All lessons are taught online via Zoom.

LESSON RATES

DROP-IN / OCCASIONAL STUDENTS

DISCOUNTED RATES

PATREON MEMBERSHIP

All Patreon members receive the discounted monthly tuition rates for any drop-in lesson.

​MONTHLY TUITION DISCOUNT

For recurring weekly or twice monthly students.

• $45 / 30 minute lesson
• $65 / 45 minute lesson
• $80 / 60 minute lesson

To receive the monthly tuition discount, payment is due at the beginning of the month for all lessons within that month (whether that be twice monthly lessons or weekly lessons). If you need to reschedule a lesson, make-ups must occur within that same month.

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Students are encouraged to commit to weekly lessons for healthy progress and timely results. 

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PAYMENT
Payment is due by the end of each lesson for Drop-In lessons, or at the beginning of each month for the monthly tuition discount.
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Venmo and Zelle are the preferred methods of payment, but PayPal and checks are happily accepted as well. 

Venmo: Meghann-Welsh-1
Zelle: meghannwelsh at gmail dot com

Venmo and Zelle are the preferred method for payment, but PayPal is happily accepted as well.

Venmo: Meghann-Welsh-1

Zelle: meghannwelsh at gmail dot com

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GENERAL LESSON POLICIES 

What I expect from students:

• Please be on time.
• I do my best to be fair with your time – if lessons start late for any reason (parking, previous student, traffic, etc…), I will try to add time to the end of your lesson or tack on extra time to future lessons.

• Please come to your lesson prepared.
• Practice assigned material between lessons. Regular practice is essential.
• Take note of questions that come up in your practice and bring them up in lessons.
• Suggest songs you like / want to sing, and whenever possible, bring in the sheet music in your preferred key. I am happy to assist in finding sheet music and comfortable keys. 
• Bring a recording device to your lessons (iPhone, digital recorder, Zoom video recording, etc…).
• Take care of your voice: Stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and avoid pushing your voice above a moderate speaking volume (be careful in loud bars, sports games, etc…)
• ​Experiment, take risks, and trust the process of vocal exploration. Don’t let yourself be rigid or stuck in old habits.

​​The aim of a singer should not be on a finished product. Good singing is an outcome of the ongoing process of vocal exploration and upkeep. Be patient with yourself, and embrace the process of practice and discovery. 

What to expect from your teacher:

• Thoughtful critique, guidance, and support.
• Exercise recommendations for general technical improvement and specific repertoire application.
• Singer and repertoire suggestions that will expand and/or supplement the student’s musical experience and understanding. 
• Encouragement to seek out performance opportunities: community productions, choruses, ensembles, local musical theater, open mics, etc..

LESSON ATTENDANCE / CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation by Student
Students must provide cancellation notice at least 24-hours in advance. A short email that includes the lesson date to be missed is perfect.

• If you give less than 24 hours notice for a cancellation, PAYMENT IS TILL REQUIRED.

This rather standard policy is intended to protect my time, and to ensure that you’re fully committed to our work together. If this seems unduly harsh, please keep in mind that I’m juggling multiple, tightly-scheduled commitments with students and ensembles throughout San Diego. Notifying me of your absence can potentially allow me to see another student at your time, or schedule another engagement. Of course, I’ll be reasonable about emergencies and certain unforeseen circumstances. 

• Make-up lessons must be used within the same month of the missed lesson.

Cancellation by Teacher
If I am forced to cancel a scheduled lesson for any reason, I will provide at least 24-hours notice and I will make up the lesson at the nearest available time.