FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The first orientation lesson is $60, and then $100/hr. after that. Clients pre pay on my web site at The Four Pillars of Singing dot com. Bulk purchases of 3 and 6 lesson packages receive a discount.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Clients call me and we discuss their goals and then establish a 30 and 90 day plan. A voice training session consists of learning how to train to get stronger and more coordinated for singing and song coaching to prepare for auditions and recordings. Every student receives an online, virtual web page that archives a recording of every lesson, lesson notes and homework which is accessible from any device. This insures that nothing from a lesson is every lost. TVS students enjoy the ability to listen to their recorded lessons and have clear and concise homework assignments to achieve real, lasting progress.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A globally recognized Master Vocal Coach, Clinician, Author & Singer with over 15 years’ experience with substantial success in constructing vocal instructional programs and training contemporary vocalists on a global scale. Developed the internationally recognized TVS Method utilized by singers and voice teachers to create stronger, more coordinated voices for singing and speech therapy. Focuses on the mission to coach “vocal athletes” to achieve amazing range, complete vocal freedom, with a voice of freedom and power. Authored and produced the critically acclaimed vocal instruction book and online course, “The Four Pillars of Singing”. Has conducted Master Classes and speaking engagements surrounding vocal training techniques and the TVS Methodology in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Bulgaria, Turkey, Russia, and Spain. CAREER SUMMARY The Vocalist Studio, LLC, International (TVS) (1997 - Present) The Vocalist Studio International, an international organization of voice coaches and school of singing, dedicated to the advancement of vocal contemporary singing pedagogy, training and student education. Considered to be one of the world leaders in vocal training for singers. Founder, Voice Coach, Author, Clinician, Producer Innovator of industry-recognized vocal techniques for training voice, and facilitator of Internationally recognized workshops for singers Pioneered a new breed of “vocal athletes”, by focusing on two skills with great expertise: the ability to seamlessly bridge chest and head voice, for the purpose of creating one voice of freedom. By mastering the TVS “Bridging & Connecting” techniques, specialized onsets and acoustic modes, TVS “vocal athletes” achieve amazing range with complete vocal freedom for total artistic expression Created the world’s leading online vocal training course for singers and voice teachers, developing a Learning Management System to drive success Authored and produced the best-selling, popular vocal training system and methodology: “The Four Pillars of Singing" Developed the TVS Certified Instructor Program, offering voice teachers an opportunity to certify in the TVS Method, as well as related Master Classes and Clinics. MENTORS Maestro David P. Kyle, Legendary Contemporary Voice Coach, Seattle Icon Dr. David Alt, Professor (Voice) Chair, Department of Vocal Performance, and Program Director for Musical Theatre Peter Egan, Renown Estillian, and Voice Coach Steven Fraser, Phonetics and Vocal Formant Expert EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Music, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 1992 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 1990