Under the moniker A Higher Note LLC, Natalie Eastman has enthusiastically and clearly taught people to sing, and helped singers to sing better, for more than 24 years. Her client list includes two Miss America contestants and many gigging artists, as well as singers who offer their voices locally in choirs, bands, weddings, music theater and other extraordinary performances.
“I’ve been taking voice lessons from Natalie for a couple of months and just in the short time, I’ve improved my vocal technic and quality. I’m almost 40 years old and wish I would have started voice lessons a long time ago. There is so much more to singing than I realized. Natalie is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and provides an easy and comfortable learning environment.”
We were blessed to know you and have you in our lives! You had a great impact on Maddie, both in terms of her voice and also in boosting her confidence as a performing. I felt like your instruction was a turning point in her growth as a singer.
“I am a classically trained musician in voice and piano, but had always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. I learned about A Higher Note and found Natalie to be incredibly good at her job. She was very good with me as an adult learner. In general, I think that Natalie is very good at meeting people where they are; helping to encourage people where they needed it and pushing them to their better potential.”
“I came to Natalie tone-deaf, at 23 years old, with no singing experience, never having sung in a chorus or ensemble of any kind. I now have the technique and confidence to sing out whenever I have the time. My pitch, tone, and range have improved dramatically. If you take lessons from her, heed her advice, and practice diligently, you will not be disappointed.”
I traditionally had a hard time holding long notes and supporting my sound. I didn't have much space in my lungs for deep breaths and didn't have a good center on pitch. Natalie taught me breathing techniques that helped me elongate my breath and made it easier to increase my lung capacity. She would push me out of comfort zones that I didn't even know I had. She boosted my self confidence and made me a better singer and performer.
My 12 year old granddaughter has been a voice student of Natalie’s for two years. She started out a rather reluctant participant with all the confidence issues of most 10 year old girls. The changes in the last 2 years are nothing short of remarkable. I am beginning to see a confident, self-assured vocalist emerging. One of the most encouraging things about studying with Natalie is that she teaches her students more than singing. She concentrates on the theory and how to use their voice to their utmost. She is a very patient and caring individual and that is very evident in her teaching style. Due to her encouragement and instruction my granddaughter is now singing with joy and exuberance to groups of 25 – 500.”