Nancy Rathbun Vocal Studio

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I believe in the extraordinary power of music to communicate, inspire, and often heal. That belief inspires all my work. It is an incredible joy to help others find and strengthen their own voices. Whether you want to learn the basics of music, prepare to audition for your school musical, college or conservatory, or you just want to have fun finding your voice so you can hit those high notes in the shower, I would love to help you. I'm a classically trained soprano with degrees from Brown University and the Manhattan School of Music. I've been teaching for 13 years. I've sung leading roles with the Caramoor Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. I currently am a soloist with the Irvington Presbyterian Church and teach on the faculty of RiverArts.

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Hired 23 times

Serves Irvington, NY

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1 employee

20 years in business

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Sun1:00 pm - 6:00 pmMon10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Amanda P.

Jan 9, 2017

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I always look forward to my lessons with Nancy. She makes me very comfortable, as well as gives me good tools to improve my singing.

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Mark K.

Feb 25, 2016

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I'm an adult beginner and have been enjoying weekly lessons with Nancy for several months. Nancy is an excellent teacher who has the gentle knack of adjusting her approach and guidance as appropriate for each stage of a students development. She has an impressive command of music theory, but never overwhelms with it. Instead Nancy provides simple easy to follow practice suggestions including ear training and relaxation exercises that have helped me establish a foundation of musicality and continue to improve my singing.

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Amy K.

Jun 2, 2016

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Nancy is a kind and insightful teacher who truly listens to her students' needs and aspirations. In my experience with Nancy, I've blossomed as a singer because she provides a comfortable space to experiment with my voice. She artfully tailors each lesson to help my vocal ability grow and become more refined. I am very impressed by her lessons-- instead of sticking to rigid methods that may not work for every student, she listens to my voice and experiments with techniques to strengthen my voice that have yielded tangible results! I was able to sing at a wedding recently with much more confidence and skill than I had before. Learning voice with Nancy has been an enlightening and enjoyable experience.

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Belinda B.

Dec 31, 2019

When I met Nancy, I had abandoned music for some time. I was discouraged about my talent and had forgotten my love for voice. As a way to break up my busy work week with something fun I started taking lessons with Nancy. My experience since has been more valuable than I ever expected. Not only has Nancy improved my technique, and provided me with fun and comfortable performance opportunities, but she has reignited my love of music. She is an excellent instructor, often finding brilliant ways of describing simple changes that make all the difference. Spending that hour with Nancy is very often the best part of my week.

Heather C.

Nov 17, 2019

I am the keyboard player in a cover band, but a few years ago my band asked if I could sing more lead vocals. I hadn’t sung in 15 years and that was in a church choir, not a rock band! So I started vocal training with Nancy to “find” my rock voice. Within months, I had improved SO much - even my band mates noticed - and I now have the confidence to call myself keyboards AND lead singer. Nancy helped me to increase my range, improved my tone, and the whole process of singing has become much easier and more natural. Would highly recommend Nancy, for whatever style of singing you do.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees aren't too complicated. I charge $40 for a 30 minute lesson; $60 for a 45-minute lesson; and $80 for an hour. How long a lesson a student should have depends on the individual. It can often take some trial and error to figure out what length of lesson works best for them.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically a new/prospective student and I will meet for a half-hour getting-to-know-you lesson. We'll talk A LOT, so I can begin to get to know you, learn about your goals, dreams, concerns, etc. You'll sing something you're comfortable doing (Happy Birthday is fine!), and I'll lead you through some vocalizing to get a sense of your voice. Finally, we'll talk about repertoire, what songs you'd like to work on, and what I think would be a good piece to start with.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have BM and MM degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, one of the finest music conservatories in the world.