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