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Private Voice Lessons for Females or Hormonally Female Voices

Kerith will be running voice lessons this Fall beginning the week of September 9 on the following days/times:

Mondays 5:00-5:55, 6:00-6:55

Tuesdays 5:00-5:55, 6:00-6:55

Wednesdays 5:00-5:55, 6:00-6:55

Contact her here to schedule lessons.

I offer lessons for hormonally female vocals in 6th -12th grade. I hold lessons at my place, in the Arboretum Apartments in East Boise by the Parkcenter bridge and Bown Way. I do have a cat, so this only works if my students are not allergic. I typically do a 55-minute session for $60 once a week, and accept payment at the time of the lesson or in advance. If a family would like to pay in advance for a 4-lesson bundle, I can offer a discounted rate of $55 per lesson. I allow one “skip” every 3 months, either a cancellation or a planned miss. If a family needs to cancel a lesson or try to reschedule to a different time or day of the week, I require at least 48-hours notice. If my schedule changes and we aren’t able to find a time to meet that week, any pre-paid money will roll over to future lessons.

Because I have a broad background in singing and was classically trained, we can work on whatever style of music my students would like, as well as general vocal technique & safety, increasing vocal range, ear training, goal-setting, performance aspects, song-writing, and even recording with our professional-grade vocal microphone. We’ll work hard, and it’ll be a lot of fun, too!

I am taking lots of precautions, covid-wise, since I have a weaker immune system than most, and since singing together is considered a higher-risk activity. Students are required to be “fully boosted”, which means 2 weeks after the latest booster, and to get the CDC recommended types of booster shots. Right now, that means the “bivalent” booster. I will be adhering to this policy as well. Students wash their hands upon entering my apartment, and they have their own area in our great room. We are about 6 feet apart almost the entire time. For especially “breathy” warm-up exercises, we face away from each other. I sanitize the student's area before lessons, and hand sanitizer is available to use whenever they feel they need it. A high-grade air filter is in use in my apartment. If a student is showing any symptoms of covid or any other contagious illness, I ask that they stay home.

Register by contacting Kerith.

Friday Enrichment Programs at Sage International School:

Is your child looking for something EXCITING to do this Fall? Could they benefit from a high-energy, creative, program with other kids their age? Rising Stars is back at Sage for a 10-week session of singing, hip hop dancing, and acting! Great for building confidence and discipline in kids of all ages, with any level of performing arts experience. Taught by professional choreographer, playwright, and performer, Kerith Telestai, or as Sage kids call her, “Mrs. T." Tennis shoes, water bottle(s), and work-out clothes recommended. (Snack also highly recommended for 2 older groups.) We’ll meet on the blacktop outdoors, so please have campers come prepared for the weather. Rising Stars has become very popular at Sage, so this session is expected to fill up fast--first come first served! Your child’s spot is secured only once registration and payment are complete.

Please commit to attending every class for the full scheduled amount of time, and only register if Rising Stars can be a priority for your child. We cannot accommodate family vacations, doctor’s appointments, homework, parties, sports, other extracurricular activities, etc. The exception is September 20, since it is the beginning of Fall Break. If your family is going out of town, that would be an acceptable day to miss, as we will be focusing on review and skill-building instead of learning new material relevant to the performance.

10 Fridays: August 16, 23; September 6, 13, 20; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1 with a performance at Sage on the last day (performance times TBD)
Firm Registration & Payment Deadline: Wednesday, August 14 before 2:00 PM
Location: Sage International School blacktop (behind the small high school building)
Questions? E-mail Ms. T. here.

Little Hip Hop & Musical Theatre (Grades 1-2-3)

Mature and self-controlled 1st graders are welcome to join our 2nd & 3rd graders this session.
STEP 1: Click here to register: https://forms.gle/To9pTVh47rQfG5Jw8
STEP 2: Pay $140 here: www.paypal.me/IdahoRisingStars
Maximum: 24 campers
9:00-9:50 Supervised drop-off begins at 8:55; supervised pick-up until 9:55