California

Joanna Cazden

Burbank, CA Website: www.voiceofyourlife.com

Phone: 818-845-6654 Email: Joanna@voiceofyourlife.com

I combine expertise in medical voice rehabilitation with a holistic approach to the individual singer. In a typical session I may address inefficiencies in your posture, breath use, larynx position or placement; review your daily schedule and lifestyle, with supportive suggestions; or perform an energy-balancing for the cakras and flows essential to vocal expression. I refer to local laryngologists and to other teachers/coaches when appropriate. Clients have included high-profile pop and classical artists, singing teachers, cantors, folk/world music performers, and choral singers. Please visit my website or email me for info packet.

Amanda Dieck

Campbell, CA Website: www.bayareasinginglessons.com/

Phone: 408-920-6169 Email: amanda@bayareasinginglessons.com

What to expect when you enroll in the Vocal Instruction lessons: An honest and kind assessment of your voice * An assessment of your breath ability * Exercises that will strengthen and improve vocal technique * Help in your musical goal development * Content expression development * Song delivery * Audition technique * Song selection * Overcoming stage fright.

Each student's voice and goals are different. Therefore at Bay Area Singing Lessons, Amanda works with each client in order to develop a customized plan to master basic vocal technique and achieve his or her performance goals.

Cynthia Manan

Fremont, CA Website: hometown.aol.com/ca46gal/myhomepage/index.html

Phone: 510-364-9860 Email: Ca46gal@aol.com

Speech Level Singing is a way of using your voice that allows you to sing freely and clearly anywhere in your range (singing freely from chest to middle "your mix" to your head voice, with all your words clearly understood. Since you are not learning what to sing but rather how to sing, you can apply this technique to any type of music. I will help the students get to where they want to be in singing and help them with audition technique, phrasing the lyrics, word pronunciation, and song selection. I will also help them feel relaxed and comfortable when they sing so that when they are in an audience setting, they feel at ease.

Marian Bodnar

Fullerton/Long Beach, CA Website: www.marianbodnar.com

Phone: 714-879-2125 Email: msbodnar@sbcglobal.net

Lessons stress development of a healthy, free technique, applicable to all styles of singing. In addition, I offer performance technique coaching and classes, helping operatic and musical theatre singers make the most of their auditions and performances. Students have sung in professional opera, Europe, on Broadway, and for the grammys.

Dan Bridston

Glendale, CA Website: www.danbridston.com

Phone: 818-640-8003 Email: dottiesdads@aol.com

I run a comfortable, safe, confidential studio, where the singer is free to explore his or her own creativity. I help, never judge. I take singers where they are and help them get better. I empower singers to make their own artistic choices, based upon temperment experience and tradition.

Jane Judge

Laguna Hills, CA

Phone: 949-598-0089 Email: janeejudge@aol.com

As a voice student of Daniel Ferro, Chairman of the Juilliard Vocal Department, Ms. Judge sang opera at The Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. She began teaching 20 years ago as a professor and was also enlisted in preparing aspirants for Manhattan School of Music voice auditions. She has been cast by such as Frank Loesser, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Mitch Leigh in, for example, The Sound of Music and Guys and Dolls. The technique she teaches applies to all styles for a gentle but powerful manner of singing along with diction and acting resulting in performing and auditioning excellence. She is known to be a teacher who is always positive and reinforcing. Her students have won scholarships and awards and are actively singing professionally and in the community. In addition to the adult and college students Ms. Judge has been enjoying some success with teens (she likes them a lot!) Let's hear it for the joy of singing!

Harriet Bennish

Long Beach, CA Website: www.harrietbennish.com

Phone: 562-621-9734 Email: info@harrietbennish.com

As a professional singer and voice instructor I work with children and adults of all ages, and at all levels. Emphasis is placed on increasing breath control, improving tone quality, expanding the vocal range, and increasing volume of soft-spoken speakers. Teachers, lawyers, and motivational speakers have sought my services to help eliminate voice fatigue caused by incorrect usage of the speaking and singing voice. With a Masters in Social Work, I have worked with a diverse population under challenging circumstances. Patience and understanding have come to my aid when working closely with Parkinson's patients and people with respiratory problems wishing to maintain both their speech and singing abilities. Although I enjoy working with all age groups, I particularly enjoy working with the older student. My oldest student is 87 years young!

Robyn Frey-Monell

Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orangle County, CA Website: www.rfreymonell.com

Phone: 562-595-5608 Email: bynsings@yahoo.com

I offer a comprehensive program of the basics of good technique while allowing students to learn at their own pace and sing the music that they like to sing. I can also incorporate sight-singing drills if the student wishes, and have a background in Alexander Technique. Although I teach all ages, I have had a good amount of success with teens.

Howard Austin

Los Angeles, CA Website: BornToSing.com

Phone: 818-895-7464 Email: musicman@borntosing.com

Howard Austin is a versatile vocal artist whose work includes a variety of starring roles on the musical stage as well as night club performances and recordings. His own vocal training has been with some of the great vocal teachers of all time including, John Motley, Gertrude Arnold and Dr. Peter J. Wilhousky. Howard has been a popular radio and TV talk show guest with his vocal demonstrations and instant 'on the spot' analysis and instruction to callers-in and studio audiences. In addition to his private clients, he has conducted numerous seminars on singing and voice training for NATS and Music Teachers of Los Angeles County Unified School District, Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase and others. His clients have included Tiffany, Holly Fields, Don York of Sha-Na-Na and several Star Search contestants including an International Junior Grand Champion.

