Student Spotlight: Carter Birch Houchins-Witt

Carter is a voice student of Dr. Jessica Saunders at Dynamic Music Studios in Coralville, Iowa.

Why did you decide to start lessons?

I wanted to get better at singing. I had been in choir for about a year and I thought I could go farther than where I was currently.

How long have you been taking lessons? 

Year and a half 

Do you play any other instruments? 

No 

How often do you practice?’

Three-four times a week

What is one of your favorite pieces you have learned so far?

"I’m not that smart" from Spelling Bee- because you can sing it so many ways, you can get into character, and you can be physical with the acting. 

What advice do you have for other musicians studying your instrument?

No matter what you are doing, enjoy the process of figuring out how to do it. Have fun over the course of the learning.

What do you enjoy about lessons?

It is a good opportunity to show off what I can do and a way to improve. To sing more because it is enjoyable. 

What do you like about Dynamic Music Studios? 

There are a lot of opportunities to sing in different places. They give their students opportunities to show off what they have been learning. 

What goals do you have for lessons?

I want to get into All-state next year. Now that I have had the experience I want to put even more effort into that this year. Have fun with my singing. 

What is your favorite musical/orchestral work/piano piece/artist/favorite songs?

Favorite musical is Next to Normal, Dear Evan Hansen. AJR