Dear Students,

As yet another school year and performance season approaches, it is time to confirm voice lesson times for the fall. When you receive this letter, please contact me (314-963-0006) to confirm your already existing time slot, or to schedule a new lesson time.

My teaching days for 2009-2010 include Monday through Friday with times on Tuesday mornings, most afternoons, and some evenings. I also teach on Saturday mornings. Many of you have already specified your lesson times for the coming year.

My studio is set up on a semester basis (17 weeks) with tuition due at the first lesson of each semester or payable in three installments over the first three months. The tuition includes the recital fee for the semester. For more details, please see the studio policy statement

There are two recitals scheduled for fall and spring. These will take place at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Maryland Heights (please see policies for more information).

I welcome back returning students and look forward to working with newcomers. The voice is an amazing instrument -- the only one which combines both music and words. Learning to use your voice at its highest level is a challenging and supremely fulfilling endeavor, and one well worth the effort.

Professionally in the past year I have completed certification in teaching contemporary commercial music vocal technique, "belt style singing," as perfected by New York City voice teacher Jeannette LoVetri. As someone who has been classically trained, it has been invigorating to learn to produce the varied sounds and styles of which the voice is capable. Also new is the Superscope recording equipment with two Shure mics, one vocal, one instrumental, producing superior CD recordings.

I hope you have enjoyed a fabulous summer, and I look forward to seeing you again very soon.

Sincerely,

Rosemarie Cereghino