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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Marian Bodnar |
Marian Bodnar
Orange County (Fullerton) and Santa Monica,, CA
(Classical, Broadway, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk, R&B)
714-879-2125
E-mail: msbodnar@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.marianbodnar.com
Marian Bodnar offers direct, easy to understand, solid technique for singers in all genres. Learn to add power, smooth out and extend your range, improve breath control, and develop confidence in your singing. With thirty years of experience and research behind her, Marian offers expertise in vocal technique and performance skills. Students have performed lead roles on Broadway and regional theatre, opera stages, at the Grammys and in bands and concerts internationally. Past president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Marian serves on the Voice Faculty of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach.
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Joanna Cazden |
Joanna Cazden
Burbank, CA
(Genres: Technique specialist & mind-body-spirit integration for all vocal styles)
E-mail: joanna@voiceofyourlife.com
Website: www.voiceofyourlife.com
Voice therapist & technique problem-solver; intuitive healer; vocal health educator. Clients include Broadway & pop stars, gospel/choral/cantorial singers, rappers, songwriters. Specialties: finding & clearing voice tensions; guiding recovery from vocal injury; individualized breath training; intuitive healing for throat-related glitches and fears; lectures & consulting for other teachers. Credits: Licensed speech pathologist; classically trained in music and theater arts; singer-songwriter w/ six solo albums + Pete Seeger ensemble CD. Author of How to Take Care of Your Voice (book), Visualizations for Singers (audio), & many articles on vocal technique & fitness. Artistic and clinical awards. Most services available on Skype.
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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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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.
