Practice makes permanent - I want to help you practice the right things &
see REAL results in your voice, today!
"I used to think that I just had a low voice, but through lessons with Amy I found my head and mixed voices and it's opened up a whole new world of expression for me! Through lessons I've gained self-confidence, lots of vocal tools, and a solid foundation for my voice, all of which I wouldn't have figured out on my own."
- Frank N. |
"Amy called out confidence in me that I didn’t know was there. She’s is patient and encouraging as you go on a musical process together. Amy helped me to re-engage my chest voice and gave my skills to build my mixed voice. Amy even coached me into my journey as a voice teacher. She is a beautiful person and so knowledgeable when it comes to voice!"
- Jaylyn A. |
"One of the biggest take aways is that you can in fact learn and grow. It isn't always about the natural ability. Zeroing in on technique made me much better vocally in such a short time. Amy asks what the biggest needs are and then proceed with lessons in reference to what we talked about while also establishing foundational things. Always felt immediately helpful. I have experienced more vocal control in my voice post our lessons. Learning how to sing from the right places to create the sound I desire and is best. Would always recommend."
- Chi O. |
"I appreciate the thoughtfulness Amy brings with her experience as a musician and vocalist. She understands how to bring the best parts of my voice out and gives good instruction on how to grow and develop these areas. She has helped me to hear and understand which areas of the voice I'm using, given insight to the dynamics of a song and has great suggestions with song mapping. Amy is a thoughtful woman who brings her experience to help me develop in my capabilities as a singer.I've appreciated working with her and always look forward to our next lesson."
-Danita J (Canada) |
For MANY years I didn't even know the power of using the three different resonators-I was taught to think in terms of high, or low, loud or soft. Knowledge is power & there IS a way to troubleshoot the problem areas in your voice. There is SO much more to singing with confidence, and I want to share what I've learned with you! Upon completing the Worship Vocalist Certified Coaching Program (Charmaine Brown of Worship Vocalist) my approach to teaching changed & my student's began seeing rapid results! (You can too!) The technique I teach is a wholistic, contemporary pop vocal, mix voice technique that completely unlocks a student's range & potential over time by engaging effective and personalized vocal exercises.
Q: Did you know there is probably a deeper reason why you are struggling to reach your vocal goals?
A: It's less about your vocal ability & more about your approach when it comes to singing:
I want to help you learn the proven techniques to:
● Learn to train and trust your voice, the right way.
● Maximize your vocal development
● Build your vocal power, strength and endurance
● Bridge the passaggio of your voice (some call it the break or vocal bridge)
● Hit the high notes with ease every time
● Approach singing without all the nerves - actually enjoy it!
A: It's less about your vocal ability & more about your approach when it comes to singing:
I want to help you learn the proven techniques to:
● Learn to train and trust your voice, the right way.
● Maximize your vocal development
● Build your vocal power, strength and endurance
● Bridge the passaggio of your voice (some call it the break or vocal bridge)
● Hit the high notes with ease every time
● Approach singing without all the nerves - actually enjoy it!
Singing confidently begins with understanding your instrument.
Do you know how your vocal instrument works? Let's start with the lungs - this where your voice receives its power and provides the energy to make singing possible. When air moves from the lungs up through the trachea over the vocal cords, vibration is produced and sends the energy needed to make "sound" The vibration/sound is then sent to a resonator and produces what we refer to as resonance!
The organ that houses our vocal cords is called the larynx - some call this the "voice box." The larynx (pronounced "ˈleriNGks") sits at the top of the trachea. Vocal cords are not muscles in and of themselves but they are two folds of mucous membrane in a V-shape that open during breathing and close for making sound. Your vocal cords vibrate to make sound. The air from your lungs makes them vibrate when the edges of the vocal cords come together. The pitch is determined by the frequency of the vocal cord vibration:
Faster vibration = higher pitch
Slower vibration = lower pitch
So, what is resonance? Picture an acoustic guitar. (Here's one so you don't have to imagine too hard!)
The organ that houses our vocal cords is called the larynx - some call this the "voice box." The larynx (pronounced "ˈleriNGks") sits at the top of the trachea. Vocal cords are not muscles in and of themselves but they are two folds of mucous membrane in a V-shape that open during breathing and close for making sound. Your vocal cords vibrate to make sound. The air from your lungs makes them vibrate when the edges of the vocal cords come together. The pitch is determined by the frequency of the vocal cord vibration:
Faster vibration = higher pitch
Slower vibration = lower pitch
So, what is resonance? Picture an acoustic guitar. (Here's one so you don't have to imagine too hard!)
Follow me for a minute... if the strings on the guitar are your vocal cords, the sound hole represents the space in your face (above your vocal cords) that the sound is sent into. Your hand strumming the strings can represent the "energy" needed to make sound. In the same way, the vocal cords cannot make sound in and of themselves, they need energy — they need breath! Once the breath passes over the vocal cords it is sent to one of the three resonators in a singers face. These resonant cavities are where the sound is amplified. What is RESONANCE? Resonance is “sound waves vibrating within a space”. Those spaces are the pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity, and mouth. (Nerd moment: This is where we get the natural different tones — different faces = different singing tone! Family harmony is a real thing, am I right??)
Learning effective tools for strengthening, building & aiming resonance is a game changer to eliminate the bridge (the pesky gap in between chest voice & head voice), and sing with one voice, all throughout your range.
Check out this diagram below (for all those visual learners - like me - out there!)
Learning effective tools for strengthening, building & aiming resonance is a game changer to eliminate the bridge (the pesky gap in between chest voice & head voice), and sing with one voice, all throughout your range.
Check out this diagram below (for all those visual learners - like me - out there!)
"Our daughter has always loved to sing! Amy's kind and encouraging teaching style has been a perfect fit for her. With Amy's help, her natural ability is expanding. She is gaining more control and understanding of her voice. Her confidence is growing and it's so fun to watch! Avah has gained a better understanding of how to exercise her voice allowing her to hit higher and lower notes!"
- Brooke C. "Amy is such an inspiring teacher! She supports her students, giving them confidence to grow, but she also speaks life into the voice that is so needed to truly have the freedom and confidence to sing well! Having confidence in your voice and using it and nourishing it correctly are all part of bringing God glory. I’ve developed more confidence in how to train others in voice but have also learned more clearly about singing correctly without strain."
- Sarah Kate E. |
"Aubrey has grown SO much in our time with Amy. Her range improved drastically and her love for singing also grew. She also learned the science behind singing which is very unique to your teaching and so beneficial for singers looking to know all the ins and outs of singing."
- Dawn F. "My daughter’s favorite part of the lesson with Amy was getting to sing songs that she likes. Amy was fantastic at entering into my 5 yr old’s world. My daughter is a little shy, but she felt safe and secure enough to sing with Amy. She enjoyed every second of it" She not only learned a lot from Amy, she had so much fun in her lesson! As a mom, I’m so thankful for Amy! She’s not only talented, but an excellent teacher. I highly recommend her to be your vocal coach!
- Sarah C. |
Vocal Tip: Staccato is a musical term that means “with QUICK, sharp sounds or movements”. You’ve probably heard singers and instrumentalists use Staccato as a stylistic or expressive tool. But, it also has amazing applications for improving Vocal Technique! Staccato assists with vocal fold looseness, agility, pitch precision, and vibrato.