Brian Lin Voice Studio
About
Brian Lin has undergone extensive training with certifications in the Speech Level Singing (SLS) and New York Vocal Coaching (NYVC) techniques.
An avid lover of music, Brian graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
His most notable mentors include:
Seth Riggs (former teacher of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and James Ingram)
Aaron Hagan (teacher of Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Ray Dalton)
Justin Stoney (founder of New York Vocal Coaching)
Greg Enriquez (former Master Instructor at Speech Level Singing)
Lorna Emata Goodwin (Level 5 Instructor at Speech Level Singing)
Brian's teaching style focuses heavily on the intersection of vocal science and artistry. He is also bilingual in Chinese and English and teaches in both languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Typically the first 10 to 15 minutes with my students are spent identifying their stylistic needs and planning a technical strategy around those needs. My teaching preference is to establish fundamental coordinations using direct cause-and-effect terms (instead of vague concepts like "placement" or "support") so the student becomes aware of every muscle that contributes to healthy singing. Once the student acquires familiarity and control over certain elements of their voice, we apply the concepts to songs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
University of Southern California Bachelor's of Science in Music
Certified Speech Level Singing Instructor from 2009 - 2013
Certified New York Vocal Coaching Instructor
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$140/40min or $80/20min. SKYPE / Facetime / WeChat lessons available.
What types of students have you worked with?
Professional singers and celebrities to casual learners.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently helped prepare Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) for the Backstreet Boys Vegas tour.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
When I first started taking voice lessons at age 17, I wasted so much time and money on teachers that claimed to know how the voice works, but really didn't.
$20,000 of private training from multiple high profile voice teachers and countless hours of in-depth research have led me to the following conclusions:
Always try to find someone who can explain exactly what they're trying to improve in your voice. If they just have you do the same exercises over and over and only tell you how good you're sounding on songs, then it may be time to find another teacher. A good teacher should leave you with no questions on how the voice works. Also, if you go a few months with no progress and you have been practicing their concepts consistently, it is time to change teachers.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What songs do I want to be able to sing?
What artists do I like?
What is the one biggest thing I want to be able to do with my voice?