Polly Baldridge Voice Studio

Offering artist-centered. customized voice sessions that celebrate YOUR voice, artistry, and the gifts YOU bring to the world

Maybe it is a place for you?!

Are you a Youth or Adult , working to understand your voice and artistry and why it matters? 

It does matter, and it matters greatly. Those gifts of yours and your impulse or desire to share them aren't an accident. You are designed for it - and when you honor that little voice inside that says, "Sing out loud, sing out strong," you bring joy and meaning to the world around you. It matters!!! The world needs to hear and know YOUR VOICE, YOUR ARTISTRY, YOUR HEART! 

If you need a place to experiment and figure out small or major details about your voice and artistry before you go public with them, let's talk! I know a lot about the voice and singing, and I'd love to learn more about you and your goals and how I might work with you to meet them.   

Interested students may complete the information below. A gratis 15-minute phone consultation will be scheduled to discuss artist goals and review studio philosophy.  

 

• In-Person (Studio in Damascus, MD) and/or Virtual Sessions (Zoom)
• Full-Time and Part-Time Studio Memberships, Trial Sessions, Drop-Ins
• 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions  
• Daytime appointments year round, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, some evening appointments
• Artists singing in all styles and genres are welcome
• Repertoire selection is guided by artist 
• Points of artist interest and curiosity guide singing and learning
• Artists establish regular vocalizing and practice patterns based on their preferences and goals

STUDIO POLICIES - review for more information!

Sessions may include

Vocal warm-ups and cool downs Specialized technical exercises Breathing and body awareness  Music history and theory Voice health and habilitation Song interpretation Intonation and timbre of voice Language/dialect pronunciation/diction Style analysis and guided listening Character and scene work Voice anatomy and physiology  Mixing/blending registers Head Voice/Chest Voice/Mix/Belt Voice experimentation  Voice habilitation and health Mind/body/gesture exercises Practice routine development Visual and audio feedback Microphone technique Singing and self- accompanying Music Production Songwriting Creativity Coaching Voice Improvisation Performance preparation  Audition preparation

Giving Voice Project 

• Studio Artists are encouraged to enroll and participate in a variety of group and community learning and performance opportunities offered by Polly Baldridge during the year under the banner of Giving Voice Project  

• Separate registration and fees are required for these special opportunities to cover things like curriculum development, accompanist fees, building rentals, supplies, etc., and the cost for each opportunity will be publicized with the event details - members of Polly Baldridge Voice Studio receive a special rate

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY and DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Vanshikah Shah https://youtu.be/Sk3kUZN0NZ4

Ashlynne Pillai https://youtu.be/SdW-q0BGSMs

Abigail Weinel  https://abigailweinel.weebly.com/

Laura Searles https://laurasearles.weebly.com/

Maanav Goyal https://maanavagoyal.wixsite.com/home 

Lauren Greenlees https://www.laurengreenlees.com/

Based in Damascus, Maryland

pollybaldridgevoicestudio@gmail.com

240-750-8287