Do you teach all ages?
Not exactly, I work with children as young as 9 currently, but I am open to working with younger children if THEY are passionate and THEY are focused and eager to learn about their voice without external imploring. Usually children younger than 9 or 10 really should just be singing and having fun with their voice in a casual environment. Play is a great teacher and motivator, and while the work I do is engaging and often playful, until the mind is intent on deepening its knowledge and betterment of the voice, a group song and play environment is best for a young voice.
Do you teach metal/screaming vocal techniques?
No, I do not teach any aggressive vocal techniques. I have investigated some programs and remain skeptical as to how healthy they are. Some of the work I have seen in this area may likely lessen damage, but people who purport to use these techniques still have puffy-sounding (swollen) vocal cords. It is ideal, when exploring these areas of vocal production, to know completely balanced vocal production (which I do teach), first. However, I do play with healthy use of the false chords heard in Mongolian throat singing and Russian Octavist singing. Similar use of the false chords from Thuvan throat singing is very helpful in some scream techniques, but there are a number of strategies I am still exploring in that realm for myself before I determine they are safe to spread to my clientele
How much are your lessons?
Currently rates are $65 for 30 minutes, $85 for 45 minutes, and $105 for 60 minutes for online lessons. If you want to visit the home office we have different rates of $135 for 60 minutes or $185 for 90 minutes with no other lengths offered. An online Vocal Diagnostic Session is available for $75.
Are online lessons a good format for me, personally?
Online lessons via Farplay App are 99% the same as in-person lessons. You can choose FaceTime, or Zoom for your lesson, but you will not be able to hear the keyboard play the scales as you sing. Once you sign up for a lesson with me, download the Farplay app to your computer, make sure you have wired headphones or earbuds to connect to your laptop (not wireless), and at your lesson time I will sed you a join session code.While online lessons are nearly identical to in-person, some clients prefer coming to our studio because they don’t want to be in earshot of their housemates or family members while exploring their voice.
Do you have a location I can come to?
Yes. You will receive that location upon signing up for your lesson or by searching for Waking Voice on google.
I don’t really know how to sing and don’t plan to be a singer but would like to learn. Do you work with students like me?
Absolutely! My favorite type of client is someone who is simply open to going deep into their voice for any personal reason. There is so much to learn and gain from exploring our voice in a focused manner, regardless of everything else! I also love teaching people who think they can’t sing that they can!
Do you teach Speech Level Singing?
I was a certified member-teacher of Speech Level Singing International’s organization for several years while it existed, and am very fluent in their technique. It is a very biologically sound and proven understanding of the voice. Over many years I have evolved exponentially in my understanding, singing, teaching and results. The Waking Voice Method™ has been that evolution consolidated into form.