Kim Uecker
Vocal Coach

"Nurture Your Musical Journey. 🌱 Kim Uecker provides personalized vocal instruction to help you discover and cultivate your musical talents. 🌱 Learn proper technique, build confidence, and express yourself through music. 🌱 Contact Kim today for your first voice lesson! 🌱"

Messages from her students:

🌱My Daughter Has voice lessons with Ms. Kim loves her lessons so much! She's able to give my daughter the confidence and guidance in finding her voice and provides the training and understanding to keep her voice healthy! Luna, Voice student parent

🌱My daughter loves her voice instructor, Miss Kim!  She has been an amazing teacher and mentor for my daughter! I am so grateful and it created so many wonderful memories for my family! Sky, Vocal student parent 

🌱We have the best experience with our teacher for years now! Ms Kim is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable vocal coach who supports and bolsters my childs development! Timber, Vocal student parent 

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Kim Uecker’s Resume

Instruments Taught

  • Primary - Voice

  • Secondary - Oboe

    All Styles and Genres

Education & Experience

  • Multi-Subject & Music Teaching Credential, National University, CA, -2025-2026

  • Master of Art in Music Education, Columbia University Cohort —2025-2026

  • AA., Music Education, Mesa Community College District – Dec-2023.

  • B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University, CA, 2021

    • Courses in early childhood development, abnormal psychology, communicative disorders, physiology, advanced research statics and studies in drama and music for children.

  • B.A., Theatre-Performance and Musical Theater, San Diego State University, CA, 2002

Performance Credits (2000 - present)

Community Vocal and Choral Performance Experience:

Mesa College Choir 2019-2023, Dr. Johnson, Amy Mein
Mesa College Commencement National Anthem -June 2023
Education conference performance- 2021
Community College Conference- National Anthem
2023 Spring SDCC Commencement Anthem
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Choir member, section leader and soloist 2021-current
Encore Ensemble -2021-2022, Vocal soloist 
St Barts Church 1995-2005, Vocal soloist 

Professional and Community Theatre:

The Old Globe- 1998-2002
La Jolla playhouse 1995-2003
Starlight, Theatre 1995-2005
Christian Community Youth Theatre- 1991-2005, 2018-current
Moonlight Theatre -1995-2003
San Diego Comic Opera-1998-2002 

Collegiate Music Education and Performance:

SDSU Chamber Choral - 1995-2002
SDSU Wind Orchestra -1995- 2002
SDSU Marching Band -1995-2001
SDSU Theatre Department – 1997-2002
SDSU Opera Department – 1995-2000 

Theatrical Mentors:

Randy Reinholtz - 1997-2002
Dr. Peter Larlham- 1997-2002
Dr. Frank Almond –1995-2001

Teaching Credits (1997 - present)

US Music Studios - 10//2018 – Current

  • Music Educator- Voice, Piano, Woodwinds, Musical Theatre, Children’s Music                                

  • Responsible for teaching advanced voice, intermediate to advanced piano, woodwinds, musical theatre, audition, and performance/solo techniques, leading vocal ensemble and currently training for choral ensemble conducting.

  • Implement and lead Music Fun Time young musician classes ages 2 -6 years and convert them to private lessons.   

  • Demonstrate strong ability to communicate with families, students, other teachers, and staff. 

  • Skilled in designing and documenting fun, engaging, student collaborative lessons and custom curriculum per student, including at home practice plans.

  • Foster a creative, fun, positive and supportive learning environment to encourage exploration, skill, and a love for music.

  • Execute musical foundation across multiple instruments with ability to streamline complex music concepts for new musicians and all learners.

  •  Maintain a family friendly, student-focused, ‘Growth Mindset’ environment for all students and customized personal learning approach for all levels/ developmental needs. 

San Diego Singers - Private  Music Lessons  6/2007 – Current

  • Music Teacher- Voice, Piano, Woodwinds, Musical Theatre, Music Theory                                                   

  • Assist students in learning basic to advance musical training in piano, voice, woodwinds & ensemble.

  • Assess students’ music levels & talents & create a 1:1 musical education goal plan with actionable milestones.

  • Train students in beginning to advanced music theory, scales, melody, music selection and education in music history.

  • Mentor & support students in personal growth; development, time management, motivation

  • Educate & prepare students with performances, musical audition, or musical repertoire for multi annual recitals, band 

Alans Music - 6/1/1998 – 6/2002

About ME

I am a highly experienced, organized, energetic, fun, and resourceful, musician and vocal, piano and woodwind teacher with excellent time management, problem solving skills and great patience and a sense of humor who genuinely loves teaching kids and adults and music and creating lifelong musicians!

Methods Used

Lessons are catered to the students skills and interest. Method books are chosen on an individual basis. However, these books are frequently used:

  • The Singing Athlete - The Singing Athlete: Brain-based Training for Your Voice by Andrew Byrne | Goodreads

  • Vocal Exercises - Vocal Exercises - for Building Strength, Endurance and Facility (Sheet Music) Pro Vocal (00123770) by Hal Leonard

  • Alexander Technique - How the Alexander Technique can help Musicians – The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique

  • Stanislavski Method - The Stanislavsky Technique: an Actor's Guide | Backstage

  • Kim’s Personal approach to music lessons: 

    • Personalized Vocal warmups, stretches, vocal health and vocal exercise regimens.

    • Voice and Songs study, study and interpretation and polish for performance

    • Explore multiple musical genres and vocal techniques in Musical theater, Improvisation, jazz, pop, RB, student choice song selection.

    • Audition song preparation, including musical song selection and performance training.

Teacher’s Philosophy

With a lifelong passion and over 20 years experience teaching music, I offer a wealth of experience in voice, flute, piano, and woodwinds to your students. My approach is all about fostering a love for music, lifelong learning and building confidence on stage, while ensuring her students grow as musicians and performers. 

I will prepare all my students for auditions and performances across all genres from pop to jazz and classical. Whether it's mastering song selection, vocal care, or stage confidence, my goal is to help every student develop the technical skills they need to succeed! I am dedicated to helping students discover and nurture their natural talents, making music fun and accessible for everyone!  

Lesson Monthly Rates

  • Voice: 30 minutes :  $165

  • Voice 45 Minutes :  $180

  • Voice 60 minutes : $200

  • Audition Preparation: 45 Minutes - $170

  • Ensemble Work: 60 min - $50/mo

Schedule

Mondays at Barefoot Studios & Music Lessons