voice lessons
In sessions with Noah, expect to...
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clarify the distinct vocal functions behind terms like "chest", "belt", "mix", "support", "falsetto" and "resonance"
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release chronic tensions in the neck, throat, jaw, tongue and other muscles which inhibit free vocal function
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develop freedom to sing in any style with flexibility and freedom of musical expression, while maintaining your own unique sound
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cultivate a clear and functional vocal health regimen to meet your specific goals
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maintain a strong, flexible instrument with the endurance to handle professional or collegiate vocal demands
Noah Rice, M.M. is a native Nashvillian vocalist, voice instructor and music director, with decades of professional experience spanning live performance, studio work and theatre/choral direction. His performance career includes more than 1,000 international performances across 35+ countries as a featured singer-pianist with Holland America Line's acclaimed Billboard Onboard duo piano shows. Stateside credits include Gaylord Opryland, Hersheypark and other nat'l resorts, backing vocals for artists including Hans Zimmer, The Rolling Stones and Eric Church, and decades of studio recording work for commercial, educational and religious publishers.
As an educator, Noah combines extensive real-world performance experience with evidence-based voice pedagogy. He holds a Master's of Music in Contemporary Commercial (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy from Shenandoah Conservatory, and a Bachelor's of Music in CCM Voice Performance from Belmont University. He is also a certified instructor in Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method, a CCM voice-training methodology grounded in vocology, current voice science and bodywork. His graduate and ongoing research explores craniocervical alignment in singers, and the application of various bodywork modalities in addressing muscle tension dysphonia.
At the core of Noah's teaching philosophy is the belief that every singer deserves to understand their own instrument. Rather than relying on vague imagery or confusing terminology, he helps students build a practical understanding of how their voice functions so they can make informed, reliable technical choices that support their individual artistry.
In lessons with Noah, the goal is not to create copies of a particular sound or style. Instead, he works with singers to develop healthy, efficient singing technique while cultivating an authentic sound that reflects their unique artistry. Noah's students sing in wide variety of styles including pop, rock, country, R&B, jazz, music theatre and sacred/choral music.
I believe every singer deserves to understand how their instrument works.
My goal in lessons is to demystify the art of singing and to help singers connect what they feel and hear with what is actually happening in their body.
I strive to foster a singer's unique, individual sound as it develops over time, rather than force a preconceived sound or aesthetic upon the voice.
It is possible to sing safely and healthily in a wide range of styles and vocal qualities.
Whether your goals include pop, musical theatre, country, jazz, worship music or choral singing, I aim to help you develop a flexible, expressive and sustainable technique that supports your unique goals and artistry.
For out-of-state and international singers, lessons are conducted over Zoom.
Singers local to Nashville TN have the option to meet in-studio.
Ask about your FREE 15-min ZOOM consultation!
“Noah gave me the confidence and skill I needed to unlock my vocal abilities. Every session, I left with a new song or goal that he was constantly pushing me to achieve!” — Will Henke
"We have to give a special shout out to Ashleigh's voice teacher Noah Rice for having her voice in such amazing shape for such an arduous BFA audition process, not to mention the hours of researching programs, choosing songs, and recording prescreen videos & accompaniment tracks. Now she's attending her freshman orientation at what has become the college of her dreams. We adore you, Noah Rice!" — Amy Massengill
"Noah Rice is a great voice instructor! His musicianship is fantastic and his ability to find vocal exercises that work to improve both breath and sound keep me coming back for more and more. I can't recommend him enough."
-- Kim Kinsley-Herrera
“Noah Rice - never have I worked with a music director/teacher who understands the voice as it relates to each individual singer so deeply. Not only does he understand (nearly encyclopedically) the physiology of both the male and female voices, but he is able to grasp the emotional development of the voice as it pertains to each singer. He also introduced me to techniques that helped me isolate my chest belt and head voice regions, giving me endurance and strength to do a long run of vocally heavy shows.
On the emotional side, I felt like Noah was someone who sometimes saw me more fully and deeply than I was able to see myself in the conundrum of a stressful rehearsal process. When I would beat myself up for feeling exhausted or vocally fatigued, he never let me feel like less of an artist or a human-- but encouraged me to look at these issues as a learning opportunity for a young performer. He was a safe haven for me as I learned to navigate using my voice wisely in a rehearsal setting.” -- Adelaide Leonard
"From the beginning, you established and maintained an effective collaborative approach that involved thoughtful and intellectually engaging dialogue centered around the student's needs. It was great to see and hear the wheels turning in her head as you consistently encouraged her to think about what she was doing and how she was doing what you requested. It seemed as if the student had an "aha" moment when she was able to say that no choice is inherently better, but just different. Then you reinforced that power of choice in saying, '...and you get to decide.'"
-pedagogical critique, Joshua Eaves, M.M.
musical theatre audition and performance coaching
With extensive professional experience on both sides of the audition table, Noah offers private coaching in the following areas:
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BFA Musical Theatre prescreen & audition prep
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Pro Musical Theatre self-tape & audition prep
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Audition/rep book workshopping (cuts, selecting keys etc)
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Pageant talent coaching