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LYDIAN STUDIO

by Holly Thornton

Interested in taking lessons? Contact me

  • Description: Lessons are typically split between warm ups/ technical exercises and repertoire. Styles taught: Musical Theater, Pop, Rock, RNB, Singer Songwriter. The majority of my students are adults interested in learning contemporary styles, but I cross-train my singers in various music genres. Great care and attention is given to mental health in the studio. Students’ growth in confidence as singers and people is encouraged. Laughter in the studio is welcomed to keep singing heartfelt, playful, and joyful!

    Location: Lessons are either in-person or virtual

    Length: Voice lessons offered are 30, 45, and 60 minutes long. Weekly lessons are most common but I allow drop-ins and schedule as you go.

    Availability: Voice lessons are available to new and experienced singers age 9+

    Visit the FAQ page to learn more about scheduling, studio policies, and first lesson preparation!

  • Description: Lessons are typically split between technical exercises, scales/chords/arpeggios, and repertoire. Styles taught: Western Classical, Musical Theater, Singer Songwriter, Pop, Rock, and Jazz. I also help students learn to accompany themselves while singing. Great care and attention is given to mental health in the studio. Students’ growth in confidence as players and people is encouraged. Laughter in the studio is welcomed to keep playing heartfelt, playful, and joyful!

    Location: Lessons are either in-person or virtual

    Length: Piano lessons offered are 30, 45, and 60 minutes long. Weekly lessons are most common but I do allow drop-ins and schedule as you go.

    Availability: Piano lessons are available to new and experienced students age 9+

    Visit the FAQ page to learn more about scheduling, studio policies, and first lesson preparation!

  • Description: I have been helping and preparing musicians for performance for close to twenty years. I have worked with singers prepping for TV voice competitions, dancers, rock musicians, models, and musical theater actors.

    With permission I record video of our rehearsals so performers walk away with something tangible to help their at home practice tasks. I help with stage presence, announcing, fricatives, dynamics, musicality, emoting authentic passion, and overall polishing. Great care and attention is given to mental health in auditioning and performing. Students’ growth in confidence as singers and people is encouraged. Laughter in the studio is welcomed to keep performing heartfelt, playful, and joyful!

    Location: Lessons are either in-person or virtual

    Length: Lessons offered are 30, 45, and 60 minutes long. Weekly lessons are most common but I allow drop-ins and schedule as you go

    Availability: Lessons are available to new and experienced performers age 9+

    Visit the FAQ page to learn more about scheduling, studio policies, and first lesson preparation!

  • Description: I have been teaching music theory for almost 20 years. I integrate basic principals of music theory (scales, chords, inversions, cadences) along with sight reading, rhythm language, ear-training, and conducting. I also can help with structural form and analysis and song writing. Great care and attention is given to mental health in the studio. Students’ growth in confidence as musicians and people is encouraged. Laughter in the studio is welcomed to keep playing heartfelt, playful, and joyful!

    Location: Lessons are either in-person or virtual

    Length: Lessons offered are 30, 45, and 60 minutes long. Weekly lessons are most common but I allow drop-ins and schedule as you go

    Availability: Theory lessons are available to new and experienced singers age 9+

    Visit the FAQ page to learn more about scheduling, studio policies, and first lesson preparation!

  • Description: I have worked with actors, court attorneys, musicians, sales associates, therapists and ESL students helping to develop and reach full command of their unique voices. I teach a step-by-step approach focusing on alignment, breathing, forward focus, and intonation. I also help students to understand vocal control and how it relates to diction, enunciation, and plosives. We will explore the voice from the inside out with journal prompts about your voice and the voice as metaphor.

    With permission I record video of our rehearsals so performers walk away with something tangible to help their at home practice tasks. I help with stage presence, announcing, fricatives, emoting authentic passion, and mic technic. Great care and attention is given to mental health in the studio. Students’ growth in confidence as singers and people is encouraged. Laughter in the studio is welcomed to keep performing heartfelt, playful, and joyful!

    Location: Lessons are either in-person or virtual

    Length: Lessons offered are 30, 45, and 60 minutes long. Weekly lessons are most common but I allow drop-ins and schedule as you go

    Availability: Lessons are available to new and experienced students age 9+

    Visit the FAQ page to learn more about scheduling, studio policies, and first lesson preparation!

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Singer/Songwriter, Steve Beradi performing one of his original songs for our holiday show. Before taking singing lessons, Steve had never performed his original music in public.
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Former student, Faith Becker performs, "Lady Marmalade".
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Interested in taking lessons?

I currently have spots available for voice and piano lessons and would love to work with you!

  • Julia R.

    “If you are looking to develop your vocal or music skills in a loving, supportive, knowledgeable, and super fun atmosphere — look no further than Holly. Wherever you are starting, she will work with you to grow not only your sound, but truly your musicianship and artistry. You will learn more about the science of your voice, the fundamentals of musictheory, and also be able to just embrace the joy of music. Lessons with Holly are a blast, and you will absolutely become a better singer and artist under her guidance.”

  • Dylan F.

    “I decided to take the leap to learn piano as an adult student. Holly has been amazing since day 1! I’ve been able to play classical, jazz, pop, and even country. She is always receptive to letting me play what I want to play, but is there to also provide grade-appropriate pieces that I would never be able to find on my own. Additionally, I know more about actual musictheory now than I ever thought I would, which helps immensely in learning piano. Recently, I started mixing in singing lessons with piano, which Holly was very happy to help with!”

  • Duncan D.

    Singing is something I always enjoyed doing but never had made the space to explore more seriously. Before starting lessonsI thought that performing for a crowd was out of the question for me, but Holly has helped me gain so much confidence in myself! She is also extremely knowledgeable about music and the vocal anatomy involved in singing. Attending my lessonwith Holly is always a big highlight of every week!