Voice
Classical,
Sacred,
Popular Styles

Fairview has a staff of experienced and highly qualified teachers, each a master of his or her own instrument. All teachers offer lessons to beginners as well as advanced students.

I believe passionately that singing is a vital form of artistic expression and that everyone should be encouraged to develop his or her own unique voice with a healthy technique.

-Ellen Denham

Ellen Denham, soprano Ellen sings regularly with the Indianapolis Opera Chorus. Master of Music ñ New England Conservatory of Music. Bachelor Music ñ North Carolina School of the Arts

John Schmid, tenor/counter tenor Master of Music and Bachelor of Music (voice), Butler University; tenor/countertenor; director of Fairview Studios and director of Music Fairview Presbyterian Church, including the Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Children’s Choir, and Youth Orchestra; conductor and chorus master of the Indianapolis Opera since 1984. He is also the director of the Lyric Theatre-College of Music-Butler University.

Barbara Boeke, soprano Master of Music and Bachelor Music (voice) - Butler University

 

Lessons: Students receive private, weekly lessons. Times and dates are flexible.

Tuition ranges from $90-$120 per month. There is an annual $25 enrollment fee.

To select a teacher, or if you have any questions, please contact John A. Schmid, Director of Fairview Studios, at (317) 253-5982.