Lessons · Voice
Voice lessons in Santa Barbara
Technique, confidence, and the mic skills to take on stage.
Voice lessons are as much about confidence as technique. We help singers find their range, protect their voice, and — through our band program and recording studio — actually perform and record what they've been working on.
What you'll learn
- Breath, pitch, and healthy vocal technique
- Finding and expanding your range
- Microphone and performance skills
- Songwriting and singing lead in a band
Styles: Pop, rock, musical theatre, and songwriting.
Who teaches voice
All ages and levels.
Your first lesson is free
Free first lesson: a relaxed, no-pressure sing-through so your teacher can hear where you are and map out where you want to go.
Why learn at Detar
A real recording studio
Every room is treated and mic'd — students learn where records actually get made, not a strip-mall practice room.
A band to play in
Our band program puts students together for real rehearsals and a show at a Santa Barbara venue — the fastest way to fall in love with playing.
Then you record it
Advanced students cut their own tracks in the studio with founder Gus DeTar — the journey from first lesson to finished song, under one roof.
Voice lessons — common questions
How much do voice lessons cost in Santa Barbara?
Voice lessons at Detar Music Studios are $70 for 30 minutes, $100 for 45 minutes, and $130 for 60 minutes, weekly. The first trial lesson is free and there is no registration fee.
Who teaches voice at Detar Music Studios?
Micaela McCall teach voice at Detar. They're working musicians who gig and record, not a rotating cast of college kids.
What age can you start voice lessons?
All ages and levels. We'll match the student to a teacher who suits their age and goals.
What styles of voice do you teach?
Pop, rock, musical theatre, and songwriting. Lessons are built around the music the student actually wants to play.
What happens in the first voice lesson?
Free first lesson: a relaxed, no-pressure sing-through so your teacher can hear where you are and map out where you want to go.
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Ready to start voice?
Your first lesson is free.
Thirty minutes, no commitment, no registration fee — just come play.
Book a free trial lesson146 Powers Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 · (805) 280-5439