The voice, the first instrument, along with melody and harmony, is one of the greatest forces of the human race. It can bring people to their feet, and to their knees. It can bring a smile to the face, and instantly bring tears to the eyes. My vision, as a teacher, is to have students realize this power within themselves, honor it, and develop it to the ultimate level they can.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist, Chrissi Poland teaches voice and songwriting in her Williamsburg studio or housecalls around Brooklyn.

Subjects include: Piano, Voice, Music Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Composition, Arranging, Improvisation, Ensemble Playing

Vocal Influences: Donny Hathaway, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Cassandra Wilson, Eva Cassidy, Bettye LaVette, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Sam Moore, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Mavis Staples, Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder,

Songwriting Influences: Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, The Meters, James Taylor, Carly Simon, The Beach Boys, Paul Simon, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Janis Joplin, Carol King, Ray Charles, Steely Dan, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Allen Toussaint

Please visit Brooklyn Music Lessons to learn more about Chrissi!