The CASSA - FAQs

"I liked her knowledge of the content, her positive and constructive criticism, feedback and her professionalism!"

"Alexis: I really liked how you diagnosed, almost immediately, what my problem was with incorrect breath support. Even though fixing my incorrect technique seemed a long way away to me, you encouraged me and gave me an idea of how long you thought it might take me and it removed my worry about it.

I've never had a lesson from anyone where they took notes and wrote down for me what I had to work on for my next lesson. That is excellent for me because I'm a bad note taker. I also like your energy and enthusiasm during the lesson. It shows that you truly love what you do. When people love what they do, they usually do a really good job."

"I have been taking voice lessons with Alexis and I have to say, I never thought learning how to sing could be so much fun. She knows how to teach young people without having them feel like it's a chore. I always look forward to having our next lesson. She is not only knowledgable in what she does, but is patient, nice and knows how to have fun. Which are characteristics of a great teacher. "

"Alexis - it has been quite a journey - but a great one! I love how each session begins with stretches. I never knew how important it is to get the body loose in order to use your voice.

Your are full of great knowledge about singing! I love how you explained what was happening to my throat when I use my vibrato. All the visuals really helped me to understand and improve.

"You were able to teach me so much material within a very limited amount of time without overwhelming me and pushing me away from wanting to learn the material.

The second was that I attained a working knowledge of how to write simple chords on a piano after knowing nothing about reading or writing music. I also enjoyed listening to you play your music and enjoyed having your help in putting some music to one of my lyrics. Thanks again for everything and I'll likely be back!"

Thank you for providing us with lesson notes every week. It is very professional and an added enhancement to the lessons you provide. I find the notes are very helpful especially in focusing Daniel in his practice sessions. I have him read his lesson notes over before he starts and he has a very good idea of what he needs to practice for the week.

Thanks again for an innovative addition to your piano instruction.

"The voice, the relaxation, the feeling, putting it all together. The music director and the producer were also in the room -- they were also very impressed and I've auditioned for these two people many times in the past.

I want to thank you SO MUCH for all that you did you help me get to the point where people that know me very well as an artist and a person could be impressed by my performance. I know that more than just technique, you helped build my confidence in what I could already do so I could just go and do it."

I have always loved music. I began singing in highschool but when I graduated, I stopped. But this summer I convinced myself to sing again. The first person I looked up was Alexis. Before our first lesson, I was extrememely nervous and unsure of my voice and singing abilities.

Now after eight lessons with Alexis, I am one hundred percent positive that music will forever be in my life.

I feel that my voice and confidence have grown because of Alexis. I just want to tell her THANK YOU for believing in me and for your support in my potential."