All of the Vocal Coaches are listed in alphabetical order, within each state. The genres of music they teach are listed in parentheses.

Southern California

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Jeannie Deva

Jeannie Deva
Los Angeles, CA
(Rock, Pop, Blues, Alternative, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Folk, Country)
818-446-0932
E-mail: info@JeannieDeva.com
Website: www.JeannieDeva.com

Jeannie Deva is a master voice coach, recording session vocal specialist and founder of the internationally respected Deva Method®, A Non-Classical Approach for Singers.™ Jeannie’s method develops every aspect of a singer’s voice and performance ability for stage, touring and studio recording. Specifically it helps you avoid vocal blow-out while developing stamina, tone, a multi-octave range, vocal power and your own uniquely expressive voice. Having trained thousands of singers around the world, her clients include Grammy Award winners and major label artists. She is the author of the popular “Contemporary Vocalist” series of books and CDs and the trainer of a network of certified Deva Method voice teachers.

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Lis Lewis

Lis Lewis
Los Angeles, CA
(rock, pop, R&B, alternative, folk, country, blues)
818-623-6668
E-mail: lis@TheSingersWorkshop.com
Website: www.TheSingersWorkshop.com

Lis Lewis trains recording artists to improve and maintain their voices. Her technique builds range, strength and endurance, improves pitch and tone and conquers vocal limitations. Besides technique, she also develops each artist’s unique vocal sound and teaches them to navigate their way through the music industry. Her web site, The Singers’ Workshop, provides essential information for pop singers. Lis is the author of several books and publisher of an online newsletter for singers. Her many clients have included Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jack Black, Linkin Park, Jimmy Eat World, All-American Rejects, and the Pussycat Dolls.

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James Lugo

James Lugo
Vocal Asylum
Los Angeles, CA
(Rock, Pop, Alternative, Country, Blues)
818-259-0190
Email: james@jameslugo.com
Website: www.VocalAsylum.com

Voted LA's best Rock Singer in 2004 by California Song Magazine, James Lugo is Hollywood's top Rock & Pop vocal coach with clients ranging from The Smashing Pumpkins to American Idol. James has a reputation for taking singers to the next level. His technique and teaching style is ideal for beginning, advanced or screaming singers who want to strengthen their voice, perfect their pitch and retain their natural organic vibe. James offers live private voice lessons from his recording studio called Hemispheres Recording and also live via iChat or Skype. James's goal is to strengthen and refine your voice, without losing that raw urban tone that sells millions of records. "If you're ready to get serious give me a call."

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Darci Monet

Darci Monet
Darci Monet Vocal Style Studio
North Hollywood, CA
(all contemporary styles)
818-209-6432
E-mail: MinxMusic@aol.com
Website: www.darcimonet.com/vocalcoaching

Darci brings twenty-plus years of formal study and hands-on experience as a professional musician and performer to her coaching. She offers training in contemporary vocal styles (with a basis in classical technique), basic musicianship (sight reading and ear training) and songwriting consultation. Her clients have appeared in national commercials, on Broadway, L.A.'s best clubs and everywhere in between. Darci herself is still an active performer, recording artist and songwriter.

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Lisa Popeil

Lisa Popeil
Los Angeles, CA (Sherman Oaks)
(pop, rock, country, musical theater belting and legit, jazz, R&B)
818-906-7229
E-mail: lisa@popeil.com
Website: www.popeil.com

Lisa Popeil, MFA in Voice, is the creator of the Voiceworks Method and the 'Total Singer' DVD. She's taught professionally for over 30 years and loves showing singers of all levels her clear, concise approach to instant vocal improvement. An expert pianist, arranger and songwriter, Lisa offers her clients digital demo recording and a performance coaching with stage, lights, sound system and video. An international lecturer and voice researcher, Lisa is up-to-date on all the latest findings in vocal health. Training includes charisma enhancement/anxiety reduction, music theory and speech work. Member: National Association Teachers of Singing, Voice & Speech Trainers Association, Voice Foundation. Winner of 2006 LA Music Awards 'Career Achievement in Vocal Instruction.'

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Cherie Valaray

Cherie Valaray
Cherie Valaray Singing Lessons
4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #342
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-712-0103
E-mail: cherie@soundfeelings.com
Website: www.soundfeelings.com/singing_lessons.htm

Private voice lessons specializing in advanced vocal technique, operatic training, performance skills, stage presence and many other professional skills for all singers. Her ability to sing the most difficult vocal literature with effortless ease and control is quite breathtaking. Teaches all levels, beginning to advanced. Vocal lessons focus on vocal technique, including breath support, breathing, posture, register blending, vibrato control, resonance, vocal beauty and reaching high notes with ease. Vocal styles, specializing in opera coaching, operetta and broadway. Performance skills including gesture, choreography, anxiety reduction, and lyric interpretation. Free Trial Lesson.

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Mark Baxter North Hollywood, CA (all styles) 1-800-659-6002 email: mbaxter@voicelesson.com website: www.voicelesson.com Roger Burnley Los Angeles, CA (all styles of music) 323-461-2206 email: Raburnley@aol.com website: www.RogerBurnley.com Mike Campbell North Hollywood, CA (all styles, except opera) 818-505-1029 email: mcampbell4@aol.com website: members.aol.com/mcampbell4/ Joanna Cazden, MFA, MS-CCC Burbank, CA Voice & Speech Therapist 818-845-6654 email: jcazden@earthlink.net website: www.voiceofyourlife.com Teri Danz, One World Music Los Angeles, CA (all rock and pop styles) 310-281-1856 email: cybergrl@earthlink.net website: www.teridanz.com Donna Deussen Tarzana, CA (San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles) (pop, rock, r&b, country, jazz, musical theater) email: deussend@yahoo.com website: www.donnadeussen.com

Judith Dunlore Arroyo Grande, CA (musical theater, classical, pop, gospel) 805-489-5687 email: dunlore@juno.com website: www.dunlore.com Ellen Johnson, Vocal Visions Ojai, CA 805-272-8125 email: vocalvisions@vocalvisions.net website: www.vocalvisions.net Daniel Knowles, Daniel Knowles Vocal Studio West Hollywood/Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles, CA (all styles - beginner to professional) 310-772-9984 email: daniel@danielknowles.com website: www.danielknowles.com Lori Moran Los Angeles, CA (also a studio in Redondo Beach, CA) (classical, musical theater, pop, opera & operetta) 323-653-5929 email: LoriMoranMusic@aol.com website: www.LoriMoranMusic.com Chrys Page Tarzana, CA (jazz, pop/rock, Broadway, cabaret) 310-729-3068 email: voiceguru@singyourlife.com website: www.singyourlife.com Shyla, Singers by Shyla San Diego, CA (pop, rock, R&B, country, Christian) 858-695-8202 email: shyla@singersbyshyla.com website: www.singersbyshyla.com Jon Sinclair, SingClear Valley Glen & Burbank, CA (rock, pop, alternative, gospel ) email: vocals@singclear.com website: www.singclear.com

Northern California