The International School of Music provides high-quality voice lessons with experienced and educated teachers holding master’s degrees in voice performance and pedagogy. With a strong emphasis on healthy singing, our voice teachers help each student develop his or her unique, individual musical style and have fun at the same time! Some of the styles that you can choose from include: Musical theater, Classical, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, Opera, Country, Gospel and more!

Our students come to us for vocal coaching for a variety of reasons. Some are trying out for school musicals, others want to form their own band, some want to expand their vocal range, and others just love to sing and want to learn proper technique. Whatever your motivation, we will place you with a trained professional who will help you develop the critical techniques that will allow you to achieve your goals and more. And, when you are searching for voice lessons near me, you’ll note that we are only minutes away from students in Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase, and Washington D.C.

For young singers, proper vocal technique is important for voice development. Lessons focus on skills such as posture, breath support, pitch accuracy, and vocal resonance. Teachers will introduce gentle vocal exercises and limit vocal range expansion to what is safe and natural for a child’s voice. Singing lessons not only provide technical training but also offer a joyful and supportive environment where children can explore music and express themselves.

Singing lessons for adults provide a rewarding and enriching opportunity to explore vocal potential, whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to singing after a break. Adult lessons are tailored to match individual goals, whether for personal enjoyment, performance, or vocal health. Unlike with younger voices, adults can safely explore more demanding material. Voice lessons for adults offer a supportive, judgment-free space to grow musically.

Beginning voice student starts by learning the foundational elements of healthy and effective singing. This includes proper posture, breath support, and basic vocal warm-ups to prepare the voice and body for singing. Students are introduced to the concept of vocal registers (such as chest and head voice) and how to transition smoothly between them. Pitch accuracy, rhythm, and ear training are emphasized to help students sing in tune and stay on beat. Lessons also build confidence and performance readiness.

Intermediate voice students build on foundational skills to develop greater vocal control, expression, and musical understanding. At this stage, students refine their breath management, tone production, and resonance, while working toward a more even and connected sound across vocal registers. Intermediate singers also deepen their understanding of music theory, sight-singing, and interpretation, allowing for more expressive and stylistically appropriate performances. Students are encouraged to make informed artistic choices and develop stage presence.

Advanced voice students focus on mastering vocal technique, refining artistry, and preparing for high-level performance or professional opportunities. At this stage, singers work on achieving consistent tone quality, seamless register transitions, and precise control over dynamics, vibrato, and vocal color. Performance readiness is a key focus, including audition preparation, stagecraft, and microphone technique (for contemporary styles). Advanced singing lessons are highly individualized, guiding each singer toward their unique artistic identity and long-term vocal health.

Our instructors work with you one-on-one to help you hone your singing skills and unleash your singing potential! Lessons include a mix of vocal exercises and singing the songs you love. Beginner students will work on things like:

• Proper breathing
• Sound Projection Support
• Pitch and Pitch Range
• Vocal Technique
• Musicality

Voice recitals offer a wide range of benefits for singers at every level, providing both artistic growth and personal development. Recitals give students a goal to work toward, motivating focused practice and deep engagement with their repertoire. Performing in front of an audience helps singers develop stage presence, confidence, and emotional expression. Voice recitals are a powerful tool for building performance skills, boosting confidence, and celebrating progress.

Singing in a group fosters a sense of teamwork, as students learn to listen, blend, and harmonize with others, creating a unified sound. This collaborative aspect helps develop a deep understanding of musicality, rhythm, and phrasing, as singers must stay in sync with both the ensemble and the conductor. It also strengthens pitch accuracy and sight-reading skills. This shared experience also creates a strong sense of camaraderie, helping students connect with peers.

Voice lessons go month-to-month and with our large voice faculty, we are able to schedule multiple family members simultaneously. Our make-up program includes virtual lessons, recorded lessons, and small group classes, in the form of a studio class which helps students expand their musical skills and offer well rounded education in addition to flexible scheduling.

Online voice lessons offer a range of benefits, making high-quality vocal instruction more accessible, flexible, and convenient for students of all levels. Online voice lessons combine convenience, flexibility, and personalized instruction to help students continue to develop their vocal skills at their own pace and from the comfort of their own space.