ONLINE SINGING VOICE LESSONS
In Los Angeles…
Singing Instructor Liberating Voices: In Los Angeles, 2005 at SLS Summer Camp, Alexys was asked to grace the stage with Voice Maestro, Seth Riggs. He was given the most difficult vocal exercise known to Master Vocal Pedagogues in diagnosing his (good or bad) vocal tendencies, the dreaded “5-Tone Ah”… To everyone’s surprise, in the audience and on stage, including Master Riggs, Alexys connected, starting in his chest voice, then moving upwards into the 1st vocal bridge, the 2nd vocal bridge, the 3rd vocal bridge and continued migrating upwards effortlessly and smoothly, connecting through 4 bridges in all, with no breaks or straining. Astonished by what had just happened, Master Riggs bluntly shouted out, “He’s a Ringer! Who taught you that!” Alexys sheepishly stated, “Dave” meaning, former Speech Level Singing Int’l Corporate CEO, and Master Instructor, David Stroud.
But honestly, the most surprised person in the room, was Alexys…, Me! For in that moment, was honestly, the first time I tangibly realized that all those singing lessons I had taken for almost 2 years had actually being bearing fruit the entire time…, to my astonishment, subliminally!!! This was the first time I realized (when applied correctly) just how powerful this particular Vocal Pedagogy really was. In the past, I would have been yelling & screaming to reach that high of vocal range. This particular Vocal Pedagogy had literally changed my neurological processes, for the better…, even though I didn’t realize it!
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Vocal Technique is important, for Vocal Technique needs to be in the Body! It needs to be who you are. Yes, a good singer needs the entire package, Technique, Artistry, Style, and Emotion. One may have Artistry, Style, and Emotion, but if Technique isn’t at the core of the singer’s process, the singer will always be limited as to how high or how far they can master their vocal instrument and thus an audience. Again, Technique needs to be who you are, in the DNA, Blueprinted in the Soul, so singer shares an Effortlessly Free Voice, Exudes Artistry, Style, Emotion, and You…, Touch an Audience!
Singing Instructor Liberating Voices: I started training in the Speech Level Singing (SLS) Technique on Jan 1, 2000, via Instructor and former SLS CEO, Dave Stroud in San Francisco. After two years of training, the ease of singing began to return and Dave asked me to become a Certified Instructor. In Jan. 2005, I started the SLS Teacher Certificate program. What I learned through 13 years as a student and SLS Certified Instructor, reshaped my life forever. I finished the certification process as Level 3 in SLS, and extended that credential to an Advanced Instructor’s Certificate with IVA (Institute of Vocal Advancement) in 2016.
AS STUDENT & TEACHER…
Today, I continue to study under the tutelage of among others, Vocal Master Greg Enriquez known for expertise in the Balanced Vocal Registration Technique. He has studied the functions of the voice meticulously and conducts Master Vocal Workshops internationally.
I have learned and am learning so much from studying techniques from Balanced Vocal Registration. I express my appreciation for my mentors expecting and encouraging me to constantly improve as a singer & vocal instructor. I enjoy a passion for teaching and I love my career. I am so fortunate to be pouring my knowledge into all of my students. It is a true blessing.
I have a grateful appreciation for the path I have taken, for it enables me to Sing Like The Starz!, and I in turn, teach it to my clients, passing it on. I couldn’t ask for a happier life.
Musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Rachelle Ferrell, Earth Wind & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, Rahsaan Patterson, Ledisi, Chaka Kahn, Michael Jackson and Anita Baker.
A SINGER’S DREAM
Dreams of the Heart are Visions from the Heavens. They are received subliminally through Space and Time & Touch One’s Soul, Sparking Inspiration to Embark on One’s Scared Mission Agreed upon with the Universe. Sing Like The Starz Studios serves as a viable resource to achieve Your Dreams of The Heart. So May the Heavens Sing Through You & You… Forever Be Guided….
Experience Increased Vocal Range, Enhanced Vocal Ease, Obtain Vocal Control, with Power, Agility, Dynamics, & Yes, Beauty! Sing Like The Starz with an Artistically Free Voice.
