Student
Endorsements
Parents of Kids Can Sing students
"Melanie
Redman’s approach to music lessons and kids is incredible. She connects
with them on a kid level, and earns their respect at the same time. The
minute my son steps foot in the door, all of her attention goes to him and his
music interests. He immediately feels important. Kids don’t get
that at school, and not always at home either. Besides wanting singing
lessons, my son was having trouble with attention and with following directions.
Melanie reached him in a way no other adult was able. She helped him see
where his attention was slipping and he was “spacing out” when it came to
directions. The way she approached it with him was more like comrade than
a critic. She helped him get the confidence to accept himself and really
try! His skills improve in every single lesson. She adapts the
lesson to his needs on the fly."
Holly C.
" I
wanted to let
you know that Kids on Broadway did a little last minute performance on New Years
Eve. The kids had just one chance to rehearse their songs with the
musicians. Amy had a solo and did an incredible job. We have
never heard her sing so well. Because of the way that the performance was
staged, she had no time to put on a microphone. It didn't matter.
She belted out her song, hitting every note perfectly and everyone heard her.
She even followed the pianist, who unfortunately had no time to figure out the
rhythm for each performer. Thank you so much!!! We are
completely sold on your methods."
Deborah R.
Young
Students
"I
have only been going to Melanie for singing lessons for a little while and not
as long as some of her other students, but over the time that I have been there,
I have gotten to know her pretty well. There are many things that I like about
her and the way she teaches. The main thing that I like about her is that she
knows what she is doing because of how much time and effort she has put into her
work and how long she has been doing it, so anything she says is useful. She
has a lot of experience, which she shares with you and tells you as much as she
can, while telling you what is right and wrong. The whole time she is with you,
she is giving you more and more information. I really like the fact that she has
a recording studio for her students to use because they can get the real feeling
of being a singer and what you would have to do if you were a singer. It really
feels like you are in the environment you would be in if you were a famous
recording artist. When you are a recording artist, you have a very developed
diaphragm and when I first came to her, I know that I didn't, but she helped me
develop it and showed me how to use it consistently, and from that I am now much
more confident with singing in public more. The amount of space is good because
it's not to small and there is enough space to work and move around freely, but
not huge where you don't feel at home and comfortable. I always feel very calm
and relaxed and I like if I mess up, I know I won't be embarrassed because it is
just the two people in the room and no one else has to hear the mistakes you
make. It is so cool the way that she has everything set up, meaning the
headphones and microphones because everything is so high-tech, so that is how I
would really sound if I were recording. Melanie, herself is very honest about
your singing and she will tell you what you need to work on, which is very good
because then you can try to improve a specific area that is evident to another
person as not being as good as it possibly can be. She gives you a break when
you need it and has you sing for the right amount of time and is always giving
out constructive criticism. She never takes away an opportunity from someone.
She always gives you as much time as you need to complete something and have it
be to the satisfaction of the artist. I love the fact that she is so patient,
but she does tell you what work you need to be accomplishing and how much time
and effort you should be putting into your work. She is a very reliable person
and is very dedicated to what she is doing for her students. The last thing that
I wanted to talk about is the reason why she started this and it was all because
she wanted to give kids around her the chance to express themselves through
their voice. It was also because she didn't get a chance to do that when she was
little, so she wanted to give us a chance to live our dreams and sing for as
long as we wanted to, for a low price and for great quality, which I think is a
very gracious gesture that she made and I am very thankful for it because I love
that I am doing this and that I have the opportunity to experience everything
she has to offer. "
Stephanie W. (14 years old)
Adult Students
As an adult student, I needed a particular kind of singing teacher, and I am so
grateful to have found Melanie. I
want to sing for the joy of it, and I want to sing with correct mechanics so
that my body will feel strong and healthy. This
is exactly what Melanie teaches. I
have no fear and no stress when I’m in her studio, and after only a few
lessons, I’ve felt my voice gain in strength and clarity.
I’m working on songs that I’ve chosen, and I’m getting constant
encouragement and help from Melanie. She
doesn’t ask me to live up to her expectations;
she asks me to go where I want
to go with my singing. I love that!
As a teacher myself, I understand the importance of communicating to the
student in such a way that the student clearly comprehends (and in this case,
feels in her body), the actions that will make her successful.
Melanie is a consummate instructor, bringing the kind of clarity and
compassion that makes working with her a joy.
Debbie A.
"You
have been the most wonderful teacher and friend.
Your patience and understanding are Godsends, thank you.
You cannot know how much I appreciate the gift you gave me.
That would be the gift of song.
It is just so meaningful to me, I just love to sing, and I just
really thought I would not ever be able to do that.
It was such a barrier in my life, and I could have never
overcome it without you…It is such a joyous thing you do for
people…Thank you for always making me feel like I'm a better person. I'll never quit singing…my PRACTICE is my recreation."
Karrie K.
"Melanie has given me my voice and
it is deeply healing at the physical, spiritual and emotional levels. I am
an adult. Growing up and until these lessons I was one of those people that was
asked to not sing because I had very little sense of melody or timing and my
voice was without power or beauty. In a very short time with Melanie's
wonderful support and instruction I have developed a powerful voice that
sometimes even sounds good. The atmosphere for learning is wonderful and
fun and Melanie is extremely supportive. It is such a pleasure to learn in
a recording studio and hear my progress. That I have recording facilities and
equipment - a studio to sing in - is a source of enjoyment and pleasure for me.
Learning to belt out a song is so joyful and empowering. Under traditional
methods of singing instruction I never would have gotten this far so joyfully in
such a short time. I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie Redman and her
teaching program."
Sarah M.
KCS
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