♫ I find the most satisfaction in helping singers and speakers open their voices to their true potential. This is what I choose to do full-time, and this is where I put all of my attention. I absolutely love my craft, and I find joy in learning about my students and having the ability to help them on many different levels.

♫ If you study with me you may find that, in addition to the knowledge required to help you to learn about music and the mechanics of singing, I also have awareness about what is happening in your body when I listen to you and watch you sing. I am often told that I have an intuitive sense that has helped my students to break through whatever was holding their voices back on a physical level, and frequently also on an emotional, thought-based level. Many people sing using only a fraction of what their voice really is, and it is my work to help people break through barriers and discover the confidence and freedom that can be found from tapping into the fullness of that which is their true voice.

♫ Singing and speaking with an un-manipulated, free voice can also help diminish chronic vocal fatigue and pain associated with singing and speaking. Most often throat pain and loss of voice are the results of what a person is habitually doing (rather than NOT doing) when singing or speaking. If you are one who is seeking help in this area, we will work together to discover what is happening in your mind and body that is causing you discomfort, vocal hoarseness or the uttering of undesirable sounds. The discovery of your true voice (as well as your confidence, and often, your self) will continue to evolve and grow as you work with me and as you practice using the vocalization CDs between sessions.

♫ In terms of education and experience, I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I have been teaching music professionally in the Bay Area for over 20 years and private voice lessons for over 15 years. I have taught choir and music theory at the Middle and High School levels (most recently at The Athenian School in Danville) and have worked as conductor/voice coach with the nationally acclaimed San Francisco Girls Chorus, the chosen group to sing with San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony. I have also worked as a musical theatre performer, a professional pianist and opera singer, and as a singer/songwriter/keyboardist for an 80’s rock band. I continue to find joy in working with adults, teens and pre-teens on an individual level to help improve musicianship while helping all to find the true beauty and power of the natural singing voice, whatever the style or genre.

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For more information, please call 925-484-9634 or e-mail sing4me@jsvocalstudio.com