2026 Voice & AT Packages:
Nurtured Singer, Embodied Voice, & Achiever Memberships
Official Stuff & Things
At Your Instrumental Body, we empower Wholehearted Singers—especially midlife women —to reconnect with their voices from the inside out. Whether you're singing on stage, speaking in the boardroom, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your expression, we guide you to discover ease, freedom, and authenticity in your voice.
Our approach blends functional voice work with Alexander Technique and nervous system-aware practices to help you release old tension patterns, embrace your whole self, and express your unique vocal imprint with confidence and joy.
Lessons are offered online and in person, creating a playful, supportive space for exploration, healing, and lasting growth—so your voice feels like home, wherever you use it.
THE BIGGIES
You're enrolling in a tuition membership, not paying per lesson. Your monthly payment reserves your weekly time slot for the full year — it isn't a fee for that single lesson. This is the single most important thing to understand about how the studio works, so if anything below feels confusing, start here.
At Your Instrumental Body, time is not the product—transformation is. Your membership isn't just about showing up for 45 minutes a week. It's about consistent access to a process that retrains your nervous system's relationship to singing, movement, and artistic expression. Time is simply the structure we use to deliver the deeper value: a shift in how you experience your body, your voice, and your potential.
Please make all schedule changes via the online studio calendar at mymusicstaff.com. This is the key to controlling your own lesson destiny, so please make sure you are able to log in.
All cancellations/schedule changes must be made AT LEAST 48 hours ahead of time or the lesson is unexcused and not subject to reschedules.
All lessons are prepaid by check or credit card using autopay at mymusicstaff.com.
Do not come to your lesson in person if you are sick and there is any chance you are contagious. If you are sick and don't want to miss your lesson, we can do a lesson via the interwebs.
Lesson Scheduling & Membership Overview:
Your tuition covers 35 lessons over a 12-month period.
The studio is open 40 weeks per year, giving you 5 Bonus Weeks — think of them as your Buffer Weeks, a built-in safety net — as a thank-you for your ongoing commitment.
Your Buffer Weeks give your nervous system room to breathe — if life happens and you or the teacher needs to miss a week, there's no need to make it up.
The studio may also use 1–2 of these Buffer Weeks for teacher illness or emergencies — the same safety net works both directions.
Weekly Lessons:
Lessons are held once per week in 45-minute time slots. Consistency matters here — your nervous system learns through repetition, and a steady weekly rhythm is part of what makes the work stick.
During the school year, students are assigned a recurring weekly time slot.
Schedules are finalized in August (or upon registration). Please plan carefully—it is difficult to accommodate mid-year changes.
Summer Scheduling (June/July):
Summer lessons are included in your 12-month membership.
The studio will be closed for several weeks during summer. Open times will be announced in April, posted in MyMusicStaff, and open for registration in May.
It’s up to students/parents to select lesson times during available summer weeks - you can book one or multiple lessons per week based on the number of allotted lesson weeks.
If you’re traveling and can’t attend, those missed lessons simply count toward your 5 buffer weeks—no worries!
Your Instrumental Body will be closed for 12 weeks annually
Specific dates will be emailed a minimum of 30 days in advance. Here is a general guide to weeks off for 2026-2027:
July - Fourth of July Holiday Closure (June 29-July 3, 2026)
August - Weekly Lesson times start 8/10/26
October - Fall Break (Oct. 15-21, 2026)
November - Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 23 - 27, 2026)
December/January - Winter Break (Dec. 14, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027)
March - Spring Break (Mar. , 2027)
June/July/August - Summer Flex Scheduling - Open weeks TBA in April and registration will open in May.
ABSENCES & RESCHEDULING (SWAPs)
Your lesson time is reserved just for you.
Please avoid cancellations unless absolutely necessary—your consistency benefits your progress!
Missed Lessons:
If you don’t attend your lesson at the scheduled time, it is considered forfeited. The teacher will wait in the online room for 10 minutes; after that, the lesson is marked as missed.
