I have taken about 5 lessons with Dr. Russell and he’s phenomenal. I’ve already expanded my range just by him coaching me through a few tweaks here and there. I’ve become aware of some bad habits I’ve had and have noticed a difference in my singing with improved technique. He’s very knowledgeable about the voice, but most importantly, he does not let me get away with not practicing enough on my own. I think the mark of any great instructor is holding your students accountable and he gets that. Highly recommend and will be with him a long time

Lance is patient, kind, positive and a very effective teacher for this musical novice.

Would recommend to anyone. Jumping into vocal lessons with Dr. Lance R. was an eye-opener. Despite being a lifelong musician, Lance's insights into my singing technique have been invaluable, boosting my confidence significantly. Lance's approachable vibe bridges the gap his impressive academic credentials could create. His down-to-earth manner makes every lesson feel focused and productive, fostering genuine growth. His expertise translates into tailored guidance that's both encouraging and effective, helping me progress regardless of my starting point. Our virtual sessions have been great, and I'm intrigued by the lively home setting he mentions, complete with pets. It adds a unique, personal touch to the learning experience. In short, learning with Lance has been transformative, enhancing my understanding of vocal performance in an enjoyable and supportive way.

After about half a year of taking lessons from Lance, I've felt like I've made amazing progress in singing. When we do new songs and drills, they always target whatever was troubling me most over the previous week or two, so I always feel like I'm making strides. He also is willing to go at my personal pace mid-lesson while still keeping things on track. Highly recommend.

Knowledgeable, helpful, and patient.

Great lesson that cut right to the chase and gave me insights that I was able to apply to my singing technique immediately. Lance is perhaps the most highly qualified professional I have had the chance to work with, and I highly recommend him!

Excellent, just what I was hoping for--Lance was approachable, patient, and quite helpful. I'm looking forward to more sessions!

Lance is an exceptional vocal teacher: friendly, great communicator, with a vast knowledge and experience on the subject. Highly recommended!

Very good at explaining and identifying where and how to improve

Lance is such an awesome teacher. He has excellent communication skills, great time management, is kind, and does everything he can to help meet your goals. He helped me with a pronunciation matter, and instantly, everything I'd had trouble with made perfect sense. I hope to take different lessons with him soon, and I highly recommend him.