www.rickkish.ca

Online Lessons ONLY until covid-19 restrictions are lifted...

Now offering lessons via Skype, Facebook, Zoom or WhatsApp. Please connect with me via the contact form below to inquire about these lessons...

Rick Kish performing

New Studio Season - Begins September - Ongoing registration available

Voice Lessons & Acting Coaching - Studio Sessions generally run from September through June and are weekly/bi-weekly for either 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Students can begin any time throughout the year, based on space availability. All ages. Consistency is the key to successful singing/acting/strong vocal skills. The sessions are jam packed with information and are presented in a practical and fun way.

My approach is based on strong technique geared toward performance. The process is very important to the end product. I also coach singers and actors for auditions and performance, commercial & narration voice over techniques and work with people who are looking to improve their public speaking voices.

I recommend beginning with 30 minute sessions unless you have extensive training/experience or are looking for coaching. The first Lesson for new students is always 30 minutes and is intended as a meet, greet and assessment...please bring a song you love to sing that you feel best shows off your voice and is fun for you to perform... when acting, bring a monologue or the text you'd like to work on.

What I offer...

- 30, 45 or 60 minutes sessions

- Singing Lessons - strong, healthy vocal technique and performance skills.

- Acting Lessons - working on creating character, making strong choices, exploring the skills of the actor.

- Song & Monologue Coaching - performance techniques based on developing strong story-telling skills.

- Vocal work for public speaking - confidence building, tricks for successful presentations.

- Voice-over training - confidence building, tricks for successful narrative, commercial, documentary, etc...

- Theatre, Film & Television Industry advice

- SELF-TAPES for Auditions. (Includes text coaching, High Resolution Video, post-production & delivered via data stick, "Unlisted" YouTube link or drop box)

- Two Master Classes where the students have the opportunity to perform their songs/monologues in front of the studio students, Rick and a collaborative pianist for feedback. This is an excellent way to deepen the connection to the work and to strengthen the level of performance.

- Two Studio Performances in the form of Cabaret/Showcase/Recital each year where all students are encouraged to perform. Invited guests include family and friends.

Send me a message via the Questions link below

Come into the studio with these four things and anything is possible in the process of learning & performance...

Focus ...(to be creative and do the work)

Attitude ...(a positive, open one)

Commitment ...(to your process)

Energy ...(lot's of it...)

Some more details…

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I would ask that post-dated cheques (your starting month to Jun 1st), dated the FIRST (1st) of each month (ie: October 1st, 2019) be given to me on the first session of your first full month. CASH, VISA, MC & Amex accepted (CREDIT CARDS - up to an additional 3.5% fee) . Payment options can be discussed. The payment schedule applies to everyone - as well it assures you a regular, consistent voice session each week. This is the best way to ensure vocal progress ... and of course … practice!

If driving … please do not park or wait in the driveway … there is plenty of parking on the street in front of the house.

I require 24 hours notice for a cancellation to receive a make-up lesson - if I do not receive notice the lesson will be cancelled at your expense. If for any reason I cancel, I will make up within a reasonable time. Make up sessions will be done within the month in which the session was missed, or very soon thereafter. Time due to lateness on the part of the student cannot be made up. If I’m running behind I will make up time.

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Arrive as close to your lesson time as possible … please do not come early. Ring the doorbell upon arrival - make sure you hear it before entry, come in, have a seat quietly while I finish working with the previous student.

Major Holidays are observed / MARCH BREAK (High School break). During off times I will do special coaching sessions during these times as the need arises.

If parents/caregivers are dropping off their child please wait outside and then pick up at the end of the session. A VERY large part of the success of the student comes through independence from parents/caregivers.
IMPORTANT:
If you have started with me and choose to discontinue your sessions after your monthly cheque, VISA, MC or Amex has been processed, you will NOT receive a refund for the outstanding amount.