Lesson Details
Lacey suggests that students do not start voice lessons until they are at least 10 years old. Lacey is flexible with scheduling, but asks that students give at least 24 hours notice if they need to cancel or change an appointment.
(As a result of Lacey’s degree in Music Education, she is up to date with fingerprints)
Philosophy
Lacey is a supportive and motivating teacher whose main goal is to bring about the greatest potential in her students. Eliminating tension and instilling vocal health is essential. Lacey's teaching methods allow for expression, confidence, and artistry.
Teaching Experience
Lacey has maintained a private voice studio for ten years with students ranging from beginner to adult. Lacey started teaching privately after earning her bachelors degree at Adelphi University. While maintaining a private studio in Saint James, Lacey has taught students ranging in abilities and musical styles. Students ranging from musical theater and contemporary commercial music to classical. Students come to Lacey for preparation for NYSSMA, SCMEA, theater auditions, choir solo auditions, upcoming gigs, and college auditions.
Education
Adelphi University B.S. in Music Education
Suffolk County Community College A.S. in Music
"I strongly recommend Lacey as a voice teacher. Our daughter has had various voice teachers over the years but with Lacey she has made significant progress and gained in her confidence tremendously. Lacey successfully prepared her for NYSSMA and especially helped her with her confidence at the sight singing part of the competition. She has also helped her with her summer theater camp audtition pieces and is a great coach for her overall. I would strongly recommend Lacey to anyone looking for a great vocal teacher."- Cristina
"My daughter has been a student of Lacey's for over 2 years. During that time she has worked with her to prepare for various vocal performance events, NYSSMA and college auditions. With Lacey's help my daughter was able to receive a perfect score of 100 on her NYSSMA level 6 vocal solo. Lacey's preparation and careully selected audition repertoire allowed my daughter to gain acceptance into the college of her choice for Music Education. Lacey has been truly instrumental in her growth and success over the past few years and we feel lucky to have had her help!- Christine
"Lacey is an absolute pleasure to work with. She's given my daughter Camryn so much more confidence at auditions, on stage and for NYSSMA/SCMEA presentations. Camryn looks forward to her weekly sessions and walks out feeling encouraged and ready to tackle any song!"- Kristin
“My son has been taking voice lessons with Lacey for over a year. She has helped him prepare to be successful in NYSSMA, SCMEA and musical theater auditions. Evan loves working with her. She has such a positive and encouraging manner about her. Evan was really feeling discouraged because his voice was changing and it was really making him feel self-conscious to perform. Lacey has helped him successfully maneuver this challenge. Can’t thank her enough!”- Kathleen
"My eleven year old daughter started taking lessons with Lacey this year. They had an immediate connection and my daughter has thrived under Lacey’s guidance. My daughter has always enjoyed singing, but Lacey has given her the confidence she needed to develop her skills. She is a delight to be with and my daughter looks forward to her lessons every week.”- Sarah
"Lacey is preparing my daughter for voice NYSSMA. My daughter has enjoyed singing in her school chorus since middle school, but was apprehensive about taking voice lessons. Lacey has inspired my daughter to recognize her potential and gain confidence in her performance skills. She has also improved in her overall musical abilities. Lacey has a gift for bringing out the best in all of her students, and helping them to achieve their goals while creating enthusiasm for the art. She is truly a role model for all students who are eager to learn."- Donna
"Lacey Cornell is knowledgable in both technique and music theory. She is able to make singing fun while simultaneously teaching the core elements of musicality. Her lessons inspire and educate as we all learn to find our voice."- Anabelle & Catalina
"We have seen our daughter flourish under Lacey’s guidance over the past year. We have watched her musical abilities, pitch accuracy, and ear training improve. She has tremendous confidence now. Lacey is wonderful to work with, her lessons are fun, and my daughter looks forward to them every week. We highly recommend Lacey for voice lessons and music studies."- Dawn
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