Kait Kingston

I teach a very unique approach to breath support that 95% of other voice teachers do not. The technique I teach builds a strong core, a very strong voice and it gives the singer total control. I also coach and instruct each student as the unique individual they are and, through vocal music, help them discover and develop how best to express what makes them a "one of a kind" in the world. It's about uncovering/revealing their own true voice and empowering the singer with all the tools necessary to take their singing as far as they want to.

I enjoy working with all ages & experience levels. In 1997 I founded The Performer Studio (TPS), a non-profit school for singers (more info at link below). I did this because I wanted to offer more than just vocal and performance coaching, but also artist mentoring and direction, and a wholistic approach to training where all aspects of a great vocal performance are explored and strengthened. The Performer Studio is basically a vocal artist's studio where singers can expertly craft every aspect of their voice.

My own training and experience...

I completed my BFA in Acting from the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah (4 year conservatory) and then moved to California where I completed my MFA in Musical Theatre Performance and Education from San Diego State University. While there, I spent an extra year writing a scholarly thesis as my basis for teaching how to bring a musical theatre character to life from the page. After that, I moved to Los Angeles where I completed 5 years of post graduate vocal study with world-renowned master vocal instructor, Edward Sayegh at the American Musical Theatre Workshop. He helped me get my dream voice and from that, the inspiration to share what I had learned with other singers wanting the same. While in Los Angeles I also studied with professional coaches on stage presence, microphone technique, audience interaction, leading a band as a lead singer, chord charting, practical application of basic music theory, and more.

While in Los Angeles, I also did a great deal of performing as a lead singer in various working bands and a great deal of recording as a session singer for various projects with songwriters. I took every opportunity along the way to teach and work with like-minded passionate singing performers. I have performed leading roles in musical theatre and have fronted several bands in the pop/rock/blues/jazz genres and understand the demands of a lead singer in various musical situations.

On a side note, I've also studied the Law Of Attraction in many forms and through it all, developed my own method for teaching that to performers in a practical way that takes them way beyond what they thought they could do by expanding how they think of themselves and their possibilities in life.

For more information on my teaching see the section on "What I enjoy about the work I do..." This offers insight into what makes my coaching and vocal technique different from other instructors.

To learn more about my private voice and/or performance coaching sessions and the group courses I offer through The Performer Studio please visit:

https://www.theperformerstudio.com

https://www.facebook.com/theperformerstudio/

https://twitter.com/PerformerStudio

https://www.instagram.com/theperformerstudio/

https://www.youtube.com/user/theperformerstudio?feature=mhee

I love watching singers grow into confident performers and confident people who are eager to take on new challenges with their voice and with their whole self.

As a teacher/coach, I can be driving and motivational and "kick your butt" when needed/wanted. I can also be the nurturing, kind therapist-of-sorts when appropriate to help uncover why you might be holding yourself back as a singer. Singing can be a very emotional experience since you ARE the instrument. My approach with each student is very individualized. I know that as a coach it's essential that I be very aware of where you're "at" during the entirety of your journey as a student. As you grow, it's my job to be fully aware of how you're progressing, what, if anything, might be holding you back, what next steps are in order to help you reach your goals, etc. I work to balance my approach as a coach so that you keep moving forward, but at a pace that really works for you. Through it all, I am your cheerleader and am genuinely thrilled at each new achievement, no matter how big or small it might seem. My mission is to help you unearth your potential and discover the true excitement that can come from singing with YOUR voice.

Something that isn't always talked about is that about 85% of singing is mental and emotional. You ARE the instrument. Therefore, while you may have a very strong vocal instrument, it might not always work that way for you. This is because how you THINK and FEEL about yourself and your abilities in large part dictates what you can DO as a singer. That is why I have also studied the Law of Attraciont and these other wholistic aspects of learning. This more subconcious/emotional work is of course for students who wish to explore those aspects and is never forced on anyone. I just have found that in addition to the myriad of fun and empowering vocal exercises and breath support core work that we cover, sometimes these other avenues can be very empowering and can augment learning and take a person to the next level and the next and the next. Lessons can include just simply exercises and singing songs but they can also include breaking down those conscious and sub-conscious barriers when and if they come up. These unearthed aspects that have held otherwise, amazing singers, in first gear so-to-speak can be turned around and greatly empower people. Most of the time, we stand in our own ways in life. In singing, this is no different. When it does happen, it can be truly devastating to some. I have learned how to show people for whom this is an issue, how to flip it around and make it not just empowering but life changing.

Lastly, I just want to offer this: through years of study and experience as a singing performer myself, I know that when I don't practice my vocal exercises, I lose my drive or life gets in the way of my ability to maintain my voice, I lose strength, and range and flexibility and breath support...but most importantly, I lose confidence. I also know that if I don't practice believing in myself and actively stay aware of what I'm thinking and feeling that my voice won't work as well as it can. We all have times in life where we lose that faith in ourselves, get away from our daily practice or whatever...life can throw us some pretty tricky stuff. However, without those times of self-doubt, laziness and/or self-sabotage, I wouldn't be the teacher I am today. I am grateful for every low I've ever hit personally because each low always teaches me how to help others out of it when they hit their own. Life is life, and it takes us all kinds of places. Knowing how to navigate the tough spots and still bring ourselves back to our joy of singing is crucial. Music is life and for singers...it is even moreso.

If any of what you've read here feels like a good fit to you, send me a message, I'd love to hear from you, have a dialogue and get to know more about why you LOVE to sing!

Thanks for taking the time to read all this! :)