Fun & Comprehensive Voice Coaching (berkeley)

Summer Special — first session 1/2 off and 20% off your first month            Is your range and stamina where you'd like it to be ?            Does singing really in tune feel like a mystery ?            Are you wanting to dig deeper into your song delivery ?            Have you wanted to sing in a band or chorus but don't feel up to it ?            Is your voice holding back your songwriting ?           Would you like to feel more at ease reading and understanding music ? "Sad but true . . . after eight years of voice lessons I felt less confidence than when I started. But my work with Michael was transformative !  I remembered one particular piece of coaching he gave, it completely changed the quality of sound in my voice. I had never heard myself sound so good !" — Sonya Brewer (vocalist/songwriter) "I came to Michael as a 51 year old, high soprano — trained in the bel-canto method — and a jazz singer looking for my natural voice. Michael helped me incorporate my voice with my whole body and overcome my tendency to sing sharp. My middle and lower range are coming more naturally now and my body has evolved in unexpected ways. His coaching goes beyond singing and his passion for his work is contagious. I feel more relaxed & confident, and I am getting rave reviews from the audience as a result. Thank you Michael !" — Tess Kelly (pro vocalist/recording artist) "After years of touring, recording and performing I have worked with many vocal teachers and coaches. Michael was extraordinary at quickly identifying and moving me through my current set of limiting constraints. His expertise of the voice was apparent quickly and his ability to personally pinpoint and apply the right techniques to my needs was very impressive." — Kane Minkus (touring vocalist/multimedia composer) "I was having trouble with voice and feeling unusually weary at the end of a full day of giving workshops, so I decided to look for help. After a thorough evaluation, Michael perceived a number of issues that affected my voice and speech, and gave me some effective recommendations having to do with posture, breathing, and muscle relaxation. These all made a significant improvement noticeable during my following workshops . . ." — Alvaro Sanabria (public speaker/trainer) More testimonials from students and pros can be seen at ==> https://www.secondsightmusic.net/testimonials1 Video Lesson Excerpts Posture, Alignment & Breathing (getting set-up) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR__v300bmk&t=9s Descending 5-Note Groups (intermediate technique) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiGRSSqjPWQ&t=12s Vocal Articles "Creating Vocal Freedom (and more Tales of Trickery)" www.SecondSightMusic.com/VocalTrickeryArticle.pdf "It's All In Your Head (tips for singing in tune)" www.SecondSightMusic.com/ItsAllinYourHead.pdf Convenient Berkeley Studio Spacious & fully equipped with a great PA system (including a digital looping station) & full-length mirror for amplified indoor singing and a super resonant adjoining space for non-amplified singing. Also, a sheet music library, pristine grand piano & keyboards, and percussion from around the world. Just minutes from the Bay Bridge. Same day responses to any lesson questions. About The Coach Michael Smolens has taught individuals and groups for over five decades and has been a vocal consultant for the A Capella Summit, College of Marin, City College of S.F., and award-winning "SoVoSo." As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, he leads a number of original projects, including a 12-person vocal improvisation group. Michael has performed vocally with Bobby McFerrin collaborators Rhiannon, David Worm & Bryan Dyer, Pollyanna Bush, and award-winning Katy Stephen.