Have you always wanted to sing, but never knew where to start?
Or maybe you already sing in the car, at karaoke, or in a choir, but you want to sound stronger, freer, and more confident.
Most people assume that private lessons are the best way to learn to sing. One-on-one feels safe. You only have one person listening, and you get their full attention. But what we’ve found at Peak Music Studios in Latham, NY is that for most adults, the class-based model is actually the most effective and enjoyable way to learn.
Why classes help you grow faster
Learning to sing is about more than hitting the right notes. It’s about building coordination, confidence, and ease. Research in Frontiers in Psychology (2021) shows that students who watch others perform learn skills faster and retain them longer. In class, you hear different voices, see how others breathe or shape vowels, and get inspired by small breakthroughs.
As one of our students, Lisa, said, “Watching others sing helped me understand things I couldn’t feel in my own body yet.” That kind of insight happens constantly in a supportive group.
Confidence through connection
Singing in front of others can be nerve-wracking at first, but facing that fear in a kind and supportive space is exactly what builds confidence. A 2018 study in Psychology of Music found that group singing lowers stress hormones and boosts oxytocin, the chemical linked to trust and bonding. In simple terms, the more you sing with others, the calmer and more connected you feel.
We see this every session. Within weeks, beginners who once whispered are standing tall, smiling, and singing out. Another student told us, “I never thought I could sing in front of anyone, but now I can’t wait for my turn.”
More affordable, more motivating
Group classes cost less per week than private lessons, so you can keep learning without stretching your budget. Most of our private students come in every other week, which can make it harder to stay consistent and confident between lessons. In a class, you’re singing every week, surrounded by people who are growing right alongside you. That steady rhythm—and the encouragement from your classmates which keeps you practicing, improving, and supported all the way through.
When private coaching still helps
There are moments when private lessons are useful such as audition prep, recovering from strain/injury, or working on a tricky technique. That’s why we offer short, targeted private sessions to help students stay on track while remaining in the group. It’s the best of both worlds: personalized help within a supportive community.
A class designed for real singers
At Peak Music Studios, our group singing courses meet once a week for focused, 50-90 minute sessions. Each class blends technique, song coaching, and live performance practice so you build skills in real time. Classes are small, welcoming, and led by professional voice coaches who make every student feel seen and supported.
Students often tell us the same thing: “I came in nervous. I left feeling like a singer.” That transformation—the shift from self-conscious to confident—is what our classes are all about.
Ready to find your voice?
If you’re ready to sing with freedom, build lasting confidence, and have fun along the way, join us for the next Sing With Confidence session at Peak Music Studios in Latham, NY.
