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Online Voice & Piano Lessons with Raluca Marinescu, DMA

Voice Lessons

Whether you are a beginning singer, a musical-theatre student, or an advanced vocalist preparing for auditions, online voice lessons provide the technical foundation and artistic coaching needed to grow with confidence.

Each lesson includes:

  • Breath support and vocal health

  • Tone, resonance, diction, and articulation

  • Range expansion and flexibility

  • Expressive interpretation and musical style

  • Optional note-learning and accompaniment resources

  • Repertoire in classical, musical theatre, contemporary, or sacred styles

Students receive custom warm-ups, recorded exercises, and individualized feedback after each session to support home practice.

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Piano Lessons

Piano lessons are designed for students of all ages, from first-time beginners to advancing pianists who want to improve technique, reading, and musical fluency. Online lessons combine demonstration, screen sharing, and guided practice strategies to ensure clear progress.

Students learn:

  • Proper hand position and technique

  • Note reading and rhythm accuracy

  • Ear training and sight-reading

  • Musical phrasing and expression

  • Classical, popular, and recital repertoire

  • Performance and practice strategies

Beginners thrive in a calm, encouraging environment, while more experienced pianists receive structured coaching that leads to polished artistry.

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Music Theory

Music theory lessons are designed to help students grasp basic and intermediate concepts:

  • Note Recognition: staff lines and note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes).

  • Rhythm and Meter: understand rhythm patterns and counting in various time signatures.

  • Intervals: learn to identify the distance between notes, such as seconds, thirds, and fifths, which are crucial for melody and harmony.

  • Scales and Chords: major and minor scales, triads and seventh chords.

  • Harmony: understand how chords and chord progressions create harmony, including dissonant and consonant harmonies.

  • Notation: learn to read and write music notation, including the staff, clefs, and time signatures.

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RCM Certificate Program

RCM Certificate Program

I highly recommend the RCM Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program for all of my students, ages 5 through adults, who want to set goals of musical achievement. I can prepare any of my students to participate in this even for both voice and piano if they are motivated and dedicated  in preparing for this exam. I will prepare both the practical exam and the music theory section required for the certificate.

  • The RCM Certificate Program is flexible, students may be asynchronous with piano, voice and theory levels and test at the appropriate levels.  All in-person exams are held in a professional music business location, but online examinations are offered as well and are a fantastic opportunity for students who prefer that medium.

  • In-person performance exams are offered live 3 times a year

  • Late summer months may have limited performance availability

  • Students can choose any location throughout the United States.

  • Live performance exams are offered throughout the year

  • Levels  from Prep A through Advanced levels for college prep and Artistry levels for music teachers.

  • Students do not have to take performance exams and theory exams at the same time

  • Theory exams are also offered in an online format or in-person

  • Students receiving the very top score of First Class Honors with Distinction may be invited to perform in the Celebration of Excellence Recitals held typically at USC

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  • “Raluca helped me embark on a new path in my life. She instructs with passion and understanding, which only helps elevate my level of learning. Because she believes in my voice and piano abilities, I have been able to challenge myself beyond my comfort zone—which has helped me in other aspects of my life.“

    Daniela H.

  • "I've learned so much from Ms. Raluca! She does a fantastic job of finding what works best for you and nurtures your abilities with unending patience. She's the best!"

    Ananya K.

  • "Raluca is an amazing teacher. She has helped make learning music approachable and fun and I always look forward to our lessons. She took the time to understand my current skills and challenges and to set goals specific to my needs. I feel that I am held accountable to practice and also that I have flexibility when and where needed. If you are a busy adult who has always wanted to learn music but don't quite know how you'll swing it - Raluca will make it happen. I would recommend her as a teacher to a wide audience from child to adult, beginner to advanced."

    Taylor B.

  • “My daughter became a student of Dr. Raluca Marinescu after showing interest in taking voice lessons, specifically opera. She is also giving her lessons in music theory/sight reading on the piano, which is an invaluable skill for any singer to have. Dr. Marinescu’s expert teaching, professionalism and kindness have contributed to my daughter feeling more confident and self assured, not only during class, but in her everyday life. We are so grateful to her. ”

    Liliana H.