The studio does not offer makeup lessons for student absences.
You may reschedule a lesson using the SWAP program outlined below if you cancel at least 48 hours in advance using the online scheduler.
SWAP Program:
Clients can opt into the SWAP program by selecting this option on the registration form.
With your permission, the studio will share your name, lesson time, and contact info with others in the SWAP list.
It is your responsibility to coordinate with another client to switch lesson times.
Once agreed upon, notify the teacher and update your lesson on the calendar accordingly.
Do not contact the studio to coordinate swaps—this is a client-managed system.
Asynchronous Option:
Can’t find a swap but don’t want to miss out? Send a short question, curiosity, or video with a particular challenge (via Marco Polo, WhatsApp, or file upload) prior to your scheduled lesson time.
The teacher will review and send feedback within 24–48 hours - typically using your lesson time to respond.
This option is available to all studio members, regardless of membership level.
Weather Policy:
In case of inclement weather, lessons will be taught online at your regular time. Updates will be posted via email.
Buffer Weeks & Studio Closures:
Your 5 Buffer Weeks are built into the calendar so that when life happens — for you or for the studio — there's already room to adjust without worry. They're a safety net, not banked or guaranteed extra lessons.
Membership Holds:
If you plan to take time off but want to retain your lesson slot, payment is still required. Your membership reserves your access and your place in the studio's rhythm — not individual lessons — so a pause in attendance doesn't mean a pause in your spot.
Thank you for respecting these policies—they help the studio run smoothly and support everyone’s learning journey!
ILLNESS IN THE STUDIO
If you or a family member have a contagious illness of any kind, please do not come in person to the studio. The teacher will use the same precautions. Instead, use one of these options:
If you are sick but feeling well enough to sing, text or email me to move online at your usual time. You could also reach out through the SWAP list if there is time to reschedule.
If you are sick but not feeling well enough to sing, we can make use of this time online with a ‘No- Singing” lesson and work on all sorts of music-related things, body awareness and anatomy exploration - or take the day off and rest!!
Cancel your lesson in the MyMusicStaff student portal and REST!!! Please email/text for last-minute emergencies.
Students who are sick and come to the studio will be sent home promptly and forfeit their lesson for the week.
It is critical that you not come when you’re sick so that germs do not spread to the whole studio! If you are sent home more than once, the studio has the right to discontinue your access to the studio (without refunds!). Please, when in doubt, let’s move Online!
TERMINATING LESSONS
When you register for lessons, you are making a 12-month commitment to your vocal and artistic growth. However, we understand that circumstances can change. If you need to discontinue lessons early, a two-month written notice is required. Real growth in the voice and body takes time to settle and integrate — abrupt endings don't serve that process well, for you or for the student waiting to take your spot.
This notice period allows time to:
Wrap up projects and set future musical goals
Allow the studio time to fill your lesson slot
By agreeing to this policy, you commit to paying tuition for the two final months following your notice—whether or not you attend those lessons. There are no refunds or credits for missed or canceled lessons.
If you’ve prepaid tuition, no refunds will be issued. If you're on a monthly installment plan and choose to terminate early, you may owe a balance for the remainder of the notice period. The studio will inform you of any outstanding payments due.
Studio Philosophies & Student Responsibilities
The Studio promises to:
Treat everyone with care and respect. All are welcome here.
Provide a safe space for exploration and discovery.
Create an environment where risk-taking is encouraged.This is a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE.
Use a combination of vocal pedagogy from a variety of schools of thought, including Bel Canto, Functional Voice Training, Alexander Technique, and Embodied Anatomy.
Nurture the whole instrument - voice, body, mind and nervous system. YES! YOU CAN SING!
Provide clear instruction for how YOU can choose to use your instrument to support your vocal and physical needs.
Focus on the body's design and how we can work with the design to support our artistic goals.
