I have had the pleasure of working with Kristin on jazz vocals for several years now, and always looked forward to every lesson. She is an extraordinary teacher and performer who tailors lessons to not only meet but also push my musical boundaries, fostering confidence and creativity. I always appreciate Kristin's emphasis on the interconnectedness between body and voice, incorporating physical movement. Simply put - she's the best!
--Fiona K., adult college student
About
Starlight Music Academy
Starlight Music Academy is a premier music academy offering piano and voice lessons for adults and children aged 5 and above. The owner and lead instructor, Dr. Kristin Sponcia, is a consummate music professional with experience teaching music in 1-on-1 lessons since 1996 and in class settings since 2005. Our academy, located in Hartland, WI 53209, is a boutique music education experience. This means students receive individualized attention, resources, and a customized education plan.
What you can expect from Starlight Music Academy:
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Kind, caring, and compassionate treatment
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To be challenged to learn and apply new musical knowledge
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To be challenged to improve technique specific to your instrument
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To be encouraged to grow your musicianship mindset
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For each lesson to include learning AND FUN!
I have been taking piano lessons for just under a year now and Kristin is absolutely amazing. She is so good at making things easy to understand and comes up with ideas to help me learn better. I took her music theory class as well which was a complete game changer on understanding the piano and music as a whole. I can't recommend Kristin enough for anyone that's interested in piano and music.
--Eric S., adult
Offerings
In the relatively short period that I've taken lessons with Kristin, she has done an incredible job with guiding my voice where I want to take it, focusing on repertoire and performance with me since those are areas in which I lack experience. That is to say: Kristin recognized that switching to the approach of singing music rather than just exercises would actually help me with my abilities more, which was counterintuitive to me at the time. But, the proof is in the pudding!
To name a few qualities that Kristin exhibits during our lessons... ★ She keeps me on track, balancing the topic at hand with small windows of normal conversation! ★ She is clearly familiar with the anatomy of the voice, having been able to articulate to me precisely what is happening in my neck, throat, sinuses, etc. ★ She knows how to adapt to each student. In my case, she finds ways to distract me from or quickly move past the self-conscious voice in my head that pipes up when I make a mistake, moving forward with the lesson instead of focusing on fixing one small thing. To my joy, my mental self-critique doesn't have as nearly as much of an emotional hold on me as it used to, becoming more calm and analytical when it comes to addressing an issue without the baggage. The result is that the *process* of singing has become so much more of a joy to participate in! Overall, I would be quick to recommend Kristin to voice students of any level!
--Joseph H., adult
