Lessons with Katrina
I started taking piano lessons at the age of 3 and continued to study it throughout my undergraduate degree in classical voice. As a teacher, I’ve had much experience teaching students in various stages of their musical life, ranging from complete beginners to working professional musicians, and children and adults with special needs. I offer three types of lessons in my studio: voice, piano, and sight-reading.
Piano
I teach beginner to advanced beginner/intermediate piano lessons to children and adults, tailored to the kind of learning style they want (traditional vs fun or maybe a combination of both). Piano lessons help you develop crucial musical skills, which also helps if you want to play another instrument or want to sing better. Whatever your goal is for wanting to learn piano or improve your skills, I’m here to help!
Voice
I teach classical techniques tailored to your needs– whatever goals you may have, whatever stage of your singing journey you’re in. We start with vocal warm-ups, and then during the remainder of the lesson, we'll sing through music– with respect to diction, acting, and expression. You’ll learn to release tension you’re holding in your body and to deepen your breath. My goal is for you to be able to sing confidently and communicate well with your full, expressive, unique voice.
Sight-Reading
I teach students how to develop skills to be able to read music on sight. Auditioned community choirs, high school vocal competitions, and professional choirs require their singers to undergo a sight-reading exam, which many find so daunting. I am here to help empower you with tools that you will need to improve your approach sight-reading, so that it becomes a skill you’re able to use whenever you need!
FAQs
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I do not. The reason for this is because I spend the same energy and time no matter what. If you would rather not continue after that first lesson, you are welcome to do so.
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Yes, ideally. However, I recognize that for some people this is not possible. If that is the case for you, we can determine your lessons on a weekly basis.
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Absolutely! You will still learn a lot and you’ll have more time to practice before your next lesson.
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I charge the following for lessons:
• 30 minutes for $45 (recommended for students younger than 9)
• 45 minutes for $60 (recommended for students older than 9 years old but younger than 16)
• 1 hour for $80 (recommended for adults)There is an additional fee of $20 for house calls. Students located 15 miles of 78728 will be individually priced.
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Lessons can either be paid after every session or as a package of 4 (preferred). If choosing the package of 4, please pay at the first lesson.
Payments can be made via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or check. If paying by check, please write Katrina Saporsantos under “pay to the order of” with the name of the person who will be taking lessons in the “memo”.
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I accept credit card, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, cash or check. If paying by check, please write Katrina Saporsantos under “pay to the order of” with the name of the person who will be taking lessons in the “memo”.