What sets Dr. Christopher Shelt apart as a Voice Teacher?

1) Specific Knowledge: Dr. Shelt knows how your voice actually works, having precise knowledge of the bodily anatomy that are the structures of speaking and singing and how they work together. Precise knowledge of anatomy and function matters as much in the vocal studio as much as it does in the doctor’s office.

2) Superior Experience: Dr. Shelt has 36 years of field experience working with many students from a truly international ethnic diversity, diagnosing and correcting vocal faults, having studied and developed effective techniques to match.

3) Stylistic Versatility: Dr. Shelt has specifically trained voices in Classical, Broadway, Great American Song Book, Jazz, Pop, Gospel, and Christian music… His goal is to help each student discover the genres and styles that fit their goals and their instrument well.

4) Solid Technical Approach: Dr. Shelt takes a common sense approach to vocal technique. In a world where truly fine voices are often damaged due to a lack of technical skill, Dr. Shelt builds the foundations of singing so singers can attain a versatile, functional voice, with maximum effectiveness for the least wear and tear. No matter whether a motor powers a family sedan or a race car, we want it to run well, with the engine still intact at the end of the day!   Once we get the voice working well, we can use that vocal “motor” to drive lots of various styles, and genres.

5) Servant’s Heart: Dr. Shelt sincerely cares about his student’s lives and aspirations, seeking to serve their goals with thoughtful integrity. He listens and communicates!

6) Sound Results: Dr. Shelt does not just have a history of results. Many students can tell a tremendous difference in their singing during their very first lesson. It takes time for old habits to be replaced by new ones, but positive change will be evident along the path of training from the very start.

Dr. Shelt is an experienced, versatile singer of multiple genres. Though classically trained, he grew up in an environment where he was immersed in the styles of the Big Band era and is an avid performer of the Great American Songbook tradition (Sinatra, Bennett, etc). In addition to Classical performances, Dr. Shelt is available for weddings, wedding receptions, large and small private parties, restaurant dinner music settings, as well as Church related sacred concerts and appearances. Dr. Shelt does play piano and can play and sing should the occasion be so suited.

Online or locally in studio $60.00 an hour or $40.00 per half hour.

A Church Music Renewal Weekend usually consists of :

1) Teaching on Biblical Models for Music and Worship Ministries for All Participants;

2) More In-Depth Q and A Discussion Sessions with Church Leaders and Staff;

3) Clinics for Professional and Lay Church Musicians;

4) Vocal Work with Choral Ensembles and Individual Vocalists;

5) Preparation of a Culminating, Participatory Celebratory Worship Event.

What sets Dr. Christopher Shelt apart as a Voice Teacher?

1) Specific Knowledge: Dr. Shelt knows how your voice actually works, having precise knowledge of the bodily anatomy that are the structures of speaking and singing and how they work together. Precise knowledge of anatomy and function matters as much in the vocal studio as much as it does in the doctor’s office.

2) Superior Experience: Dr. Shelt has 36 years of field experience working with many students from a truly international ethnic diversity, diagnosing and correcting vocal faults, having studied and developed effective techniques to match.

3) Stylistic Versatility: Dr. Shelt has specifically trained voices in Classical, Broadway, Great American Song Book, Jazz, Pop, Gospel, and Christian music… His goal is to help each student discover the genres and styles that fit their goals and their instrument well.

4) Solid Technical Approach: Dr. Shelt takes a common sense approach to vocal technique. In a world where truly fine voices are often damaged due to a lack of technical skill, Dr. Shelt builds the foundations of singing so singers can attain a versatile, functional voice, with maximum effectiveness for the least wear and tear. No matter whether a motor powers a family sedan or a race car, we want it to run well, with the engine still intact at the end of the day!   Once we get the voice working well, we can use that vocal “motor” to drive lots of various styles, and genres.

5) Servant’s Heart: Dr. Shelt sincerely cares about his student’s lives and aspirations, seeking to serve their goals with thoughtful integrity. He listens and communicates!

6) Sound Results: Dr. Shelt does not just have a history of results. Many students can tell a tremendous difference in their singing during their very first lesson. It takes time for old habits to be replaced by new ones, but positive change will be evident along the path of training from the very start.

Dr. Shelt is an experienced, versatile singer of multiple genres. Though classically trained, he grew up in an environment where he was immersed in the styles of the Big Band era and is an avid performer of the Great American Songbook tradition (Sinatra, Bennett, etc). In addition to Classical performances, Dr. Shelt is available for weddings, wedding receptions, large and small private parties, restaurant dinner music settings, as well as Church related sacred concerts and appearances. Dr. Shelt does play piano and can play and sing should the occasion be so suited.

Online or locally in studio $60.00 an hour or $40.00 per half hour.

A Church Music Renewal Weekend usually consists of :

1) Teaching on Biblical Models for Music and Worship Ministries for All Participants;

2) More In-Depth Q and A Discussion Sessions with Church Leaders and Staff;

3) Clinics for Professional and Lay Church Musicians;

4) Vocal Work with Choral Ensembles and Individual Vocalists;

5) Preparation of a Culminating, Participatory Celebratory Worship Event.