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Why Richardson Vocal Studio?
In lessons, we focus on developing your technique through proven and pedagogically sound practices. We will spend a substantial amount of time on building and understanding healthy habits, while also developing an awareness of the moving pieces of the vocal tract and how they work for (and against) your instrument.
Healthy Technique
Matt understands and embraces the idea that singing is one of the most vulnerable acts one person can share with another. Singing is the only artform that comes from within our body and is truly a piece of who we are. Because of this, it is essential that we work on the WHOLE person in lessons; addressing insecurities, building confidence, facing fears and failures, and growing through it all!
Positivity and Encouragement
The quality of Matt's instruction is proven by the successes of his students. Matt's students headline shows and productions all over town, consistently gracing the stage at Blue Star Award Ceremonies, as well as The Jimmy Awards in New York City! Matt's students have also been seen regularly at The Coterie Theater, Music Theatre Heritage, KCRep, Starlight Theatre, National and International Tours...and yes...even Broadway!
Proven Success
Lessons are fun! Of course, we are always working to grow and improve, but it is essential to remember that we are doing this because it is FUN!
Once students start with Matt, they rarely leave...not just because of the quality of instruction and the results of his training, but the time taken to BUILD A RELATIONSHIP with his students. Of his over 100 students, many have been studying with him for 7+ years!
FUN!
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Meet Matt
Matt Richardson
Owner - Instructor | Richardson Vocal Studio
Matt Richardson is the owner of Richardson Vocal Studio. He has been teaching private voice lessons for 15 years, working with students of all ages and ability levels. Matt has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master of Arts degree, also from Northwest Missouri State. Prior to teaching voice full time, Matt taught for 10 years at Raytown High School in Raytown, Missouri. There, in tandem with the Choral Music Department, he taught lessons, vocal coached musicals, and prepared students for district and state contests.
Matt left Raytown in the Spring of 2018 to pursue teaching voice full time. He now operates a studio of over 100 students out of The Culture House Conservatory of the Arts in Olathe, KS, where he serves as a the Director of the School of Music and Resident Music Director for the School of Theatre.
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What can you expect in lessons?
What happens in lessons?
In a standard 30 minute lesson, we will spend 15-20 minutes on developing technique, employing a variety of methods to strengthen not only the instrument itself, but your working knowledge of your instrument.
What happens in lessons?
With continued study, one can expect to:
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Increase healthy range
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Increase power and resonance
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Eliminate vocal and bodily tension
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Develop proper breath support
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Smooth and understand 'breaks' in the voice and learn how to navigate through them
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Strengthen and develop a healthy Broadway 'belt' and mix
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Gain confidence for the stage or auditions
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Develop musicianship and artistry through proven 'Acting Songs' techniques
What happens in lessons?
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MOST IMPORTANTLY: Discover YOUR voice...your instrument...free from tension, imitation, or pressure.
What happens in lessons?
Singing is one of the most vulernable acts a person can do with another person. Singing is such a unique art form, in that it is the only art form that comes from inside the body. As singers, often times we equate our own self worth with the quality of our voice. We want to love what we hear and we develop insecurities and fears when we don't. As a voice teacher, I believe it is essential to work on the whole person, not just the voice. Singing technique only improves as people put aside their fears - fear of making mistakes, fear of sounding bad, fear of hearing their own voice - and commit wholly to improvement. Confidence building is challenging...and one can only build confidence with repeated success...and repeated success only comes with repeated genuine attempts. We have to get comfortable with failure...it's how we learn!
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