Songwriting, Voice, Piano, Theory, Ear Training, Transcription, Arranging
Styles - Pop, Jazz, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter, Broadway, Motown, Traditional Country, EDM, Hip-Hop, and beyond — “Every song has a lesson in it.”
Techniques - Healthy, Breath-Supported Singing; Style & Inflection; Intonation; Improvisation; Beginner-to-Advanced Piano; Traditional Music Notation & Leadsheet Notation (i.e. Chord Symbols); Self-Accompaniment; Play-By-Ear & Transcription Skills; Practical Theory; Songwriting; Arranging
Lexie Levy is an online-only Instructor who specializes in helping students grow as self-contained artists. Drawing on her background in voice, piano, songwriting, performance, and theory, she takes a “Swiss Army knife” approach to teaching—combining multiple skills into cohesive, personalized lessons.
Songwriting is often at the heart of Lexie’s work with students, whether that means arranging cover songs in a way that highlights individuality, developing original material, or building the practical tools that support creativity. She especially enjoys guiding singers who want to accompany themselves and songwriters who want to feel confident at the keyboard.
Lessons may include healthy vocal technique, self-accompaniment, theory, transcription, arrangement, and “listening skills” that train students to name and apply what they already innately “know” about the language of music.
As a teacher, Lexie emphasizes collaboration, intuition, and constructive feedback: What’s already working well? What’s not serving the music yet? In exploring the language of music, her students gain confidence, flexibility, and a deeper sense of ownership in their artistry. Self-expression in all forms are welcome and encouraged here.
Lexie has performed as a songwriter in her own right, SAG-affiliated jingle singer, wedding vocalist, and member of select ensembles during her three decades in Chicago.
Education: Millikin University, Decatur, IL [Musical Theatre, Dance, Contemporary Music]
DePaul University, Chicago, IL [Jazz Studies]
3 years studying with vocal coach Ed Farran
Started at the Old Town School in April of 2003
