SINGER/SONGWRITER SESSIONS: Have you dreamed about writing music but don’t know where to begin? Are you already a songwriter or a singer who needs skills on an instrument to accompany yourself? Perhaps you need professional feedback on your original music or are ready to begin recording. In all of these cases, these sessions are for you! My Singer/Songwriter Sessions are designed for the songwriter in all of us. I can help you find inspiration, piece together an original song, fine tune the arrangements, create a professional recording. For those who've already made headway on that, we can go a step further. Let’s get you out to play at coffee shops, record your music in a professional studio, hire and record with a band, and learn how to market yourself as an independent artist. The music business is wide open for new music right now – your music. Email mefor inquiries
VOCAL COACHING: Through my vocal coaching sessions I will encourage you to connect to your voice, body, breath, and heart in order to more fully trust your voice and develop a deeper sense of self-confidence. For the advanced vocalist who is already in the studio or preparing for a performance, I can provide vital professional guidance on performance techniques, pitch, inflection, or that final feedback that will take your performance to the next level. Vocalists of all levels will work on breath control, loosening your vocal chords, expanding vocal range and developing your own singing styles, all while learning to sing the songs you’ve been wanting to share. We'll get you performing for family and friends, in public places or for a professional demo. Email me for inquiries
RHYTHM GUITAR: The acoustic guitar is a powerful instrument, offering you rhythmic, melodic and percussive opportunities to express your unique musicianship. For advanced players we can work on understanding guitar theory, reading music and become familiar with jazz theory and chords. Auditioning for a band or needing to learn a particularly challenging piece of music for a performance? I’ll help you prepare. We’ll go through the songs one by one and work them out so you’re ready to deliver when the big day arrives. For the intermediate player we will explore bar chords, 'color' chords, the fundamental strumming patterns found in many 'popular' songs and your own invented rhythmic styles. And for the absolute beginner just learning to get comfortable with your instrument, we will work on tuning and basic instrument care, power chords, open chords and scales to practice for ear and fine motor skill training, then begin applying them to songs you know and love, even your originals, and some new songs too. Email me for inquiries
REMOTE COACHING VIA SKYPE: Music Mentoring is now available from anywhere in the world! All you need is a Skype account and we're in business. Payments are made through PayPal and scheduling can be done through email. Email me for inquiries