Voice + Acting Lessons for Florida Step Up Scholarship Students

1:1 coaching for kids & teens using Step Up For Students scholarship funds – online across Florida your Voice Teacher, Amanda.

Lessons + Rates

$45

30-Minutes

Online Voice Lesson

$85

1-Hour

Online Voice Lesson

How Spotlight Works with Step Up For Students

Reach Out

Complete the Student Profile and send us details about your student.

Reserve your Step Up funds towards lessons.

Complete Registration

You’ll receive a link to our secure Student Portal to create your family account and finalize lesson details.

Schedule & Start Singing

Choose a lesson time, log in for your first session, and begin building skills and confidence week by week.

Is Spotlight Right for Your Singer?

Whether your child is brand new to voice lessons or already performing on stage, lessons are paced to their personality, attention span, and experience level.

Ages

Typically 5–18 (younger or older students considered case-by-case)

Location

Online anywhere in Florida. Virtual lessons are offered through FaceTime, Google Meet, or WhatsApp.

Interests

Musical theatre, pop, worship, classical, auditions, solos, or just building confidence

Goals

Healthy technique, performance confidence, audition prep, or simply having a joyful, structured creative outlet each week

Meet Your Voice + Acting Teacher, Amanda

Amanda is a classically and theatrically trained vocalist and actor with years of experience on stage and in the studio. Amanda has performed all over the U.S. and multiple continents. She is passionate about sharing healthy vocal techniques with her students and navigating singing multiple genres of music.
  • School and community theatre auditions

  • Choir solos and jazz ensemble features

  • Voice juries, college pre-screens, and competitions

  • Students who simply want to sing with more confidence

Amanda blends solid vocal technique with a calm, encouraging personality so students feel safe to experiment, make mistakes, and grow.

Step Up & Voice Lesson FAQs

Learn about our Studio Policies + what to expect in your lessons.

Yes, many families use Step Up For Students funds to pay for private music and arts instruction. Spotlight Voice Studio is listed in the Step Up provider directory so you can request tuition for eligible lessons through your Step Up account. Always check your specific scholarship’s current rules before submitting.

Most Step Up students meet with Amanda online via FaceTime or Google Meet, so you can take lessons from anywhere in Florida. 

Amanda teaches students ages 6 and up, from beginners to advanced singers. She works with homeschool, private school, and public school students, including those using voice lessons as an elective or enrichment activity.

Absolutely. Many of Amanda’s students start out quiet or nervous. Lessons move at a gentle pace, with lots of encouragement and breaks as needed. The goal is to build trust first, then technique.

Yes. Amanda frequently helps students prepare for school and community theatre auditions, choir solos, and other performance opportunities. We can also plan a short-term coaching package if you only need focused help for a specific event.

Spotlight Voice Studio is an approved Direct-Pay Provider with Step Up For Students. This means eligible families can pay for pre-approved voice lessons directly from their student’s ESA account, without out-of-pocket costs. Direct-Pay Providers must meet Step Up and Florida Department of Education standards.

Families first complete a Student Profile with Spotlight Voice Studio so Amanda can add the student to her roster and reserve a time.
Then, inside the Step Up EMA (Education Market Assistant) portal:

  • Go to Marketplace → Find Providers

  • Search “Spotlight Voice Studio”

  • Choose the lesson length and quantity and complete the purchase

After purchasing, families should email Amanda@SpotlightVoice.com to confirm everything is set.

For questions about eligibility, applications, or funding, families should contact Step Up For Students directly at 877-735-7837 or visit the Step Up website. Spotlight Voice Studio can help explain how lessons work, but Step Up makes all final decisions about scholarship eligibility and payments.

 
 

A Note from Amanda

“I know it can feel vulnerable to sing in front of someone new. My job is to make lessons feel like a safe, encouraging space where you can take risks, make mistakes, and discover what your voice can really do.

Whether you’re brand new to lessons or you’ve been singing for years, I’d love to help you take your next step with confidence.”


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