Allow YOU to let your voice SHINE by singing music you enjoy!
Be a place where you can be YOU!
Singers agree to:
Play! Explore! Create! Grow! The only way to gain new skills is to go OUTSIDE our Comfort Zone.
Come to lessons with your lesson materials - Binder with music & pencil, repertoire books, and a water bottle.
Attend sessions on time and communicate with the studio if there is something preventing you from being punctual.
Take care of yourself — your nervous system does its best learning when it feels safe, so prioritize rest, hydration, and breaks when you need them.
Take Risks! Artists are unique and have something to communicate to the world in their own way.
Focus on the growth process, not the results. Trying to rush the process causes tension and frustration - which often gets in the way of learning and growth. You have plenty of time - no matter how many years you've traveled around the sun.
Celebrate the challenges - knowing that those are the moments you are growing and transforming!
Be good citizens of the world - treating other singers, teachers, artists, and human beings with grace and kindness. We are a community and when we support each other that generosity ripples out to the world.
What’s Included in Your
Tuition Membership
Choose from Three Membership Tiers:
Nurtured Singer Membership
Achiever Membership
Embodied Voice Membership
Each membership includes 35 weeks of instruction, with 5 additional Buffer Weeks—giving you access to lessons during all 40 open studio weeks, and breathing room when you need it. Tuition remains the same each month, regardless of holidays, and is available in three payment options:
Pay in full (yearly)
Split into two 6-month payments
12 equal monthly payments
Time is one tool we use to deliver the real value of your membership: the information, practices, and perspective that guide your transformation. The product isn’t just time—it’s the shift in how you sing, move, and experience your instrumental body.
All tuition plans cover much more than 1:1 private voice lessons. In addition to your reserved weekly lesson time, your membership supports:
A certified Alexander Technique teacher who helps you train the whole body—not just the vocal mechanism—for more freedom and skill.
Four group lesson weeks per year, including music theory/sight-singing, online song shares, topical classes, and Alexander Technique sessions.
In-person recitals and other performance opportunities.
Workshops and guest masterclasses.
Audition, competition, and recital preparation.
Access to NATS competitions through Amy’s teacher membership.
Behind-the-scenes work: scheduling, researching, planning, and preparing students for auditions, recitals, and competitions.
Maintenance of studio websites that organize backing tracks, lesson recordings, and valuable resources.
A teacher who continually studies voice technology, pedagogy, and methodology to offer the most up-to-date instruction.
Non-teaching hours spent attending conferences and pedagogy seminars to serve Colorado Springs singers.
Active involvement in NATS, SECO, and Mind Body Music School—ensuring high-quality, community-connected teaching.
A teacher who is regularly invited to present Alexander Technique-based workshops to universities and professional voice studios.
A performer at heart who continues to sing and perform—because she simply can’t help herself.
Nurtured Singer Membership
What does your supportive, growth-focus membership include?
A hybrid studio - including Studio (In-Person) and Virtual (Online lessons).
Creating a mindful practice technique with an emphasis on a supportive growth process.
Finding your unique sound
Focus on training in the vocal technique of genres you want to sing.
Cross-training in different genres to build versatility and overall vocal balance.
Building musicianship skills - including music theory and sight-singing development.
Access to warm-up recordings and melody tracks recorded DURING your lesson time.
One Small repertoire book OR 4 individual song purchases will be provided to support your goals.
Marco Polo (or similar asynchronous video platform) Video Feedback can be used as a substitute for a missed lesson.
Supportive online “Open Mic Night” performance opportunities, and ONE Recital included.
35 weeks of 45-minute private and group voice lesson instruction
5 Buffer Weeks
Group lesson weeks include: Voice Technique Class; Music Theory/Sight-singing Class; Online Song-Share (Held on Tues/Wednesdays)
25% off Additional Drop-In Lessons add lessons for auditions, All-State Prep, etc!
