{"id":3363,"date":"2026-06-05T05:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/alawna\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T04:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T04:45:24","slug":"alawna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/alawna\/","title":{"rendered":"Alawna: Singing Lessons at Tunelark"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tl-teacher-page\"><section class=\"tl-hero\"><div class=\"tl-hero-inner\"><div class=\"tl-hero-text\"><h1>Alawna<\/h1><p class=\"tl-hero-role\">Voice Instructor at Tunelark<\/p><a class=\"tl-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tunelark.com\/teachers\/alawna\">Start lessons with Alawna<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tl-avatar\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/alawna-profile.jpg')\"><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"tl-main\"><div class=\"tl-bio-block\"><p>Alawna is a musical theatre actress and pop vocal coach from Pittsburgh with a BFA in musical theatre. A Kennedy Center national award recipient, she has performed on stages across the country. She teaches voice in pop\/rock and musical theatre styles, along with audition preparation and professional development, and works with students ages 15 and up. Her guiding belief: the best thing you can be is yourself.<\/p><\/div><h2 class=\"tl-section-head\">Articles featuring Alawna<\/h2><div class=\"tl-grid\"><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/singing-through-performance-anxiety\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vocal-stage-microphone-wings-c-768x432.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">Singing Through Performance Anxiety: A Voice Teacher on Quieting the Inner Critic<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">The goal was never to stop feeling nervous. Voice teacher Alawna M. on quieting the inner critic and singing through performance anxiety.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/voice-practice-routine-that-works\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vocal-practice-sheet-music-metronome-c-768x439.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">The Voice Practice Routine That Actually Keeps You Singing<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">The best practice routine turns you into your own teacher. Voice teacher Alawna M. on building a sustainable voice practice you&#x27;ll actually keep.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/what-first-drew-teachers-to-music\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/roundup-origin-instruments-warm-corner-768x439.png')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">The Spark: What First Drew Our Teachers to Music<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">Tunelark music teachers on the exact moment music got them. A living room, a Disney movie, the smell of a guitar case, and the spark that lasted a lifetime.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/what-teaching-music-taught-about-people\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/roundup-online-lesson-teaching-setup-768x432.png')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">What Teaching Music Taught Our Teachers About People<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">We asked our teachers the most surprising thing teaching taught them about people. Their answers keep returning to one idea: what holds you back is almost never<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/why-singing-for-someone-feels-vulnerable\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vocal-microphone-safe-space-roundup-768x432.png')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">You Are the Instrument: Why Singing for Someone Feels So Vulnerable, and How Voice Teachers Help<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">Singing for one person can feel scarier than playing an instrument for a crowd. Our voice teachers explain why, and exactly how the first lessons make it safe.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/how-teachers-want-you-to-practice\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/roundup-practice-metronome-music-stand-768x432.png')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><span class=\"tl-tag\">Featuring Alawna<\/span><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">What Music Teachers Actually Want You to Do When You Practice<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">Most practice guilt comes from one belief: that more time is the answer. Teachers say the opposite. Here is what they actually want you to do in a practice sess<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"tl-section-head\">Related Articles<\/h2><div class=\"tl-grid\"><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/singing-tips-for-beginners\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/adult-vocal-warmup-practice-living-room-01-2-c-768x439.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">Singing Tips for Beginners: How to Start Your Vocal Journey<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">Almost everyone sings \u2014 in the shower, in the car, along with their favorite playlists. But taking the step from casual singing to actually studying your&#8230;<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/how-to-sing-in-tune\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/adult-beginner-pitch-matching-relaxed-01-768x432.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">How to Sing in Tune: A Practical Guide for People Who \u2018Can\u2019t\u2019 Sing<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">How to sing in tune, even if you&#x27;ve been told you can&#x27;t. The real causes of pitch problems and the practical training that fixes them with a teacher.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/essential-vocal-warm-up-exercises\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vocal-warmup-woman-home-studio-c-768x439.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">Vocal Warm-Up Exercises: 5 Essential Routines for Every Singer<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">Warm up your voice the right way. Five proven vocal exercises that protect your range, build stamina, and get you ready to sing in under 10 minutes.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/vocal-health-daily-care-routine-singers\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vocal-health-routine-water-warm-up-01-c-768x439.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">Vocal Health for Singers: A Daily Care Routine That Actually Works<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">A daily vocal health routine for singers and voice students. Hydration, sleep, warm-ups, and how to protect your instrument long-term.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-to-sing-online\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vocal-singer-stage-microphone-warm-768x432.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">How to Learn to Sing Online: The Ultimate Guide<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">How to learn to sing online &#8211; even as a beginner. This complete guide includes tips, warm-ups, and expert voice teacher recommendations.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"tl-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-to-sing\/\"><div class=\"tl-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.tunelark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/adult-voice-journal-progress-timeline-01-c-768x439.jpg')\"><\/div><div class=\"tl-card-body\"><h3 class=\"tl-card-title\">How Long Does It Take to Learn to Sing? A Realistic Month-by-Month Timeline<\/h3><p class=\"tl-card-excerpt\">A realistic month-by-month timeline of learning to sing for adult beginners. What to expect at month 1, 3, 6, and beyond with consistent voice lessons.<\/p><span class=\"tl-read\">Read article &rsaquo;<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alawna Voice Instructor at Tunelark Start lessons with Alawna Alawna is a musical theatre actress and pop vocal coach from Pittsburgh with a BFA in musical theatre. A Kennedy Center national award recipient, she has performed on stages across the country. She teaches voice in pop\/rock and musical theatre styles, along with audition preparation and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Pop and musical theatre voice coach Alawna teaches singing at Tunelark. 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