singing lessons
piano keyboard skills for singers
home of the Singing Sense & Sentience blog
and podcast (coming soon)
Learn. Prepare. Perform.
call (949) 723-4473
Work with me in-person or online
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I teach standard conservatory-style vocal technique using vocal exercises and method materials. Song material may include classical, musical theatre, standards/ballads and some other genres.
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Singers from this studio tend to be high-achievers who are accepted into quality conservatory and college programs, are cast in lead and supporting roles in school and community theatre musicals, and who perform as guest soloists for special events.
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Singers learn more than how to sing and what to sing. You gain valuable audition, acting and presentation insights.
What You Get
Quality, individualized voice training
A knowledgeable, dedicated teacher with 40+ years of professional teaching and performing experience who genuinely cares about your progress and your goals
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Lessons in technique consistent with the performance of any genre of vocal music
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Music reading training (sight reading or sight singing), music theory, and more for those who are interested (highly recommended)
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Pre-recorded vocal exercise tracks and corresponding exercise sheets
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Conscientious support for your development and growth as a musical artist
Why Foundation Technique is Essential
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It isn’t what you sing.
It’s how you approach your singing.
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A solid foundation gives you freedom and flexibility and the security of knowing that you can rely on your voice. You will find your own unique voice.
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If you have any of the following vocal issues it is particularly important for you to establish a healthy and more reliable technique.
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If you have any of these vocal issues, you need to establish a better technique.
Limited range
Vastly different qualities in the low, middle, and high notes
“Swiss Cheese” voice – notes missing, leaving holes in the middle of your range
Breaks in your voice
Too soft
Only able to sing loudly/shout in parts of your range
A sore throat after you sing a short time
You lose your voice after you sing a short time
You are physically exhausted after singing a short time
No projection
No resonance
No vibrato
No connection between tone, breath, and support
Facial pain or other muscular tension in your body
People can’t understand the words you’re singing
You mimic other singers but have no genuine voice of your own
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Patricia Shanks Singing (video may be slow to load)
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQk1Afyj7qwnWS-lkt1Wn2A/playlists?view=58
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Visit my blog for video singing tips