The voice is the most important instrument in the world.
For beginners we are very song based and focus on simple jazz songs. We will learn several easy songs. We will focus strictly on sing-talking on pitch. We will go over posture and several vocal warm-ups. If you play another instrument, we can learn how to sing with the instrument. I also have several karaoke versions of songs we can learn off of. If there is a song you want to learn, please tell me and I'll learn all of it's intricate details and search for a karaoke version, or back you up on guitar.
For intermediate students we will focus on strengthening your muscles and expanding your range. We will learn rock songs and musicals. We will spend time on music theory to lay the foundations for more advanced work.
For advanced voice students, I specialize in using your voice to get the emotion across. I can teach you how to scream, whisper, shout, and howl with good technique without hurting your voice. We will focus on getting you to have a very loud voice that can fill an arena. We will focus heavily on emotion. While I can teach you other people's music at the advanced level, I specialize in getting you to find your lyrical voice and and inspiring you to sing your own music from your heart.
I also offer stage performance, music business, and band management lessons.
Here are examples of singing a Pretty Part and a Harsh Part on a recent record.
I have a space at Music City Rehearsals at 1353 Bush st in San Francisco. I can also make house visits in East Bay and San Francisco.
I generally charge $70/hr per lesson.
I am available
Monday: 12-8 PM
Tuesday: 12-8 PM
Wednesday: 12-8 PM
Thursday: 12-8 PM
Friday: 12-5 PM
Saturday: 12-5 PM
Sunday: No lessons
In order to fully meet your needs, we will talk on the telephone and have a full assessment of your abilities and goals before the first lesson.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly
paul@bayarealessons.com