Voice Lessons in King, CA

Instruments: Voice

I'm a professional vocalist and songwriter. Originally from Melbourne Australia I has performed on stages and recording studios worldwide. With over 10 years industry experience in both coaching and performing professionally as a top vocalist. I am most known for being a finalist on"The Voice Australia"and now regally works as a session vocalist in Los Angeles as well as running a successful working cover band. I am passionate about singing and vocal technique as well as helping students improve there tone, flexibility and range. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My job is to motivate, instruct and make sure the students learn something new in every lesson, also develop a better understanding of music which leads to a more joyful experience while practicing and listening. My motto is "learning can be fun". Teaching voice requires a full dedication to understand each unique voice and find the tools, songs, exercises, that will make the student grow as a singer. Putting all my years of experience in the music business as a performer and coach I can tailor my instruction to their needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

The methods have to suit the child and vice versa. I like to began all students by really getting to know their (and their parents') ability, history, desires, needs, wants, ect. I like to base my teaching pedagogy purely around the child, the family, and their learning skills. Everybody is different and it's my job to explore all avenues that the student wants to accomplish in their musical experience. I have taken classes and studied Kodaly, Suzuki, and various other psychological approaches to education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began my teaching career as a college student in 2015 and have continued to teach both in private and group settings for a total of 8 years. My primary instrument is voice, and I am passionate about guiding growing singers in finding their voice, developing healthy vocal technique, learning helpful music theory, and fostering a love of music! I also teach piano up to an intermediate level and enjoy helping players advance their agility, understanding of theory, and musical expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Mandolin Keyboard

Piano: Alfred Adult, LCM classical, LCM jazz, standard classical, jazz and pop piano rep Voice: LCM classical, jazz/pop/rock. Bel canto approach standard art songs and arias. Standard musical theatre rep, jazz charts Theory: LCM classical and jazz theory grades 1-8 Violin: All For Strings, LCM violin, fiddler's fakebook Viola: All For Strings, LCM viola In addition I use my own text books, and all my lessons include theory/ear training. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My Methods: Fundamentals of breath work - incorporating several physical exercises and methods of showing the coordination until it is ingrained Focus on the use of the resonators - projecting the sound to the different cavities where sound resonates before leaving your body and into the room (i.e. 'the mask', mouth resonance, chest resonance, etc) Reducing tongue tension - a common issue is root of the tongue tension and I have several exercises to address this Improving range - most of my students gain notes in their belt range and their head range, and often in their low range as well Increasing the legato vocal line - here we focus on linking the vowels properly supported by the breath Jaw tension - similar to tongue we have evercises for this Style - different approaches such as riffing, back phrasing, using a glottal attack, using a breathy attack - creating colorful expressive phrases that link to the emotion of the song and the style desired Musicality - learning to read music, counting tempo, sustaining pitch, syncopation, dynamics, etc Diction - correct vowel shapes and enunciation + awareness of when tension closes down the vocal line if diction is carried over from speaking habits Performance - using tools from acting training to perform a song effectively and believably Career consultation - when appropriate, also offered Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Recorder

In addition, Matt has also worked with big companies like RipTide Music, Immediate Music and corporations like Coca Cola, McDonalds and Toyota, to help them build promotional and sponsored shows. When hes not producing music at home or in different studios Matt stays in the creative process for different artists like MOON (facebook.com/wethemoon), Beatnik Jr (beatnikjr.com), Open Source Rebellion (facebook.com/OpenSourceRebellion). Matt has also been producing for BMG and other companies and different artists. Read More