Montgomery Voice

At Montgomery Voice Studio, we are passionate about connecting people with their creative voice. Be it singing voice, instrumental or songwriting… for professional aspirations or just personal pleasure and confidence. Take advantage of one to one lessons or group classes for fun and adventure!

Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Ear Training, Music Theory, Band Coaching

all ages, all levels


text/call 818-749-1958 for appointment

AnnaMontgomeryVoice@gmail.com

PRIVATE LESSONS AND CLASSES

all ages and levels are welcome!

LIVE AND ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Voice, Piano and Songwriting

inquire here for rates and scheduling

THE FOLLOWING GROUP CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE



INQUIRE HERE FOR MASTERCLASS DATES AND REGISTRATION


VOICE LESSONS

1. Learn proper diaphragmatic breath support

2. Build tone, resonance and projection

3. Increase range, stamina, flexibility and control

4. Reduce tension and fatigue

5. Find your authentic, free voice

 

Coaching also includes:

1. Building repertoire

2. Song and performance development

3. Live performance and recording opportunities

 

 

PIANO LESSONS

 

Traditional note reading: 

1. Learn scales, chords and music theory

2. Learn note reading through James Bastien learning series books

 

Nontraditional/pop piano

1. Learn scales, chords and music theory

2. Understand the circle of 5ths

3. Learn chord chart reading and writing

4. Ear-training, transcribing and transposition

 

 

 

SONGWRITING LESSONS

 

1.  Learn how song is crafted and the tools they can use to express their ideas effectively

2. Learn how to draw stories from daily life

3. Understand song structure, the importance of song concept and title and use of vivid imagery,

4. Learn rhyme and meter and use of devices

5. Learn melodic arc, harmonic structure and an understanding of basic music theory. 





TRAINING HISTORY

Coaches and Mentors:

Duane Davis, Gold Company II ,Western Michigan University 1990-91
Harriet Schock, Platinum Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA 2000-present
Buzz Clifford, Platinum Songwriter, Performer, Los Angeles, CA 1998- present
Daniel Moore, Platinum Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA 1998-present
Shelby Lynne, Grammy Award winning Singer/Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA 2003-2004
Alfred Johnson, Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA 2004-2005
David Marks, (Beach Boys), New York, NY 1998-present
Evan Frankfort, (Wallflowers) Songwriter, Producer, Emmy Award Winning TV/Film Composer (90210), Los Angeles, CA 2002-present
Gerald White, TV/Film Session Singer (Glee) , Songwriter, AFTRA Educator, Sight Singing/Ear-training 2009

Workshops:
Bobby McFerrin, Jazz Singer, Songwriter, Kalamazoo, MI 1991
Mark Murphy, Jazz Singer, Kalamazoo, MI 1991