Pamela J. Purvis
About
Pamela J. Purvis is a highly experienced music educator in Augusta, Georgia, with over 30 years of dedicated service in private voice and piano instruction. Since 1985, she has served as a private piano teacher, and since 2003, as a vocal coach, developing singers across all ages and skill levels. She teaches Piano, Voice, Music Theory, and Song Writing to students ages seven through adults. Her musical background includes extensive church ministry experience, having served as a church pianist for 16 years and as a praise and worship pianist for choirs, ensembles, and soloists for 8 years. This rich background in sacred music gives her a deep understanding of vocal styles, technique, and performance in various musical settings. Pamela is listed on the Steinway Piano Teacher Directory and the Music Teachers Directory as a qualified instructor in the Augusta area. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes building strong foundational skills in music theory, sight-reading, and proper vocal technique while fostering a love of music in all her students. She works with students preparing for auditions, performances, competitions, and those simply seeking personal enrichment through music study. Her combination of classical training, church music expertise, and decades of teaching experience makes her a valuable resource for singers and pianists of all ages and backgrounds.
Education & Qualifications
Private piano teacher since 1985; Vocal coach since 2003; Church pianist (16 years); Praise and Worship pianist and director (8 years)