I've been taking voice lessons with Liz for about two years and couldn't be happier with how far I've come as a singer! Liz is patient, engaging and very adept at refining weaknesses in my voice. When I first started as a complete novice, she focused on stabilizing my breathing and air control. As I improved, she helped me with vowel tones, consonant placements and extending my range in both directions. I remember being super excited the first day I realized I had a stable vibrato! We've worked on a very large range of repertoire ranging from Bach cantatas to Hamilton musical. Liz also often recommends relevant auditions in musicals/operas and worked with me to prepare my audition pieces. Since last year, I've performed in my first musical and G&S operetta! I highly recommend Liz for anyone looking to become a singer, improve their voice and/or just want to experience what's it like to resonate your body with a properly controlled voice!
Elizabeth Patterson, Soprano
- 41 hires
- Based in Berwyn, PA
- 16 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Elizabeth Patterson, Soprano
Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro, I will offer you the technique and tools to advance your singing to the next level! Maybe you’re brand new to singing! You’re determined to... •Reach that high note •Sing every note on pitch •Overcome stage fright and start performing •Turn your love of singing into a profession Or maybe you’re an expert singer! You’re looking for a little help to... •Book professional gigs •Create an audition package for opera and theater companies •Prepare for college auditions •Expand your range to sing more advanced repertoire •Navigate a change in voice type •Find a more resonant tone •Improve your breath support Your lessons are customized to your needs. I will choose exercises and song repertoire to help you meet your goals. Are you unsure what goals to focus on? That's okay, too! I will let you know everything I hear, good and bad, and suggest goals for you! I offer voice lessons to students ages 5 to adult, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Study the genres you love - opera, musical theater, pop, rock, and more!
Reviews
She gives very information instructions and observes and critiques very well. She teaches a variety of singing techniques and each lesson consists of review and something new! Very encouraging as well!
I’ve been singing now for just over 20 years, working with different instructors from my high school chorus teachers, to my voice instructor in college to vocal lessons by CD. NONE have been able to get the best out of me like Liz has. Her understanding of how different voices work is the greatest strength every vocal instructor should strive for. In just two sessions with her, I feel and hear a vast improvement in how my voice sounded before her and after her. So to anyone who’s looking for an instructor who works with YOU and not someone who teaches the same lessons to everyone they work with, Liz Patterson is the one you want to work with! UPDATE: WOW! It's going on 2 years now, and the amount of improvement and development I have gained as a singer through Liz is AMAZING. The main trait she gave me through her teaching prowess is confidence. These days, there's no song I feel I can't tackle. And it's all thanks to Liz's instructions. I can't wait to get back into lessons in 2020. Thank you for everything, Liz!
Elizabeth has been fantastic at not only providing real time feedback/corrections, but also extremely helpful with clear guidance on how to practice with proper technique. The lesson format is very relaxed and it always feels like progress has been made. She's an absolute joy to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a vocal coach!
I have been out of vocal training for ten years and I couldn’t have found a better vocal coach to get back in the game! She is so encouraging and knows exactly what she’s doing! Would highly recommend!
Liz is the best!! I’ve had some vocal lessons before and Liz is definitively the best instructor I’ve ever had. She works with my voice and really focuses on the fundamentals, which helps me get rid of the bad habits that I’ve built over the years of singing in the wrong way. Once the fundamentals are right, it became so much easier to hit the notes with clarity and stability. I love how she spend time to understand my own strengths and weaknesses, and not just trying to make me sing like everyone else. She picks the songs that work for my voice, are interesting and challenging. I love taking Liz’s classes!
I have made a lot of progress since I started studying with Liz. She communicates clearly about the area that needs improvement; and also introduces me to a variety of vocalise and practice technique. Liz is very supportive and encouraging. I highly recommend Liz a singing instructor.
Liz is a great voice teacher who tailors her lessons to me. She identifies areas that I can improve on and finds the exercises that work for me. Sometimes she will try several approaches to see which is most effective.
Liz is prompt and professional. This makes it a dream to work with her.
Liz is my voice teacher. She has helped me a lot with expanding my range and being able to hold notes longer. She has also helped me be a lot louder when I sing. She has many different exercises to warm up your voice at the start of the lesson. She is also very nice and patient, and tries to make you feel comfortable.