Ester's Voice Studio
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Jamaica Plain, MA
SinceSeptember, 2021
About
By joining my voice studio, you become a part of a diverse international community of vocalists of various levels. Every quarter, my students from worldwide convene for a virtual recital followed by a reception. Some vocalists prefer piano accompaniment while others sing along to the piano tracks I've personally recorded for them. Each student focuses on a unique musical style and interprets their songs in their own creative way, be it jazz, musical theater, pop, indie, folk, or CCM. My forte includes jazz and songwriting, and if my students express interest, I encourage them to write their own songs and learn to improvise.➺ ABOUT ME
∙ 10+ years' experience as a voice teacher and active performer/composer (performance resume includes Lionel Richie, Howard Shore, and Dave Holland, among others)
∙ MM, New England Conservatory, and BM, Berklee College of Music
∙ Developed a voice masterclass's curriculum for several events worldwide (e.g. Bratislava Jazz Workshop, Panama Jazz Festival, Voice Teachers' Conference in China)
∙ Conducted over 1,000 voice, music theory, and songwriting lessons online.
➺ YOUR FIRST LESSON
The first trial lesson lasts 20-30 minutes, free of charge, and done via ZOOM. During this session, we discuss who you are, your background in music (if any) and your goals. Then, I provide you with a short lesson tailored to your level and objectives. After your first session, you will receive homework —short tracks that I've personally recorded for you and that I encourage you to practice singing with.
➺ TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
∙ Balancing encouragement with honest feedback is crucial.
∙ Slow and steady work is more effective in achieving sustainable results
∙ Learning in a community is more fun and effective.
∙ Almost all humans can sing with training —and you probably fall within that 98.5%!
ALL LESSONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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Reviews
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David H.
Ester has been an immense help to me with regards to my music. Her guidance has been invaluable in every area of my musical development. She has assisted me in improving my singing technique by providing me with fantastic warm-up exercises. Additionally, she has been an impeccable source of inspiration and support to me in enhancing my songwriting, consistently offering invaluable feedback. Furthermore, she has taken my piano playing to an entirely new level. I would heartily recommend Ester to anyone searching for a vocal or music instructor.
November 30, 2022
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Andrew P.
Having taken a few lessons with Ester already, I am extremely pleased with my experience. Ester immediately captures your attention in the introductory lesson and soon has you learning a song of your preference. It's an amazing feeling! Additionally, the homework given is concise and easy to follow, and I appreciate the supplementary audio recordings that Ester provides between sessions. If you're searching for an exceptional vocal coach, look no further than Ester!
August 6, 2022
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John G.
For about a year now, I have been taking vocal and piano lessons with Ester. Working with her has been an absolute pleasure as she is an exceptional instructor who truly understands the limits of her students, both in music and outside work or life commitments. Ester inspires and challenges her students to reach their full potential. No matter how chaotic life gets, scheduling lessons with her has never been a problem. Every three months, Ester hosts a virtual recital, providing her students with a fantastic opportunity to showcase their hard work. Ester takes the time to get to know her students, so it's common to catch up with her at the beginning of each lesson. She is always ready, with an infectious, cheerful mood that encourages her students to do their best. Whether you want to learn music as a hobby or take it more seriously, look no further. Ester is the perfect music instructor for you.
July 21, 2022
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Joshua W.
Ester is absolutely amazing! After interviewing five different voice instructors, I ultimately chose Ester as the perfect match for me. Her patience during our sessions and genuine excitement when I successfully executed our exercises were exactly what I was looking for. I also appreciated her assigning me homework during our trial session. When I mentioned that I was considering other voice coaches, she simply replied, "I'll send it anyway." Furthermore, I requested a sample of her singing as a measure of her own vocal abilities, and she promptly delivered with a truly beautiful voice. 💕
March 2, 2022
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Amber H.
After failing with two other voice coaches, Ester proved to be the solution to my fear of singing, transforming my voice in the process. Her ability to pinpoint my technical deficiencies, even via Zoom, resulted in personalized vocal exercises and crucial corrections. With her guidance, my technique improved tremendously in just two months, to the surprise of even my mother. In addition to singing, Ester's exercises have helped my non-singing voice, benefiting my public speaking skills. Despite my struggles with singing in the past, playing guitar and learning piano, Ester's professionalism and punctuality as a voice coach made all the difference in making such rapid progress. Hiring her is something you won't regret.
February 15, 2022