TEACHERS
 

  Giorgio Aristo, Tenor

has a Bachelor of Arts from Crane School of Music NY, a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music NY and was given the title of Kammersänger from the State Opera House in Hannover, Germany.  This title is bestowed upon an Opera singer of excellence by the Government of Germany and is equivalent to a “sir” title in England.  

 Melody Aristo-Kielisch, Soprano

has a Bachelor of Arts from Judson University, Elgin IL with the emphasis in voice and Drama, a Master of Music in Performance from University of Milwaukee, WI and an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Judson University for her accomplishments in the field of Music.

Mr. Aristo and Ms. Aristo-Kielisch are professional international singers and have performed on Concert and Opera stages throughout the world.  They have taught voice lessons in levels from beginners to opera colleagues.  They sing in many languages and are fluent in English, German, Italian and Greek.   

WHAT WE DO
 

  Beginning Students

It is important to build a firm and knowledgeable foundation to be able to sing with ease and confidence.  We begin our lessons by teaching the student to breathe correctly, train the outer ear to connect with the inner ear, identifying intervals and pitch, proper placement of the voice and vocal support.  We believe it is very important to know how to read music. This is combined in the lesson where needed.
 

 Advanced to professional Singers

Having sung all over the world we know the stress and strength one needs for a singing career and the importance of singing correctly to avoid vocal problems.  

We teach the Bel Canto technique, building the voice to it’s full potential and beauty. This includes vocal placement, vocal production, phrasing, support and the correct repertoire for the individual student.  Specific vocal problems are identified and worked out.  

 Therapeutic singing

¶  We work with singers who have processing problems; identifying pitches and intervals, training the “lazy ear”. 

¶  We work with stroke survivors, retraining their breathing skills as well as their ear training and vocal abilities. 

¶  Singing is very therapeutic. The vibration of one’s own voice is healing, garnering confidence and self-pride.

FORMAT FOR VOICE LESSONS
 

  Bel Canto Technique - “Beautiful Singing”  

This technique of singing produces smooth production throughout the entire vocal range.  It includes the following: 

¶ Breath Control 

¶ Ear Training 

¶ Proper pitch

¶ Expand and improve range

¶ Proper vocal placement

¶ Consistency of voice - one even sound without “vocal breaks”

  Correct Repertoire for each individual voice

  Stage Movement

  Performance techniques

 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

 Recitals

 Concerts

 Referrals to local Venues