97 LITTLE NECK ROAD CENTERPORT, NY 11721 (631) 261-5999
DR. KAREN VAN HOUTEN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
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The Van Houten Studio
Credentials
Dr. Karen Van Houten has more than 25 years of experience training singers (of all ages) for stage/concert work, NYSSMA and college auditions.
She holds a Ph.D. in Vocal Music/Musical Theatre from NYU and a Masters in Voice Performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University (formerly the Peabody Conservatory of Music).
Dr. Van Houten has taught in public schools and churches and for acting and dance companies. Performance credits include work in plays, musicals and children's theater for regional and dinner theatres, recitals TV, recording, and as a church soloist.
Her students have appeared on Broadway, in national tours, in The American Girl Revue, on TV, with The Broadway Kids and Sugarbeats, and in featured roles in regional, community, and school theatre productions.
Locations
Lessons are given at two locations:
- Long Island: 97 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721
(phone: 631-261-5999)
- Westchester: 1600 Harrison Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(phone: 631-561-9522)
2012 - 2013 Rates
Standard rate (per individual)
30-minute lesson ....................................... $45
45-minute lesson ....................................... $60
60-minute lesson ....................................... $70
Commitment
Students scheduled on a full-time basis are registered for a 10-month term (September - June).
Arrangements can be made for a limited number of coachings in preparation for solos, auditions, or NYSSMA/college preparation.
Ideally, students should practice daily, from 30-60 minutes. Rehearsals and performances are beneficial as supplemental practice but should not replace work at home.
Contact Information
For further information, call Dr. Van Houten at (631) 261-5999.
Also Available:
Private Piano Instruction, NYSSMA Coaching, College Audition Preparation
