Grace Steiner with students at NATS

Teaching & Lessons

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching is rooted in classical technique and shaped by the goals, experience, and artistry of each student.

Because singing is both physical and personal, I build lessons around trust, clear communication, and focused musical growth across classical, musical theatre, and jazz styles.

Theory Teaching Demo — Music Theory and Voice Pedagogy

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Student Testimonials

You helped me find a voice that I never thought I would have! Thank you thank you thank you!

You motivated me every lesson to keep working because of my noticeable improvement. I love the energy you bring to your lessons and the friendly environment you create.

Being more confident in my singing as well as just working on the mental side of it helped a ton — huge confidence builder, and I’m looking forward to publicly singing and playing more in the future!

First Year Non-Major Student

I enjoyed all of my lessons. Grace was very flexible and worked with me on what I needed to be successful and how I wanted to improve.

Thank you so much for encouraging me to give my voice a break yesterday. I’m still learning that I shouldn’t just push through if my voice isn’t back to its healthy state and that healing takes time.

Favorite class of the semester!!!!

NATS Recognition

My teaching has been recognized through student achievement at NATS auditions and my selection for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern Program.

Grace Steiner with students at NATS
Student Achievement

NATS Student Auditions

Five students from my studio competed at the Kansas City Chapter Student Auditions, representing undergraduate, graduate, and music-minor tracks.

Top results: two students earned first place in their categories.

Representation: undergraduate, graduate, and music-minor singers were included.

Preparation: collaborative work with pianists supported a strong showing.

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Professional Development

NATS Intern Program

I was selected for the 2025 NATS Intern Program, a fully funded professional-development program for emerging voice teachers at the University of Louisville.

The program provides intensive mentorship in studio pedagogy, observation, and applied voice instruction for promising early-career teachers.

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Courses Taught

MUSIC 121 (D3) – Introduction to Music Literature

3 credits

Survey of significant musical works from the Middle Ages to the present, with stylistic analysis and selected study of non-Western musical traditions. Designed primarily for music majors and minors, but open to all students.

MUSIC 121 – Junior Recital: Voice

3 credits

Junior-year recital requiring at least 30 minutes in the same applied subject. May be repeated if the medium is different.

MUSIC 250 – Applied Music

1-3 credits

Applied study in performance. Offered for 3 credits for performance majors, 1-2 credits for other emphases, and 1 credit for secondary or minor students. May be repeated. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MUSIC 392 – Junior Recital

Variable credit

Junior-year recital for the Bachelor of Music performance emphasis, requiring at least 30 minutes in the same applied subject. May be repeated if the medium is different. Prerequisite: junior standing in the same applied subject, concurrent enrollment, and permission of instructor.

MUSIC 492 – Senior Recital

0 credits

Senior capstone performance requirement. By appointment. Prerequisite: Senior standing in applied music.

MUSIC 722 – History of Solo Vocal Repertoire

3 credits

A selective survey of standard solo art song repertoire. Hands-on teaching experiences include multi-media presentation enriched by individual research and solo performance. Prerequisite: 12 hours of applied music credit.

MUSIC 750 – Applied Voice

1-3 credits

Applied study in voice for undergraduate students. By appointment. May be repeated.

MUSIC 850 – Applied Voice

1-4 credits

Applied study in voice for graduate students. By appointment. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.