Voice Lessons for Kids & Teens in Jacksonville, FL
Young voices need a teacher who builds healthy habits first and confidence right alongside them. Vicki Lee has taught singers in Jacksonville since 2004, and lessons can take a young singer from a first school solo all the way to a first recording at Studio 105.
Singing lessons built around a young singer
Most kids who love to sing are already doing it — in the car, in their room, in the school chorus. What they usually don't have is someone showing them how to do it without pushing their voice too hard, and how to stand up and deliver when it actually counts.
That's where weekly lessons with Vicki come in. Every student starts with a short, friendly assessment so she can hear where their voice is right now and what they want out of lessons. From there she builds a plan around the student's age, voice and goals — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
For younger kids, lessons focus on pitch, rhythm, breathing and having fun with songs they actually like. For teens, the work goes deeper: range, tone, mixing chest and head voice, harmony, and the performance skills that matter for chorus, auditions and talent shows.
What parents usually ask about first
- Will lessons strain my child's voice? Healthy technique is the starting point of every lesson, for exactly that reason.
- Can they sing the music they love? Yes — pop, country, musical theatre, worship and more are all fair game.
- Will it help with school chorus? Breath support, pitch and reading a part carry straight into ensemble singing.
“I don't teach a curriculum. I teach the voice that walks in the door.”
— Vicki Lee, vocal coach since 2004
What young singers work on
Every plan is different, but these are the building blocks most kids and teens move through.
Breathing and support
Learning to breathe low and steady so phrases last and the voice doesn't tire out halfway through a song.
Pitch and ear training
Matching pitch, hearing harmony and staying in tune — the foundation for chorus, solos and everything after.
Healthy range building
Gradually and safely stretching range, including finding the "mix" teens need as their voices change.
Stage confidence
Practicing the whole performance — walking out, the first line, eye contact — so nerves don't take over.
Song choice that fits
Picking music that suits the student's voice and age, so they sound like themselves and not like a copy.
A recording to keep
When they're ready, in-studio students can book a recording session at Studio 105 and leave with a real track.
Kids and teens learn differently
Vicki adjusts the pace and the material to the student in front of her.
Younger singers
- Short, focused activities that keep lessons fun
- Pitch-matching and rhythm games
- Songs they already know and love
- Building comfort singing for someone
Teen singers
- Range, tone and mixing chest and head voice
- Prep for chorus, auditions and talent shows
- Harmony and singing with a band or track
- Recording and performing with confidence
From first call to first performance
Every student moves through the same four stages — only the pace and the material change.
Talk to Vicki
A quick call or email about your child, their experience and what they're hoping for.
First lesson
A relaxed assessment of their voice, so the plan starts from where they really are.
Weekly practice
Hour-long lessons plus short, simple practice to do between sessions.
Show it off
A school performance, an audition, or a recording session at Studio 105.
Before you book
How old does my child need to be for voice lessons?
It depends on the child more than the birthday — attention span and genuine interest matter most. Call Vicki at (904) 438-4105 and she'll tell you honestly whether now is the right time.
Do kids need any experience before the first lesson?
No. The first lesson is built to work for a complete beginner. The assessment is how Vicki figures out where to start.
Where are kids' lessons held?
In person at Studio 105 Recording, 8570 Rampart Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244, or online over Zoom for families who can't make the drive.
Can siblings or friends take a lesson together?
Yes — small-group lessons are available in the studio on request. Online lessons are one-on-one.
Can lessons help my teen prepare for an audition?
Absolutely. Song selection, preparing the cut, and rehearsing the audition itself are all part of Vicki's audition prep coaching.
Do voice lessons make a good gift for a kid who loves to sing?
They do. Gift certificates cover a full 60-minute lesson, in the studio or online, and can be ordered on the gift certificate page.
Other lessons Vicki teaches
Pick a format and start this week.
Tell Vicki a bit about your voice and which format you're leaning toward — she'll follow up to schedule your first lesson.