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Classical, choral, musical theatre, opera and popular music are taught by Levine’s internationally renowned faculty and tailored to the individual interests and needs of the student.

Voice

Levine offers private lessons, vocal coaching, group classes and choral ensembles for singers of all styles, voice parts and abilities. Whether you want to sing a solo, join a choir, focus on a specific style or learn a variety of styles, let Levine’s talented voice faculty work with you to help safely and properly develop your voice.

Interested in Musical Theatre? Learn more about Act Two @ Levine.

For more information, contact the Voice Department Chair, Joyce Lundy at (202) 686-8000, x1663 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Private Lessons:

  • Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific goals, needs and aspirations of each student regardless of experience or age. For new students, we take the time and ...

  • Levine offers private instruction year round in 22 instruments and voice – for the beginner, lifelong amateur, or budding virtuoso. Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific ...

  • (Ages 14 to Adult)

    Do you have to sing at a special event or want to brush up a rusty solo piece?  A coaching is not a vocal technique lesson, but is designed to help with warm-up routine, diction, style, phrasing, ...

  • (Ages 9 - 12)

    Get a partner, a school chum, a neighbor, or your cousin and learn how to sing harmony, while also learning “the basics” for the beginning voice student.  This voice lesson will cover various types of age-appropriate songs ...

Group Classes

  • (Ages 7 - 12)

    Treble Voices is a vocal enrichment program that helps young singers develop skills that are important in singing and in life.  Carefully targeted for children ages 7-12, this performing ensemble teaches students the musicianship skills and character ...

  • (Ages 9 - 12)

    Designed for brand new singers, this introductory class will give young singers an idea about what learning good vocal technique is all about.  The basic rudiments of singing are covered in a group setting.  The class is a ...

  • (Ages 15 to Adult)

    Do you love singing and want to sing all types of music, but don’t know how to carry your technique from one genre to the next?  You are not alone.  While some foundational principles of singing apply ...

  • (Ages 14 to Adult)

    Want to learn how to sing but don't quite know where to start?  A beginning voice class is a great place to start!  Learn the basic rudiments of singing – body alignment, breathing, tone production and resonance – in a friendly, ...

  • (Adults)

    The perfect birthday or Father’s Day gift!  Take your playing to the next level with this intense rock 'n roll experience.  Designed for all levels of guitar players, bass players, drummers and singers, you'll be matched with other like-minded musicians ...

  • (Ages 11 - 18)

    This fun-filled camp is a great opportunity for talented young musicians in middle and high school who are interested in performing rock, jazz or blues.  Participants are grouped into bands based upon skill level, the wishes of ...

  • (Ages 12 - 18)

    Back for its second year!  This three-week summer intensive is designed for middle school and high school students interested in developing both their individual and ensemble performing skills.  Guest artists join Levine's expert faculty in coaching students ...

  • (Teens and Adults)

    This one-week intensive course is back by popular demand!  Learn the basics of vocal technique and production that are essential for all vocal music.  This class is ideal for complete beginners as well as singers who have had ...

  • (Teens and Adults)

    Are your weak music reading skills holding you back? Are you "faking it" at choir rehearsal? Nervous about having to read music in an audition? This class will teach you to read the music you’d like to sing.

    ...

  • (Ages 14 to Adult)

    This course guides students through fundamental material about pitches, intervals, triads, seventh chords, voicing, harmonic progressions, chord substitutions and scales, including seven diatonic modes, blues scales and symmetrical scales. Students analyze recorded performances and also write their ...

  • (Ages 15  to Adult)

    This monthly course provides advanced singers the opportunity to learn repertoire on their own and then work on polishing it in front of their fellow classmates. Learn how to interpret, rehearse, and perform a song from the ...

  • (Adults)

    Have you always wanted to sing, but never quite knew where (or how) to start?  Did you previously sing in school, but now your voice is a tad rusty?  This class is for adult students who do not necessarily have ...

  • (Ages 9 - 12)

    Get a partner, a school chum, a neighbor, or your cousin and learn how to sing harmony, while also learning “the basics” for the beginning voice student.  This voice lesson will cover various types of age-appropriate songs ...

  • (Ages 9 - 12)

    This yearlong class teaches young singers to use their voices in ways every musician needs to know: proper vocal technique (breath and line), part-singing (ear and harmony work) and basic music reading. All of these skills are ...

  • (Ages 12 to Adult)

    Using elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, structure and expression, students of all instruments develop the ability to improvise in many styles, including jazz.  Students also learn how to listen to and interact with each other while improvising ...

  • (Teens and Adults)

    Like to play, but hate to practice? Learn some valuable tips on how to create effective and efficient practice strategies to maximize your progress. Applicable to all instruments and voice.

    More information and enroll online

Ensemble Classes

  • (Ages 7 - 12)

    Treble Voices is a vocal enrichment program that helps young singers develop skills that are important in singing and in life.  Carefully targeted for children ages 7-12, this performing ensemble teaches students the musicianship skills and character ...

  • (High School)

    Act Two @ Levine is the strongest and most innovative music theatre educational presence in the region. Levine’s highly qualified and experienced faculty provides students with professional level vocal instruction and theatre training. In addition, each student will gain ...

  • (Ages 11 - 18)

    This fun-filled camp is a great opportunity for talented young musicians in middle and high school who are interested in performing rock, jazz or blues.  Participants are grouped into bands based upon skill level, the wishes of ...

  • (High School)

    Returning after a highly popular inaugural year!  High school students interested in exploring character development, performance skills, movement for the singer and many other theater skills are invited to audition for the showcase program. Space is limited. 

    Musical Theater Showcase ...

  • (Ages 12 - 18)

    Now offered in Virginia and Maryland!

    This ensemble offers training for middle school and high school students who wish to play in a jazz band. Students study jazz repertoire, develop improvisation skills and build on their ability to ...

  • (Adults)

    A select auditioned ensemble, this women’s performance group focuses on a cappella works ranging from madrigals to musical theater and jazz in a fun and collaborative setting.

    More information and enroll online

  • (Adults)

    Strengthen your voice and musical skills, make new friends, and make music a weekly part of your life. Join us as we sing music from many traditions and styles.  Performances are presented for the community at the end of each ...

  • (Adults)

    Beginners are welcome and there is no audition required for this community-based group of music lovers. If you want to strengthen your voice, make new friends, and make music a weekly part of your life, then join us as we ...

  • (Ages 11 - 13)

    The Levine Middle School Choir is a performing ensemble that focuses on developing age-appropriate vocal technique and musicianship skills through children’s choral literature. Benefits of this chorus include attaining artistic integrity, musicality, ensemble experience and musical literacy. ...

  • (Ages 8 - 11)

    The Levine Children’s Chorus is a performing ensemble that focuses on developing age-appropriate vocal technique and musicianship skills through children’s choral literature.  Benefits of this chorus include attaining artistic integrity, musicality, ensemble experience and musical literacy. In ...

 
 

Voice Related News

  • Spring 2012 Dean's & President's Lists

    Expand your musical experience at Levine this semester by applying for the Dean’s or President’s list.

    The Dean’s and President’s Lists are enrichment programs designed for students of all ages and abilities enrolled in private instruction at Levine. These programs help students develop into fine, well-rounded and successful musicians and ...

  • Community Sing

    The first Community Sing of the year will take place this Wednesday September 14 at 7:00 PM at the NW DC Campus. Admission is $5 at the door.

    Singers and non-singers of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for an uplifting Community Sing. Led by Levine Artist-in-Residence ...