders

This morning I got an inquiry about voice lessons from the mom of a cheerleader. This is something that I come up against at least every 3 to 4 weeks so I thought I would post a few thoughts here abou...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:22:00 GMT

Finding the Right Teacher

I am really suprised sometimes at how people go about searching for a voice or piano instructor. I would say only about 5% of the people that inquire about my teaching ask about my credentials. In 7 y...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:06:00 GMT

Focus & Direction as a Musician

In today's world we are accustomed to quick gratification, fast payoff and depending on the ease of the modern world. The biggest problem I see in my teaching on an every day basis is that students la...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:42:00 GMT

Receipe for a HORRIBLE Lesson

Ingredients for a horrible lesson: Use any or all. 1) Arrive 10 minutes late to your lesson time. 2) Forget to bring all of your music and lesson materials. 3) Try to make your teac...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:49:00 GMT

Measuring Progress in Lessons

Measuring progress in lessons is sometimes hard for parents with little experience with music lessons. Since lessons are often a "extra" expense you want to know that you are getting what you're payin...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:25:00 GMT

Classical Singer High School Scholarship Auditions

..> ..> Classical Singer Magazine Announces: $1,000,000+ in Scholarships,$5,500 in Cash Prizes,and the Chance to Meet with More than 60 Top Schools ... Classical Singer's 4th Annual ...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:16:00 GMT

What Age Should I Start my Kids in Lessons??

Around this time of the year I get a lot of calls and messages regarding kids beginning lessons. The most frequently asked questions are: What age is best for starting piano? For girls age 5 - 6 is ge...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:34:00 GMT