Access to participate in Workshops & Masterclasses with guest clinicians are discounted.
What does it NOT include:
The tuition fee does not include additional music books, sheet music, accompaniment tracks, or recording additional tracks outside of your lesson time, accompanist fees, or fees paid for festivals or competitions.
Achiever Membership
Your Performance-Inspired membership includes everything above PLUS!
Creating a mindful practice technique with a focus on performance strategies that hold up under pressure — because nerves don't have to mean losing your technique.
Recorded tracks will be made by teacher both during and OUTSIDE of your lesson time.
Rock Out Your Rep Session with the The Pop Rock Coach, Heather Statham - Learn more!
One Large repertoire book OR 8 individual song purchases will be provided to support your goals.
Typed lesson notes to be emailed within 24 hours of your lesson.
Marco Polo (or similar asynchronous video platform) support 1-2 times a week IN ADDITION to weekly lessons. Teacher responds within 24-48 hours M-F.
Up to 6 extra lessons throughout the year to help you get ready for performances or auditions!
Group lesson weeks include: Alexander Technique Masterclass; Voice Technique Class; Music Theory/Sight-singing Class; Online Song-Share
Participation in In-person performance opportunities, online studio classes, workshops & masterclasses with guest clinicians - all included and encouraged!
35% off Additional Drop-In Lessons - add lessons for upcoming auditions, etc!
Limited Add-On: Integration A small number of Achiever members each year add one private 40-minute Alexander Technique session per month directly into their membership — full mind-body integration alongside vocal training. Because this kind of work needs space and continuity, not volume, only 4 Integration Add-On spots are available per year. Interested? Ask Amy directly to check current availability.
What does it NOT include:
The tuition fee does not include additional music books, sheet music, accompaniment tracks, accompanist fees, or fees paid for festivals or competitions.
Embodied Voice Membership
Your transformative membership is a unique blend of Voice & Alexander Lessons!
A hybrid studio - including Studio (In-Person) and Virtual (Online lessons).
Developing your Mind-Body-Voice connection through the principles of the Alexander Technique.
Focus on training in the vocal technique of genres you want to sing and enhancing your stylistic choices.
Cross-training in different genres to build versatility and overall vocal balance.
Access to warm-up recordings and melody tracks recorded DURING your lesson time.
Enhanced vocal technique with an emphasis on developing your somatic awareness and conscious choice.
Moving beyond the voice to explore habitual patterns in other activities to enhance your overall well-being and function in your daily activities.
Marco Polo (or similar asynchronous video platform) Video Feedback can be used as a substitute for a missed lesson.
12 Private 40-minute Alexander Technique Lessons (One per month)
35 weeks of 45-minute private and group voice lesson instruction
5 Buffer Weeks
Group lesson weeks include: Alexander Technique Masterclass; Voice Technique Class; Online Song-Share
What does it NOT include:
The tuition fee does not include recitals, music books, sheet music, accompaniment tracks, accompanist fees, or fees paid for festivals or competitions.
Monthly Tuition Pricing
Nurtured Singer Membership:
Full Year Tuition Payment - $4740
Two equal payments - $2370 every 6 months
12 Monthly Installments $395/month
Embodied Voice Membership:
Full Year Tuition Payment - $5628
Two equal payments - $2814 every 6 months
12 Monthly Installments $469/month
Achiever Singer Membership:
Full Year Tuition Payment - $6228
Two equal payments - $3114 every 6 months
12 Monthly Installments $519/month
Achiever Singer Membership + Integration Add-On
Add one private 40-minute Alexander Technique session per month to your Achiever Membership. (Limited spots available)
12 Monthly Installments: $593/month
Full Year Tuition Payment: $7,116
Two equal payments: $3,558 every 6 months
Please inquire directly to check current availability.
