https://www.hayleybg.com/home daily 1.0 2021-05-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/609ea8574b3a4b60da02397e/t/609ebf759fcd1975a8c51e7a/1621030301569/FB_IMG_1607153881689.jpg Home - Welcome! My name is Hayley Baudrau Gaarde. I have devoted a significant part of my life to the study and practice of music. As a performer and teacher I am eager to share my experience and love of music with others. I am a Seattle-based performing vocalist and teacher. I have a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington, and a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Whitworth University. I have enjoyed singing with the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, the Spokane Opera Company, the Puget Sound Concert Opera, the Eastside Lyric Opera, the Inverse Opera, and more. I have studied under Ann Evans, Joyce Guyer, Thomas Harper, Marjory Halvorson, Darnelle Preston, and others. I have extensive experience with opera, early music, musical theater, choral singing, recitals, church music, vocal competitions, and special events. Currently, I teach voice lessons at Ballard High School and at my home studio in Lynnwood. Please contact me if you are interested in performances or lessons. https://www.hayleybg.com/lessons daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/609ea8574b3a4b60da02397e/t/609ebc5fa745ba7e6e6ea4bb/1621015859360/IMG_20200202_100859.jpg Voice Lessons - About Lessons Learning to sing so that the voice can function efficiently and naturally is fundamental for anyone who wishes to maintain a healthy and beautiful instrument through any type of sustained vocalization. Lessons focus on helping the singer discover the strengths of their own unique voice while building solid technique. Students learn correct breathing and breath management, proper placement of the voice and the different vowels, relaxation of facial structures and other muscles that can get in the way of good sound production, how to balance the onset and release of each tone, how to even out the different registers of the voice so that they may be smoothly navigated, and last but by no means least, how to put technique at the service of artistry. Performance practice, phrasing, diction, and text interpretation are central to the study of any repertoire. Because my own interests and training lie primarily in classical and operatic music, this is the repertoire in which I can most strongly support my students. However, I am open to all different styles of music and encourage students to let me know when they are interested in exploring music in other genres. Other than classical vocal music, I have experience performing and teaching musical theatre, jazz, and popular styles. Because voice lessons can be a little strange and uncomfortable for a beginner, I am dedicated to creating a comfortable and fun environment for students to try and learn new abilities and ways of expressing themselves. Beginning students are welcome to start with half-hour lessons, while more advanced students may wish to consider hour-long lessons. An ideal guideline is that students should plan on practicing at least the same length of time as their lesson, five times a week. But like exercising any muscle, several shorter practice sessions throughout the week will do more good than one or two long sessions when time gets tight. Students are encouraged to set up a weekly lesson time for best results, although regular lessons on alternate weeks are available depending on schedule flexibility. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/609ea8574b3a4b60da02397e/t/609eb94a228b1f367c3458df/1621015885159/IMG_20190614_192605_945.jpg Voice Lessons - Voice Lessons Students of all ages and abilities, beginning through professional level, are encouraged to contact me about any interest they may have in taking voice lessons. My private studio is located in the Lynnwood, Washington. Please visit the contact page if you are interested in obtaining more information or signing up for lessons. Pricing Inquire for rates https://www.hayleybg.com/booking daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://www.hayleybg.com/performing daily 0.75 2021-05-17 https://www.hayleybg.com/conductingteaching daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://www.hayleybg.com/photos daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://www.hayleybg.com/repertoire-list daily 0.75 2021-05-14 https://www.hayleybg.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-05-17