Performer's Studio ~ Music lessons ~ Voice Piano Strings

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Making Music

At Donna Tongue ~ PERFORMER'S STUDIO™ in Londonderry, NH, I strive to accomplish three things: Share my knowledge and love of music with others to guide and nurture each individual’s discovery of their own unique and natural musical abilities; Devote all my energy and passion to helping you attain your musical goals; and Have Fun doing it along the way! ABOUT DONNA...(more)

Find Your Voice

My goal is to help you succeed with YOUR musical goals. Lessons in various disciplines are offered: voice, violin, viola, piano, music theory, and sightsinging. Come and join with me to discover how you can demonstrate musical progress at any age ~ it's never too early or too late to start your musical explorations! FIND OUT ABOUT LESSONS...(more)

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On this page, you will find information about Rates, Tips for Taking Music Lessons, the Studio Calendar, Recitals, and more! STUDIO INFO AND ORGANIZATION...(more)

I have been teaching since 1987 – over 30 years! – from elementary age students to college-level and beyond.

Upon completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Crane School of Music and Boston University, I taught general music, strings, and orchestra for nine years in the public schools in Manchester, N.H.

In 1994, I opened my own private studio teaching voice, violin, viola, piano, sight singing, and music theory.

With an extensive background in music directing – working with various Community and Children’s Musical Theatre programs, as well as directing the occasional stage play – my goal is always to educate and inform performers of all ages to expand their abilities and provide more freedom of expression in their chosen endeavors.

You can find links to my resumes on the About the Studio page.

I could not recommend anyone any higher

I have had the professional privilege and personal joy of casting Donna as my star in 15 major musicals at Leddy Center for the Performing Arts in Epping, NH. Beginning in 1996, Donna was Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Patience in G & S’s Patience in 1997, Elsie, in G & S’s Yeomen of the Guard in 1998, Mabel, in G&S’s The Pirates of Penzance in 1999, Dolly, in Hello, Dolly in 1999, Josephine, in G&S’s HMS Pinafore in 2000, Yum-Yum in G&S’s The Mikado in 2001, Robert Ann, in Nuncrackers in 2001, Gianetta, in G&S’s The Gondoliers in 2003, Rose Maybud, in G&S’s Ruddigore in 2004, soprano in our Christmas Quartet in A Christmas Carol in 2004, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast in 2005, Elizabeth in A Leddy Christmas, 2007, Mother, in Porcelain Diaries in 2008, and Mrs. Paroo, in The Music Man in 2012. That list stands alone as an impressive resume. Donna’s joy in performing, her work ethic, her professionalism, her reliability and commitment, her incredible ability to play different characters, the perfection she insists upon, are all the ingredients that make a star performer. Donna is the epitome of a star performer. I have also had the privilege of having students of Donna in my shows throughout these years and am always impressed with the vocal education they demonstrate from being a student of Donna. I could not recommend anyone any higher than Donna Tongue as a performer, teacher, and friend.

Elaine Gatchell

Director, Leddy Center for the Performing Arts

I looked for a teacher who was encouraging and gentle

My 13 year old daughter has been taking violin lessons with Donna for 1 year. I looked for a teacher who was encouraging and gentle. My daughter flourishes under Donna’s instruction and continues to build confidence after 2 recitals. I see Donna as theatrical, inspiring, and fun! Just what music should be about.

Susan K.

Parent

Both girls have loved their lessons

My daughter Marissa has taken piano lessons for 4 years and my daughter Olivia has taken voice lessons for 2 years. Both girls have loved their lessons with Donna and always come out smiling. They learn all the basics of musicianship and technique, but also Donna encourages them to take on new challenges to build their self-confidence, not just as musicians but as young women. I am so grateful for the foundation Donna has given my girls that will pay off throughout their lives!

Alison H.

Parent

Donna’s patience is that of a saint

Our daughter has been with Donna for many happy years. What started as just a vocal lesson has bloomed into vocals, piano, and guitar. With Donna’s instruction the development of our daughter’s voice has been placed into an area we never thought possible. Each time she is at a recital we are so pleased with the growth and in awe of the performance with the vocals and piano.

Donna’s patience is that of a saint. She is truly in love with music and wants to transfer all of her skills to any child willing to work hard. Over the many years, we have observed so many success stories with other students and have enjoyed watching the children learn and be challenged. If anyone is considering Donna as a teacher we highly recommend her.

David and Denise

Parents

If you have a chance to work with her, grab it

Donna is not only talented and encouraging, but one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. She’s smart, interesting and has a delightful sense of humor. If you have a chance to work with her, grab it.

Sharon L.

Client

My sons gained a good deal of confidence…

During my sons’ elementary and middle school years we found Donna Tongue’s Studio for voice and instrument instruction. My oldest son was interested in voice lessons to prepare for an audition that required him to sing with an English accent. Donna took my son under her wing and worked her magic. My son developed the skills needed to broaden his vocal range, and he was successful at getting the role! We were so happy with the results that my other son ended up taking lessons as well. Donna was the music director of a production with Kids Coop Theater that my sons participated in. It was a blast!

My sons gained a good deal of confidence as a result of their experience with Donna. She is professional, easy going, and fun to work with. My sons looked forward to their time with Donna. We appreciate all the talent she shares with our community.

Deborah Sullivan

Parent