When are children ready for voice lessons?

There is no “right” age to start since each voice and body are unique. If you can answer yes to the following questions, then voice lessons may be right for your child. 

Are they expressing an interest in taking lessons?

  • Do they delight in singing?

  • Are they eager to perform?

  • Do they have the desire to sing with more confidence?

Do they have strong aural skills?

  • Can they sing back what they hear?

  • Can they match and differentiate pitch?

Are they showing reading readiness?

  • Can they read letters?

  • Can they read numbers?

  • Are they developing phonemic awareness?

Are they showing signs of resilience?

  • Can they tolerate not mastering something the first time?

  • Can they tolerate making a mistake?

  • Can they tolerate trying again?

Are they showing signs of mental focus and body control?

  • Can they stand for 5 minutes at a time while singing?

  • Can they focus on a task for a few minutes at a time?

  • Can they follow a series of directions?