Kathryn Grimm

Los Angeles, CA Website: www.kathryngrimm.com

Phone: 323-464-5840 Email: grimmmusic@yahoo.com

I give private vocal lessons in my home studio. I have experience teaching all ages (from 7 yrs.), levels (from complete beginnners to those on tour), styles (jazz, blues, rock, country, classical). I am also a published songwriter who can assist with writing/arranging. My goal is to help my students find their own style. I am a compassionate and very serious about helping students reach their personal goals whether it is to be a better shower singer, a studio singer or to become a professional performer. Years of experience performing live w/Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello, Bo Diddley. Numerous movie/album credits. Teacher of all levels and styles. Taught at Cal State L.A. Conservatory; L.A. School of Art and Music.

Julie Valentine

Palo Alto, CA Website: www.valentinestudio.com

Phone: 650-493-7337 Fax: 650-493-6156 Email: jv@valentinestudio.com

Julie Valentine has been a recognized and respected artist and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area for 28 years. Her work as a director, choreographer and musical director has been seen throughout Northern California. She has performed professionally as a singer and actress in all types of venues from theatre to cabaret. Ms. Valentine has taught master classes, seminars and workshops in both acting and voice, she served on the staff of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre and on the Board of Directors of Palo Alto Players. Julie believes in a positive and supportive approach to teaching. Current and former students are working professionally in film, television and on the Broadway stage.

Jeannette Smith

Pleasanton, CA Website: www.jsvocalstudio.com

Phone: 925-484-9634 Email: sing4me@jsvocalstudio.com

I can help you (or your child) to be able to sing in tune, freely and easily with projection, while eliminating injurious vocal habits. The singing technique I embrace promotes health and longevity of the voice, and singing should not be difficult or uncomfortable in any range. I never promote pushing, straining, or false manufacturing of a certain sound, even in the "pop" style of singing. I have been teaching music professionally for 20 years, and private voice lessons for over 14 years. I work with adults, teens and pre-teens to help improve musicianship while helping all to find the true beauty and power of the natural singing voice. In addition to teaching choir and music theory at Middle and High School levels, I have also been a musical theatre performer, a member of a rock band, a professional pianist and a professional opera singer. Please check out my personal website for more information.

Meghan Gibbens

Sacramento, CA Website: www.myspace.com/meghangibbens

Phone: 916-524-5258 Email: wishes96@juno.com

Knowledge of German, Italian, French, and Spanish Diction. Knowledge of Vocal Pedagogy, Music Theory, and Healthy Vocal Technique. Lessons include vocalization, repertoire, and ear training

Ellen Glikbarg Sheah

San Carlos, CA 809 Bauer Drive San Carlos, CA 94070

Phone: 650-592-6268 Email: glikshea@yahoo.com

Ellen Glikbarg Shea returned home to the Bay Area after completing her Masters in Vocal Performance from U.S.C., and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Pitzer College. She has been teaching and performing ever since. Ellen has performed roles with most of the Bay Area Opera Companies including West Bay Opera, Pocket Opera, and Golden Gate Opera. She has enjoyed performing with San Francisco Opera's auxiliary chorus, and has kept herself busy as a manager and singer with the Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers. Ellen fills her day with music, teaching voice at the Community Music Center, with Crestmont Conservatory, and at home. Ellen enjoys performing and teaching all styles of music.

Gina Silverman

San Francisco, CA Website: ASinginMarvel.com

Phone: 415-385-2517 Email: asinginmarvel@hotmail.com

My studio provides a supportive environment in which students can truly develop a secure technique, whether for audition and stage performance or simply for personal fulfilment. I’ve designed a whole-body singing technique (based on the Italian Bel Canto method and informed by Alexander Technique, Pilates, dance, and theater) that unravels unwanted tensions and releases the singer’s full voice. Through work on physical alignment, breathing exercises, vocalises, and well-chosen repertoire, I guide my students to increased vocal range, flexibility, volume, brilliance, and beauty. I can also help hone language skills, sharpen interpretations, improve memorization facility, and cope with performance anxiety.

Singers from all levels and musical backgrounds are welcome. With a strong work ethic and a sense of humor we can move mountains!

Denise Dumeyer

San Luis Obispo, CA Website: www.alexanderteacher.com

Phone: Email: denise@alexanderteacher.com

My vocal studio supplys a nurturing environment where singers at any level may come and make new discoveries about their singing voice. With my skill as an Alexander Technique Teacher, I am trained to evaluate where unnecessary muscular tension may be interfering with a free sound and how to release that, OR where there may be unnecessary muscular weakness and how to strengthen that. Many singers come for rehabilitation, many come to refine their technique, many come to explore their voices for the first time. I love working with anyone willing to give it their best shot. Good singing technique is valuable for any style of music. Much of my background has been as a working Singer/Actor, therefore, communication is of utmost importance. I am experienced in teaching sight singing and music reading skills whenever necessary. Every session is furnished with a C.D. recording of the lesson. Studio recitals are given every other month. My students are currently singing in Opera Houses, Musical Theater Venues, Jazz Clubs and Showers everywhere.

Guy Babusek

Santa Ana, CA 2961 W. MacArthur Blvd. Suite #125 Santa Ana, CA 92704 Website: www.voice-lessons.com

Phone: 714-540-5211 Email: guy@voice-lessons.com

The Guy Babusek Vocal Studio is based in Orange County, California. Mr. Babusek offers vocal training in the Speech-Level Singing technique developed by Seth Riggs. This technique helps improve your range, endurance, stamina, breath-control, resonance, vocal strength and vocal quality.

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