At The Inner Voice Collective, we do private lessons a little differently than other studios.
To create a real change in your body, mind, and voice, we believe that weekly lessons are absolutely necessary to allow the magic of our methods to take effect.
Ultimate Vocal Mentorship is 3, 6, or 12 months of weekly lessons, but many singers extend their programs depending on how deep they want to go with their unique goals in mind.
But no matter how long you stay at TIVC, we can guarantee that you will feel BIG changes in your voice.
We pride ourselves on not only getting singers results vocally, but also being a one-stop-shop for singers.
You're getting a voice specialist, performance coach, & mentor all in one!
See how our current TIVC members are using their voices!
Here at TIVC, we are invested in your progress, here are results we can get you in all 3 areas of our expertise!
Increase Range
Better Breath Control
Balance Vocal Registers
Develop Mixed Voice
Belt Higher & Effortlessly
More Consistent Vibrato
Gain Healthy Voice Habits
Less Tension In Jaw & Tongue
More Dynamics & Phrasing
Style Flexibility For Cross-Genre Singing
Effective Strategies For Stage Fright
Higher Quality Prep For Auditions
Stronger Audition Book Songs
Learn Pop/Rock For MT Auditions
Getting More Callbacks & Castings
Developing Magnetic Stage Presence
Efficient Recording & Self-Tape Sessions
Feeling More Present & Playful On Stage
Finding Joy In Singing Again
Feeling More Authentic & Empowered
Unshaming The Nervous System & Voice
Re-Connecting With Your Creative Self
Break-Through Blocks & Negative Beliefs
Re-Wire Your Brain To Feel Safer Singing
Developing Better Self-Care Practice To Improve Voice & Performance Abilities
Who can join?
Ages 13+ of any gender identity, experience level, and voice type are eligible for the UVM programs.
Ages 10-12 will be accepted if they are approved through an interview process to see if they are the right fit for the program.
What are the program options?
There are three levels of UVM -
Discover: 3 Months (12 Lessons)
Transform: 6 Months (24 Lessons)
Evolve: 12 Months (48 Lessons)
Each program has the option to extend/renew for more time.
How long are lessons?
Your weekly lesson is 45-minutes of active teaching/coaching time, with an additional 15-minute window built-in.
(You receive a 60-minute block in the schedule at the same day/time each week)
The 15-minute additional window is there in case of late starts, technical issues (on zoom), and/or for writing lesson notes or other admin tasks on your behalf.
What else is included?
Warm-Up/Exercise Recordings
Song Idea Library By Genre
Pre-Recorded Workshops
Audition Resources
You also receive 1 check-in per week between lessons on the Marco Polo app or voice memo for direct feedback on whatever you need help with.
You can always send emails or texts for smaller questions between lessons.
How much does the program cost?
Depending on the program length that you choose, you will expect to invest between $325-$375 per month.
The only options for payment is monthly or paying in full at the start of your program.
The longer the program length, the cost per lesson decreases and there is also an additional discount for pay-in-full.
We are based in San Diego, California and also travel frequently to the Naperville, Illinois area (exact addresses are given after enrollment).
If you are not close to those locations, then its no problem since we are pre-dominantly an online lesson space!
Online lessons are through Zoom and require no special equipment other than a laptop that can support Zoom or other similar applications.
Since I work with singers for extended periods of time, I find it important to establish a solid vocal assessment and create a warm-up/technique plan during that first lesson.
After the first 1-2 lessons, I like to move pretty quickly into work with songs to work on technique application.
A typical lesson might look like:
Coming to your lesson already generally warmed up
Technique exercises or warm-ups if needed (10-20 minutes)
Song work & technique application (25+ minutes)
Based on a singer's goals, there may be some lessons dedicated to things like:
Storytelling strategies for musical theatre singers
Audition book & rep planning
Prep for upcoming auditions
Nervous system work & performance anxiety tools
Filming self-tapes & recording
Yes! We can accommodate schedule changes at any point during your program and there is no limit on how many you can do (there is a small admin fee per schedule change).
You need to give 48 hours of notice for a standard cancellation to be able to receive a make-up credit.
If you have to cancel due to being sick, you can give 24 hours notice to still receive a make-up credit.
To read the full cancellation and make-up policy, CLICK HERE
In the rare case that a singer can't complete their UVM commitment, there will be an incompletion fee applied depending on the circumstance.
If you just need to stop for a short-period of time due to an emergency situation, then there is an option to temporarily pause your program.
There is also the option to pause before starting another lesson program for a small fee if you need time in-between.
To read the full policies and procedures about incompletion or pausing, CLICK HERE.
"If you’re looking for a talented voice teacher, Nikki is it. My daughter has been a part of her studio for three years and we couldn’t be more pleased. She got accepted into every single vocal performance program she auditioned for and they all gave her significant scholarships!
Her patience, kindness, and professionalism continues to amaze me. She makes your child feel safe and cared for while teaching them to be amazing vocalists."
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"The time I have had so far TIVC has been great! I get to work towards my goals and what I want to achieve, and I really feel that the lessons are adapted to my wishes. As well as there is a lot of support and encouragement."
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We understand that not everyone is going to be able to commit to weekly lessons...
OR are only in need of a one-time coaching session for a last minute event.
In that case, we offer 60-minute pop-up lessons at times throughout the year!