Voice Studio
Dr. Eric Laine has been teaching music for over a decade, including private lessons in voice, piano, and classical saxophone, as well as public school choral music. He holds three degrees in music, a TEA EC-12 Music Teacher Certification, and a certificate in vocology, and he is professionally affiliated with The Voice Foundation (TVF), the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). Dr. Laine’s students have achieved professional success in music and theatre throughout the United States. He believes in cultivating well-rounded musicians, placing equal emphasis on efficient vocalism, musicianship, and performance practice. Inquire about voice lessons today!
Services & Pricing
$37.50
Half-Hour Lesson
$75
Full-Hour Lesson
AQ
Group Masterclass
“Dr. Laine helped me tremendously in the two years I took lessons from him. He taught me techniques that helped improve my tone and range and gave me a wide variety of song styles to practice and learn. He helped me prepare for numerous auditions, from All-State to musical theatre. I always looked forward to lessons with him!”
— Hannah K.
“Through the process of working with Dr. Laine, I learned valuable skills in musicality, vocal technique, and practice efficiency, which I can apply to my focus as an instrumental music major now. He is understanding, positive, critical, and instructional in all the best ways!”
— Madelyn P.
“During my time as a student in Dr. Laine’s voice studio, I not only learned how to better understand my own voice but also how to better understand the mechanics of singing. Dr. Laine taught me how a “vocal break” isn’t a bad thing but rather tells us where we naturally switch between head voice and chest voice. I learned to blend the registers, resulting in a more full singing voice rather than a breathy sound. Dr. Laine also taught me how to be physically engaged in my singing: instead of standing still as a board, you bend your knees a bit and give yourself a solid base, grounding your tone and breath support. I enjoyed being his student and recommend Dr. Laine to anybody wanting to grow in their ability as a singer.”
— Rebekah B.
STUDIO Info & POLICIES
While studying with Dr. Laine, students will learn
Correct posture and alignment for singing
Elements of efficient and sustainable vocal production while speaking and singing
Clear diction and interpretation of text in English and foreign languages
The International Phonetic Alphabet to aid in pronunciation
Techniques for practicing and learning music, including sight-reading
Physical presentation and performance etiquette
Please carefully read Dr. Laine’s policies, as follows:
Cost: Private voice lessons take place either face-to-face or virtually via Zoom once per week and cost $37.50 for each 25-minute session/$75 for each 50-minute session. An invoice for four or five lessons will be emailed on the first day of each month, and payment is due on the 15th of the month. Payments can be made via Dr. Laine’s student/parent portal on www.mymusicstaff.com.
Late Payments: In the event that payment is not received by the 15th, Dr. Laine will generate a new invoice with a $15 late fee. If outstanding charges are still not reconciled by the final day of the month, the student will be removed from Dr. Laine’s studio roster.
Cancelation Policy: Lessons canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled time require full payment and will not be rescheduled. However, if a student cancels a lesson more than 24 hours in advance, the lesson may be rescheduled at a mutually agreed upon time by Dr. Laine and the student. If Dr. Laine cancels a lesson due to illness or conflict, he will offer times for the lesson to be rescheduled at no penalty to the student. Unclaimed makeup credits will expire at the end of each semester.
Practicing: Students will be expected to practice on their own time and are encouraged to track their progress using a journal or a practice log. Students should plan to practice at least five times per week for 15-30 minutes at a time.
Materials: Students must be equipped with physical copies of their music, water, recording device (e.g. smartphone), and a pencil during every lesson. Additionally, students are responsible for purchasing required sheet music for All-State auditions, Solo/Ensemble contest, etc. Whenever a piece from the public domain is assigned, it will be available for free on www.IMSLP.org. If a student is missing materials or unprepared on weekly assignments, Dr. Laine reserves the right to end the lesson early, without refund.
Parents/guardians may observe lessons any time if they wish, as they are able.
