"You have helped me grow, not only as a singer, but as a person. Thank you for being such a positive and continuous support in my life. Words cannot express how much it means to me."

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I have been teaching private voice lessons for over 15 years. My approach to teaching involves helping my students develop a healthy vocal technique, which includes understanding basic vocal function and health, exercising and strengthening the full vocal range, practicing appropriate breathing and support, and developing awareness.

Everyone's voice is unique. My job is to guide you in exploring and understanding your individual instrument, and how to apply your technique to a variety of musical styles including (but not limited to) classical, musical theater, pop, rock, jazz and gospel/R&B.

I was on the voice faculty at UC Davis for three years, and taught privately in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas. In 2008, I moved back to my hometown of Falls Church, and have been teaching locally since then.

I am a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Music Teachers National Association/Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (MTNA/NVMTA), and have a Level III Certification in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method.

In addition to singing, students will learn how to read music and explore basic music theory - an essential element for becoming a good musician!

Bharati Soman, soprano, lives in Falls Church, VA where she maintains a private voice studio. She holds a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University, and a Master of Music and Performer Diploma from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Bharati's students have won roles in school & community productions, have been accepted to District Chorus, All-VA Chorus, VA Senior Honors Choir, VA Governor's School, and have received honors in various voice competitions including the Lions of Virginia Bland Music Scholarship Competition, and State & Regional NATS Student Auditions. Her students have also been accepted to competitive summer programs and college music & theater programs including NYU Tisch, James Madison University, Point Park University, Chicago College of Performing Arts, San Francisco Conservatory, Ithaca College, Oklahoma City University, Elon University and Shenandoah Conservatory. In addition to teaching, Bharati is an active performer.

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