Voice Lessons in Woodland Hills, CA

Instruments: Voice

Here is how we will progress:   1. Warm up with exercises for intonation, rhythm, breathing and learning to sustain a long note. A good singer must be able to hold a long note. 2. Vocal technique - Learn the song correctly - vowels and mouth opening, melody 3. Emotional delivery (adding soul to your style) 4. Stage presence (body language - eyes, hands, legs position, facial expression) 5. Improvisation (add-libbing skills) 6. Microphone technique - final stage (only for finished song - student must know it by heart) 7. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello

Hello! My name is Steven, and I am a working actor/singer in Los Angeles. I graduated from Cal State Northridge with a my Bachelors Degree in music and a minor in musical theater. I performed in numerous shows while I attended CSUN and I also ventured out and performed with LA Opera and with a touring production of Cabaret. Along side singing and acting I also enjoy teaching and spreading the love and freedom of music to others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Lap Steel Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching in college and quickly moved into a small lesson studio. During this time, I taught around 200 students as in my studio, we rotated. Since I moved to Los Angeles, I have been teaching for All Play music as well as at Musicians Institute. I have created a series of very well received lesson videos on social media that have garnered over 1,000,000 views. Every student is different, therefore, I tailor our lessons to fit their needs and desires. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

My teaching background stems from being taught as a 4 year old and seeing the passion of those who invested in me and my future from a young age. I was encouraged to have a strong practice routine on a consistent schedule so I try and instill the same practice in both my vocal and keyboard students. I believe music is supposed to be a fun experience and always look for ways to implement fun exercises so that the passion for learning is increased. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Orgena is a powerful and inspirational singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, entrepreneur and award winning coach. Orgena has performed on Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, and toured internationally. Highlights include appearing on OPRAH, the Tony Awards, the Today Show, PBS and Conan in Tyler Perrys Row 11. She has appeared in numerous commercials and movies where her original music is featured. She has sung with artists such as Patti Labelle, Audra McDonald, andLea Michele of GLEE to name a few. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Keyboard

While studying music in college, I always enjoyed helping my classmates with their particular questions regarding accessing their voice, improving their range, playing piano, or how to start learning to play the flute. While still in school, I shadowed and assisted my piano professor with teaching piano and rock band at a public school. I began teaching privately about three years ago. I believe that flexibility and creativity is key when working with students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I encourage my students to find and explain to me the techniques that are working for them once I have given any instruction. I want you to have a deep seeded understanding of the teachings which I am employing upon you. I will begin with basic music fundamentals for all my students and establish a scope of your knowledge and then move forward accordingly. For my piano students I will start with a beginning piano book and we will move forward as you progress. Read More