About
Are you a singer or speaker who would like a more powerful, authentic voice? My focus is to assist you in finding an easier way to sustain your best posture, breath support, resonance and pitch control by bringing awareness to existing vocal habits while providing a hands-on experience adjusting those habits. My mission is to help you find your most relaxed & elongated posture, breath support, full resonance and best pitch control.
My specialty as a professional voice teacher is Contemporary Commercial Music [CCM] which encompasses genres & sub-genres from Pop, Country, Hip/Hop, Folk, Rock, R&B, Soul, Gospel, EDM [electronic dance music], etc.
I CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS: My cross-training in dance, yoga, Tai Chi, commercial & improvisational acting provides a well-rounded platform from which to deliver information, guide vocal explorers and also help develop talent.
EXPERIENCE:
* 18 years teaching experience
* 12 years living & working in Los Angeles
* A lifetime of performing experience
* 12 years personal private vocal studies master teachers of bel canto & contemporary singing techniques.
LIFE SKILLS: No matter the subject, my focus is also teach skills that can be extrapolated into any area of your life. Life Skills focuses on eradicating negative self-talk and expanding communication skills that help develop confidence, enhancing daily life.
It's the most precious gift in the world to be able to help someone open their voice and feel the freedom of generating sound without restriction. I love hearing the responses from singers and speakers who connect with the information and keep finding ways to apply more effecient and effective vocal habits. The biggest blessing is hearing a student's voice change and then getting to experience their new ability to tackle songs they never thought they could sing.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
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18 years voice teaching experience
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12 years experience living & working in Los Angeles
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A lifetime of performing experience
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12 years private vocal studies with master teachers
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Cross-training: dance, choreography, yoga, Tai Chi, commercial & improvisational acting
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A crazy (like a fox!) sense of humor
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Rates
Single one-hour voice/performance coaching sessions = $60
30min=$30 / 45min=$45
Prepaid Lesson cards 4 one-hour sessions = $200 [$40 savings]
Four or more one-hour sessions = @ $50/hr
How did you get started teaching?
With the help of a classically trained vocal instructor, I began to rebuild my voice from the ground up. After devoting myself to consistency with the vocal exercises along with changing my vocal habits, the payoff was being able to sing all night without strain! My teacher encouraged me endlessly, even when my voice sounded like a frog! She took notice of my passion for translating how bel canto singing practices were a foundation adaptable to any style of vocal music, and encouraged me to begin coaching others. I remained with her for 6 years, refining the vocal techniques and honing the exercises. After moving to Los Angeles, my vocal studies expanded to include vocal pedagogy for an additional six years. My vocal transformation was such a massive life-changing event that it completely derailed what I thought was my course through this life. I happily and gratefully set upon the task of helping others release their authentic voices.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with a wide range of male and female students from absolute beginners to professionals looking to sustain their touring abilities vocally. My age range is 8 years to 80 and I've worked with personalities ranging from bold and outgoing to shy and inhibited.