The definition of a teacher is described as one who educates; one who gives instruction causing one to learn and obtain knowledge.
As a ‘Voice Teacher’, it is my job to stay informed of the latest knowledge on studies and techniques concerning the singing voice, breathing modus operandi, performance, vocal health, vocal technique and professional vocal enhancers.
I am an active part of local as well as national organizations that provide workshops and literature with cutting edge information on the singing voice and its many techniques. As there has been no concrete one way to teach voice to students, we can certainly find one common denominator in that it is important to be familiar with the singing voice as much as possible in order to achieve the desire to have a better singing voice and add longevity to ones’ professional singing career.

We all agree that the voice is one of the most remarkable instruments created by God! Not only do they come in all nuances and textures, but they are complex in structure alone! Okay, I think as a professional singer I must admit that I used to try to mimic professional singers like Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston… add the smooth blend of Al Jarreau, mimic the melismatic rifts of Stevie Wonder! And on Sunday mornings I’d try to mimic Gospel artists like Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Yolanda Adams and the creative style of John P. Kee. But it wasn’t until I tapped into my own vocal ability and worked on developing it to its fullest capacity that major record companies and the professional music industry noticed me! As the ‘Vocal Coach’, I aim not only to tap into your own individual sound and style, but also to bring out the best in you! I’m not saying that role models are not important, but I am saying that it is important to be yourself and not a carbon copy of someone else. The KEY… is to create your own individual voice and develop a style which best suits you.