"Rebecca is the music teacher you've been looking for all your life. She truly believes that everyone can sing, and even if you don't believe that about yourself yet, her enthusiasm, patience, and skill will soon win you over, and you'll be amazed at the sounds coming from your (nice open) throat.) " - Cheryl W., Berkeley |
“During the time I have been under Rebecca’s tutelage, I have noticed an enormous growth in both my voice and my confidence in singing. I have studied with several voice teachers from all over the country and none have produced such exciting results in such a comparatively short period of time. Rebecca is patient and always phrases criticism in the most positive way possible.”
- A. Wiehe, Seattle, WA
"Rebecca is an excellent teacher. I started taking lessons from her six months ago and I have already seen a huge improvement in my range and tone. I have become more comfortable with my voice and with performing in front of other people. I am working on all styles of music with her. She is also helping me prepare for college auditions and for college classes and work. I have never been happier, and would highly recommend her as a teacher to anyone! - C. Hodges, Martinez, CA "Rebecca goes out of her way to discover what exactly holds up a student so she can specifically address the issue. You can tell she thinks a lot about her students between lessons. She is also warm and fun and very personable and makes you want to practice all the more." - Kathy Ulrich, Seattle, WA "I hadn't studied voice in over 20 years and thought I had "lost" my range. Rebecca helped me to rediscover high notes and experience singing that didn't hurt. My goal of joining a choir now feels quite attainable." - Heather M., Berkeley, CA |
"Rebecca Castelli has helped bring out the strength and fluidity of my natural soprano voice. She helped me understand the poor vocal habits that held me back, and gave me just the right exercises to overcome them. She chose pieces for me to work on that were just right for my voice. She helped me have confidence in my voice, and to be at ease in the top of my range. Her lessons were supportive, challenging, effective and fun! Her teaching method combines deep knowledge with a light touch. She has coached me so well that, in just a few months, I have been able to perform the pieces she taught me solo before live audiences."
- K. Schomer, El Cerrito, CA
"Working with Rebecca was really a great investment for me. I loved singing in groups like choirs and madrigals, but as the years went by I eventually stopped singing. One day I went to a Symphony Chorus concert and suddenly realized how much I missed it. My voice was terrible. I'd lost my range, and my jaw was so stiff from tension that my speaking voice barely came out. I was so scared of singing in front of people that I wouldn't even sing at home with my husband in the room. Rebecca was warm and practical. She helped me get over my paralyzing fear, and loosen up my jaw. I'm brave enough to sing in the CCSF choir now, and I really love it. The tapes of the lessons help too, I use them as warm up tapes, and sing in my car on the way to choir practice." - K. Munson, San Francisco, CA |