Private coaching for committed singers who want to communicate with freedom, musical intelligence and conviction. Repertoire, phrasing, diction and interpretation shaped with Nic Patterson, whose experience includes vocal coaching with United Artists. Each enrolled voice student will perform at the annual Carnegie Hall studio recital.
Private voice study · $1,500/month · 10 places Online worldwide or in St. Augustine
Annual studio recital at Carnegie Hall. Students cover travel; dates, hall and program details are confirmed separately. No application fee.
Personal instruction with Nic Patterson
NIC PATTERSON STUDIO · VOICE
Your voice. Your musical presence.
Ten places for voice students, online or in St. Augustine at The Chateau, a Private Inland Sanctuary. Bring your repertoire, your curiosity and the next musical step you want to take.
PRIVATE VOICE STUDY · PERSONAL ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Voice Study
$1,500 / month
Personal coaching for singers ready to develop their voice, interpretation and musical confidence.
Individual vocal coachingRepertoire, phrasing, diction and expressive communication, shaped around your goals.
Online or in St. AugustineShare your current experience and preferred lesson times.
A personal musical pathNic’s experience includes past vocal coaching with United Artists.
Ten voice-student places. Each enrolled student will perform at the annual Carnegie Hall studio recital. Dates, hall and program details confirmed separately; students cover travel. $9,000 per six-month semester, or $8,730 eligible Spring 2027 early payment by December 15, 2026. Placement and lesson schedule confirmed before tuition payment.
Four optional one-hour online Performance Labs each week, plus your one-hour private lesson. Attend the classes that support your practice and goals. Times published in the calendar.
Thursday
Online aural training and music theory · separate Developing Virtuosos and advanced groups.
Friday–Sunday evenings
Required advanced masterclasses alongside the intensive program. Students may be asked to play online or in person; Nic confirms assignments and dates.
Selected Friday evening–Sunday evening weekends
All-ages, all-levels piano intensives · five participants each.
Published session requests
Choose a published time to request it. Private lesson requests are confirmed personally. For an intensive weekend, a confirmed tuition payment secures your place.
ONLY FIVE PARTICIPANT PLACES PER WEEKEND
Choose your weekend. Give your piano passion room.
Friday evening–Sunday evening. No audition. All ages and all learning levels welcome. Book a place with your $5,000 all-inclusive tuition payment.
Availability reflects confirmed online registrations. November 27–29 is closed for Thanksgiving. Students cover their own travel to Jacksonville; JAX airport concierge is included. Parent/guardian guest and lodging arrangements are discussed for participants under 18.
03 / FROM THE PRACTICE ROOM TO THE STAGE
Your ambition. A considered pathway.
We begin with your current playing, then identify the right next performance.
01
Listen & assess
Review your repertoire, technique, musical ear and goals.
02
Choose a destination
Match a recital, audition or competition to your level and eligibility.
03
Build the performance
Develop interpretation, memory, consistency and a workable practice plan.
04
Prepare the submission
Check repertoire rules, recording requirements and the application deadline.
Competition & performance destinations
FLORIDA · STATE EVENTS
FSMTA Competitive Events
Florida opportunities including concerto competition and piano ensemble events. A possible first destination for repertoire and performance planning.
June 10–19, 2027. Applications due November 17, 2026. An ambitious destination for eligible advanced pianists; precise birth-date and video requirements apply.
An all-Chopin competition to consider in longer-term repertoire planning. Check the organizer’s published cycle and eligibility before setting an application goal.
Independent opportunities, not studio partnerships or guaranteed admissions. Fees, travel and competition entry are separate from tuition. Official links reviewed October 11, 2026.
A MUSICAL JOURNEY, WITH A PLACE TO BEGIN
Your home base: St. Augustine
Study locally in Northeast Florida, or connect live online from wherever you are.
Open full map ↗City-level destinations. The private studio address is shared after placement.
Have a specific competition or audition in mind?
Music can be a family pursuit.
Each additional enrolled sibling receives 10% off the lower-priced standard tuition: advanced piano or voice $1,350/month ($8,100 per six-month semester), Developing Virtuosos $675/month ($4,050 per six-month semester). Request the discount in the enrollment form so Nic can confirm family eligibility before tuition checkout. It does not combine with the early-payment discount or apply to intensives or consultations.