Annual Registration/Materials Fee
An annual registration/materials fee of $95 per student must be paid in conjunction with the signed lesson contract to guarantee the student’s spot for the year and for all materials purchased on your behalf by the studio. This fee will be collected as a way to reserve your spot in the schedule and will be collected at time of registration.
Automatic Payments
For your convenience, all payments will be taken automatically via MyMusicStaff. Add your credit card payment to MMS and never worry about a late payment again! No fees, no stress. If a payment fails, you'll be notified to update your card and pay before your next lesson.
Other Studio FAQs
Small Group Learning
Four weeks out of the 40 week tuition year will be set aside for small group classes. Small group classes will be in lieu of 1:1 lesson time during these weeks. Students can sign up for their preferred time. (Dates are subject to change with one month’s notice). There will be online and In-Person class times available, and the online session will be recorded and available for replay for those who are unable to attend Live for 30 days. Topics may include Breathing 101, Anatomy for singing, Explorations with the Alexander Technique, How To Organize Your Audition Book, How to Warm-up Every Day For Success, Language Basics (for those who may be working on foreign languages), audition preparation, vocal health, mindset classes, or Sight-Singing.
Studio Classes are offered online throughout the year for online performance opportunities. All participants will perform a piece (or section of a piece) and workshop it with the teacher. Achiever Members get performance priority! This is an excellent opportunity to grow through observation and while in the “hot seat”.
Online Music Theory and Sight-singing class - Need to brush up on reading music and sight-singing, here’s a great chance to expand your musicianship skills!
Alexander Technique Masterclass - These classes are free to Achiever and Embodied Voice Members and available for a discounted fee ($25) to Nurtured Singer Members!
Quarterly Group Classes 2026
30-Minute Online Music Theory/Sight-singing Basics
60-90 Minute Online Studio Class (Minimum of 3 Registered Participant required) Deepen your Performance Skills. Brief instruction on a performance skill followed by an opportunity to all participants to perform a song!
January 20-24, 2026: Transition from Slate to Sing
February 17-20, 2026: Intro/Outro - What to do when not singing
May 18-22, 2026: Authentic Movement on Stage
September 7-11, 2026: How to Introduce Yourself and Song (Slate)
60-Minute Topical Group Classes (one online option, one in-person option) on:
January 20-24, 2026: Working on Songs - Breaking down the learning & when do we “move on” or revisit old rep?
February 17-20, 2026: Expanded Awareness for Performing - using Alexander Technique
May 18-22, 2026: Body Mapping: Hips, Knees, & Ankles
September 7-11, 2026: Vocal Masterclass - Come workshop a section of a song in a Masterclass Setting
Alexander Technique Masterclass - Exploring movement, thinking, and coordination of the whole Mind-Body instrument. Included for Achiever and Embodied Voice Members and available for a discounted fee ($25) to Nurtured Singer Members!
Communication With Studio
Please use text only for last-minute cancellations/emergencies between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. For more detailed questions, kindly send me an email and I will do my best to get back to you within 24-48 hrs. Some questions can be handled during lesson time. Please come into the studio at the beginning or end of your lesson, or email / text me and we’ll arrange a phone call time.
Online Lessons
Currently, the studio uses Rockoutloud.live and Zoom for Online Lessons. This is a great substitute at any time for coming in person! Consider this solution for avoiding a lesson cancellation when contagious illness might keep you from coming in person, or when a scheduling conflict might not allow for travel time, or if you are out of town for work, auditions, etc.
Tech Issues
Some days we may have tech issues with an online platform for any number of reasons. We’ll establish a backup lesson platform together (Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, Facetime) and if that fails, a phone lesson or an asynchronous lesson will be substituted.
“As a new student in Amy Mushall’s Voice studio, I was apprehensive about taking small group lessons. However, after joining the first class on Dynamic Mobility, I was very comfortable interacting and learning in this format. I attended the Music Theory group and was pleased with how much I learned. I now value the small group lessons and am eager to apply my new understanding of each topic to my personal practice and my private lessons with Amy.”