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Bachelor Degree: Boyer College of Music and Dance
2024 - The Way Maker Award for work with Jazz Hands For Autism
2022 - Mentorship with Tamara Beaty (Veteran Vocal Coach on The Voice, The Masked Singer)
2015/Present - performed across United States including at Warped Tour, Kimmel Center, Hotel Cafe.
2017 - Promoted to the Lead of Artist Development at Gramophone Media in Manhattan, NYC
Hi! My name is Serg. I'm a professional bandleader and music coach with a decade + of experience. I offer comprehensive training in voice, guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele for ages five and up. For teen and adult clients, the sessions include optional career guidance, songwriting, and sound mixing/technology consults for no extra charge. I am a friendly, caring teacher who finds joy in seeing my clients succeed. I will always go the extra step to make you feel comfortable, inspired to improve, and confident in your abilities.
I began my vocal studies in North Carolina State University with Elvira Green, who was one of the first black Sopranos at The Metropolitan Opera. I continued at Boyer College of Music under the tutelage of an internationally acclaimed jazz singer Joanna Pascale. After moving to Los Angeles, I began a mentorship with Tamara Beatty, who has been a vocal coach on The Voice for 10+ years. After college, I worked as a full-time talent manager in New York City and Los Angeles. My career spanned working with Wesley Stromberg (AGT winner), and Paxton Ingram (The Voice Top 10), MacKenzie Bourg (American Idol), and Andrew Foy (100+ MM on YouTube). I served as the lead project manager at Gramophone Media in Manhattan, where during my time Gramophone signed K-pop acts BTS, Tiffany Young, and Monsta X. I have taught musicians of all levels for nearly a decade, and have helped clients win auditions, gain millions of streams, and find joy in music.
My lessons will be made up of: 1) Custom exercises tailored to your needs and ability. 2) Understanding musical physiology. 3) Ear training. 4) Accessing a healthy technique that does not cause pain. 5) How to share emotion in your performance. 6) Finding your artistic personality. After the lessons you will get feedback from me and steps to practice on your own. I use a variety of teaching books and songs that students find most engaging. I tailor my approach to each individual student to unlock your musicality.
I am a firm believer that the right teacher will save you years of time and money. My style is geared towards helping you establish a practice routine and a relationship with music that fulfills you during your entire music journey. For young students, I focus on building a healthy relationship with practice and learning that crosses over into all areas of study. I believe learning is great privilege and should be exciting! I will provide tools and knowledge that will be useful to you long after our lessons are finished.