TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Maia Gonzalez is a classically trained soprano, voice instructor, and beginner-intermediate piano instructor with a rich background in choral and piano performance.​ 

 

For 6+ years, Maia has been using her extensive musical background to prepare students for NYSSMA festivals and upcoming roles. Her students have gone on to play leading roles, perform in All- County/ All-State NYSSMA festivals, and consistently earn scores ranking "Excellent" and "Outstanding" on their NYSSMA evaluations.​

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When it comes to basics, the soprano believes that having a strong foundation in piano is invaluable for all musicians. Maia strongly encourages her voice students without a piano background to achieve a beginner’s proficiency and provides tools to achieve this. 

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In the beginning of her classical training, Maia grew a deep love and appreciation for jazz, pop, and musical theater. Through hers' and the experiences of her students, she can attest that a foundation in classical technique has proven to be extremely effective in having the ability to sing/play all genres of music seamlessly.

 

Maia has had the privilege of studying with a variety of vocal professionals, each with a unique approach to technique. Through these experiences, the soprano has mastered her ability to discern the differences between various schools of singing and to adapt her teaching to promote vocal health and longevity for each student.

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While her approach is technical, her teaching style is always catered to the needs of each student and their unique voice. Her voice lessons cover breath work, resonance, and acting. Maia also covers music theory, ear training, sight-reading, posture, and the Alexander Technique, in both her voice and piano lessons.

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