Whether your singing style is Pop, Rock, Metal, Musical Theatre, Indie Rock, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, or Folk – I’ll show you how to make it your own. Plus, I’ll give the secret sauce to make your voice sizzle. While I may know what you need and have specific views on how to help you, what you feel and think always comes first. I’m here to serve you and your singing needs. You can have private lessons, in person or online, or join my online membership group called Singing for a Lifetime.
What hand do you hold the mic with? When do you change hands? How close and far should the mic be? There is a difference between live and studio performance and how you position the mic as well. We cover everything.
Stage presence needs specific care to bring out the star that you are. Your moves on stage must be in concert with your personality but you must move. My mother, a dancer, said you have to hit every corner of the stage! There are so many performers that sound great on the recording but then on stage, live, what happens? Too many can’t cut it, but not you. I won’t let that happen. I coach you from backstage to the bow at the end of your performance to be great, the best you can be! No matter what your goals are, I teach star level and bring that level of professionalism to every lesson you take.
At 4 in the morning I woke up and ran downstairs to my piano and started to write. The song came pouring out. Not all of them do that, I can assure you. But with your songs I will teach you how to get them written, and most of all – finished. I teach with the piano and go over the melody until we get it just right.
My choice was to make singing my career. I couldn’t imagine anything else, are you like me? Great, we know what we want. Is it challenging? Yes, but I am there for you, giving you support and guidance. I have been through it all, from record deals with different labels to independently producing my originals, as an Indie artist. I became a member of AFTRA, now SAG/AFTRA, when I was a teen. I’ve sung as a solo artist from New York to L.A. It’s all in my book “I Will Not Grow Weary.” My true calling is singing, and if you feel that’s your true calling or even if you’re unsure but want to learn more about what it takes, let’s talk.
You’re in the studio and you nail the final take. WOW! Doesn’t that feel good? I will be right there with you in studio as your vocal producer or coach. We will work on your live performances and pre-production practices to get your studio performances to a high level of success.
When you sing online, let’s make your performance better than just okay. The sky is the limit and online is the place to be. Whether it is YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok – shine, shine, shine.
If you have auditioned a lot, a little, or not at all, there’s more I need to show you to win. When we hone your skills, the psychological barriers that come into play will be your ally, not your enemy. You go into the room feeling confident and prepared because we worked on every note and every move! Not only do I teach about auditioning for all musical audition styles, including America’s Got Talent, the Voice, and other shows… I’ve done it. I’ve even auditioned for Quincy Jones and was offered a record deal after that. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don’t. But when you are rejected, I will be there to help you work out the kinks. No matter what, remember that their decision isn’t always about you and your talent. I will show you how to sing through it all.
The powerhouse singing that it and other styles demand from your voice, requires you to have powerhouse training. You’re an athlete and need to go the distance with endurance in each performance. We work your vocal muscles to their finest.
Can you bring the different shades of tones to each voice over character? Is your voice too high or low for a part you want? We can fix that! Let’s work your imagination and technique until the sound of the characters you want come to life in your voice.
Your voice has to be able to bring out the emotion in your role. What if you are asked to sing? Maybe you do improv. All of these require flexibility in your voice. I will teach you how to project, support, and strengthen your voice for acting.
The fundamentals can be had if you want them. As songwriters and singers, we sometimes want the knowledge behind what we do. You want to be able to know what key you sing each song in, and how to write a lead sheet for your original. There are many factors of music theory that can apply to your song, and it can take your song to a whole new level you never knew it could go to.
Does your voice get tired easily or do you often lose your voice? When overuse or straining damages the voice, you must re-train the muscles and yourself. I studied the anatomy and physiology of the vocal cords extensively and am successful in bringing healthy habits back to worn voices. I am a member of The Voice Foundation in Philadelphia and have access to their symposiums, doctors, and research. Let me help you.
Your content and delivery must match to connect with your audience and capture their attention. With our work on how to deliver your great ideas, you will be hitting home runs every time.
Whether your singing style is Pop, Rock, Metal, Musical Theatre, Indie Rock, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, or Folk – I’ll show you how to make it your own. Plus, I’ll give the secret sauce to make your voice sizzle. While I may know what you need and have specific views on how to help you, what you feel and think always comes first. I’m here to serve you and your singing needs.
