Name:________________________

Freshman Private Voice Questionnaire

What do you think you need to work on most as a singer?

What do you think are your biggest strengths as a singer?

How often do you think you breathe with good breath support and technique?

(circle one) Never Sometimes Most of the Time Always

How often do you feel vocally tired or sore after practicing or performing?

(circle one) Never Sometimes Most of the Time Always

Do you feel you know how to warm up your voice properly?

(circle one) Yes No

Do you know how to practice effectively?

(circle one) Yes No

How would you describe your past private voice work? Did you study a specific technique (classical, pop, belt, speech level singing, etc…)? Were you happy with your past voice teacher(s)?

How satisfied are you with your current vocal range? Is there a part of your range that you feel is weak or “missing”?

Do you feel that you are experiencing any serious vocal issues, such as frequent laryngitis, swelling of the vocal cords, frequent upper respiratory infections, or loss of range and/or power? If so, please describe the nature and length of this problem. Also, if you have recently been to an ENT for a diagnosis of this condition, please describe the doctor’s findings.

What are the qualities you look for in a voice teacher? Do you have any specific preferences of gender or voice type in your voice teacher? In what environment do you learn the best?

Please number your top three studio choices. You must select at least one full-time teacher and on adjunct teacher. Please remember that, while we will certainly try to honor your requests, there is no guarantee that you will be placed in one of your top three studios:

____Michael Brown (adjunct)

____Nadine Gomes (full-time)

____David Hoffman (adjunct)

____Ann McMann (adjunct)

____Carolyn Brady Riley (adjunct)

____Rebecca Schorsch (full-time)

____Dan Stetzel (full-time)