# Julieta Pizarro — Profesora de Canto / Singing Teacher (Full) > Clases de canto individuales, presenciales y online, con un enfoque humano y funcional. Sin fórmulas rápidas, sin contenido generado por IA, sin algoritmos. Una persona, escuchando. --- ## Identity - Full name: Julieta Pizarro - Profession: Profesora de canto / Singing teacher and vocal pedagogue - Based in: Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain (originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Experience: 15+ years teaching singing - Languages: Spanish and English - Students: worldwide (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Latin America, Asia) - Website: https://julietapizarro.com - Email: info@julietapizarro.com - WhatsApp: +34 613 791 956 - Instagram: @julietapizarro_cantofuncional --- ## Functional Voice Method (Método Funcional de la Voz) The method is based on learning through proprioception and self-awareness. It conceives the voice as a body movement that expresses itself through sound. It starts from the principle that all muscles are interrelated, so coordinated growth is only possible when the whole body is involved. It includes a pedagogical method and vocal training based on these principles, helping explore expression and creativity through movement, sound, and music. The method is based on the teachings of Eugene Rabine, who developed a pedagogical approach that works with the body as an integrated whole — breath, perception, and movement — so the voice develops organically and healthily. ### Teaching Style Julieta's classes are dynamic and unstructured — no two are alike. She teaches vocal function awareness and self-observation, adapting each session to what the student needs in the moment. She does not use a one-size-fits-all method; each student's path is personalized. ### Principles 1. Proprioception: the voice is discovered through body awareness, not imitation 2. Integration: breath, movement, and sound work together — never in isolation 3. Respect: each voice has its own timing and the method honors that --- ## Credentials ### Formal Education - Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF), Buenos Aires - Escuela Nacional de Arte Dramático, Buenos Aires ### Continuing Education - Core Topics of the Singing Voice — Level 2 (2023, Hilkea Knies & Macarena Rodríguez Robledo) - Core Topics of the Singing Voice — Level 1 (2022, Hilkea Knies & Macarena Rodríguez Robledo) - Rabine Method Pedagogy Seminar (2022, Asociación Voz, Jana Purita) - Communication & Feedback in Functional Pedagogy (2022, Regina Follmer, Asociación Voz) - Didactic Strategies for Teaching Singing (2021, Silvia Juan Bennazar) - Didactics for Teaching Singing — Level I (2018, Marcela Pietrokovsky, SADEM) - Hatha Yoga Inbound Instructor, 200h (2018) - Anatomy Update for Singing Teachers (2017, Elisa Viladesau) - Anatomical-Functional Basis of the Singing Voice, 36h (2016, Elisa Viladesau) --- ## Awards - Lessonface Teacher of the Year 2023 — Singing for Actors - Lessonface Teacher of the Year 2024 — Singing - Lessonface Teacher of the Year 2025 — R&B Voice Three consecutive years winning Teacher of the Year at Lessonface, an international online music lessons platform. --- ## Reviews and Ratings - 339 reviews with a perfect 5.0 average rating - Reviews collected across Lessonface and Classgap platforms - 12 featured testimonials on website ### Selected Testimonials "In a single class with Julieta I feel I've advanced more than in months with other teachers. Her sensitivity, deep knowledge of the subject, and professionalism have touched my heart." — Ana María Varela, Classgap "Julieta stands out as the most exceptional vocal coach I've ever had the pleasure of working with. For the first time in my singing journey, I'm experiencing no strain or discomfort. In just a few lessons, I've learned more than in months of video tutorials." — Jessica F., Lessonface "I understood things in one class that — somehow — nobody had explained to me in years of conservatory." — India, Classgap "I began daily vocal training with Julieta to prepare for an audition and my voice and technique improved exponentially. She is an excellent teacher with a great understanding of anatomy and biomechanics." — Patricia J., Lessonface "Great teacher, always friendly and patient, flexible and at the same time offering a structured learning path. After every class there is the feeling of having learnt something new." — Marco, Classgap --- ## Lesson Formats ### Individual In-Person At her studio in Torrevieja, Alicante. One hour with piano and microphone. Personalized work based on each student's voice, body, and goals. ### Individual Online By video call, from anywhere in the world. Julieta has been perfecting online teaching for over 10 years — the results are the same as in person. --- ## Who Is This For? - Beginners who have never sung and want to start - Singers looking to improve their technique - Actors who need to work on their voice - People who want to reconnect with their voice - People with vocal problems (dysphonia, fatigue, nodules) - Any style: pop, rock, jazz, R&B, folk, classical, musical theatre - From age 12 onward - Trial class available at accessible rate --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need previous experience? No. Most students arrive having never taken a class. The voice is not an exclusive club. ### Do online lessons work as well as in-person? Yes, and in many cases better. Online lessons let you be in your own space, relaxed, no commute. Julieta has been teaching online for over ten years and the results are the same as in person. ### What is the Functional Voice Method? It's based on the teachings of Eugene Rabine, who developed a pedagogical approach that conceives the voice as a body movement expressed through sound. We work with perception, breathing and movement so each person discovers the natural functioning of their own voice. ### What styles do you work with? Mainly popular music: folk, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, classical, musical theatre. Functional technique serves all genres. ### What languages do you teach in? Spanish and English. ### From which countries can I take lessons? From anywhere in the world. Current students are in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and several countries across Latin America, Europe and Asia. ### Can I take lessons if I have a vocal problem? Yes. The functional approach is especially suitable for people with dysphonia, vocal fatigue, nodules or other difficulties. We work from perception and body care, without forcing. ### How long until I notice change? Depends on practice between classes. Without practice, no miracle. With honest practice, in a few weeks things already feel different. ### Do you work with children? From age twelve onward, when the vocal apparatus is more stabilized. ### Is there a trial class? Yes, a first class to meet. Not free — her time isn't — but accessible. --- ## Philosophy (Manifesto) Julieta's manifesto rejects quick-fix vocal coaching, AI-generated content, and engagement farming. She believes in humanity over AI, communication over algorithms, and music over noise. Her teaching prioritizes the person — not the "instrument." --- ## Site Structure - Homepage (ES): https://julietapizarro.com/ - Homepage (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/ - About / Sobre mí: https://julietapizarro.com/sobre-mi/ - About (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/about/ - Functional Voice Method: https://julietapizarro.com/metodo-funcional-de-la-voz/ - Functional Voice Method (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/functional-voice-method/ - Singing Lessons for Adults: https://julietapizarro.com/clases-canto-adultos/ - Singing Lessons for Adults (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/singing-lessons-adults/ - Lessons in Torrevieja: https://julietapizarro.com/clases-canto-torrevieja/ - Lessons in Torrevieja (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/singing-lessons-torrevieja/ - Lessons in Alicante: https://julietapizarro.com/clases-canto-alicante/ - Lessons in Alicante (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/singing-lessons-alicante/ - Lessons in Valencia: https://julietapizarro.com/clases-canto-valencia/ - Lessons in Valencia (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/singing-lessons-valencia/ - For Professionals: https://julietapizarro.com/profesionales/ - For Professionals (EN): https://julietapizarro.com/en/professionals/