About River Forest Voice Studio
Elizabeth Hale Knox founded her private voice studio to help singers of all levels achieve their highest vocal potential.
Located west of Oak Park, Illinois, just 11 miles from downtown Chicago, and nestled in a residential neighborhood, the River Forest Voice Studio assists singers in solving vocal problems and discovering vocal freedom.
Directions to the Oak Park River Forest area.
Teaching Method
Elizabeth's proven teaching method is anchored in the development of specific vocal techniques aimed at giving you the foundation you need to sing in various vocal styles—whether you are focusing on opera, classical, cross-over, baroque, musical theater, or pop.
Careful attention is given to the “building blocks” of a healthy vocal technique, including the correct use of the body for breathing, the proper approximation of the vocal cords to maximize vocal clarity and brilliance, the position of the mouth and opening of the throat to ease vocal production and the discovery and development of singing “on the breath,” moderating the amount of exhaled air or sigh in the sound to increase the vocal range and create vocal freedom.
Voice Teacher's Biography
Elizabeth Hale Knox has given voice lessons for more than 15 years—both privately and in schools throughout the Chicago area. She provides vocal instruction to a wide range of individuals, from beginners to intermediate and advanced singers with a professional career.
Elizabeth has served on the faculty of the Chicago Academy for the Arts and the Illinois Benedictine University in Lisle. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Vocal Performance from Indiana University (Bloomington campus).
Elizabeth is a board member of the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She also is a member of the Chicago Singing Teachers Guild.
In addition, Elizabeth is an accomplished performer throughout the Chicago area. Learn more about her performing career.
Elizabeth's extensive performance experience, along with her superior vocal instruction style, gives her students the edge they need as they set out to audition, compete, and perform.