EL Melody Vocal Studio

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many people in industry, they try to sing pretty and don't really appreciate the sound of 'raw' voice. everyone tries to copy the singers and totally forget about the 'true beauty' of their own voices. that's where i come in, i bring out the 'Raw' voice of yours and understand your voice and know. how to make your own style to it. i love music especially 'singing'. Was born in music family and grew up singing all day and everyday. this is my life and i share my passion of music with my students.

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Hired 36 times

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15 years in business

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Hao J.

Sep 16, 2012

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Kayla R.

Nov 24, 2012

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"I met with Sam for the first time on Tuesday. He reviewed the contract with me, spent time discussing my music goals and experience, and he gave me instructions for our next lesson which include selecting the songs that I want to work on. Sam was excellent! And using Thumbtack was a good experience too!"

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Joi M.

Oct 27, 2012

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Sam is a gift to me sent straight from Heaven! Ive grown so quickly in such a short time - even though music and singing has been a passion for most of my life As a kid I harmonized with the congregation to Gospel music in my father's tiny Baptist church in Southern California or "jammed" alone in my room to records my folks bought me (not realizing it was the dawn of Christian Contemporary Music). Later in my childhood I did a few jingles for TV commercials & then sang in choirs as a teen - anything from Handel's Messiah to English Madrigals; in college I moved on to singing in a cappella groups: R&B (Essence) / Praise&Worship (Rejoice). Now 30 years later, I'm still singing when I can (as a part of my church's Worship Department) - but I can't say that I've grown that much vocally since I was a kid in my father's church...well, that all changed when I met Sam. Sam immediately put me at ease when I met him (I'm a bit perfectionistic & was soooo nervous). After just the first meeting, he told me things about my voice even my current choir director doesn't know whom Ive served under for a decade! He's a great guy - but, he IS demanding...putting me through the paces necessary to build a good foundation first all the while being very affirming. Actually, the first gift Sam gave me was Confidence. I don't have a fantastic voice but I have a good ear & Sam can hear subtle but important qualities/problems in my voice & call them out for me & then give great tips to correct them - whether it was my tone, breathing, inflection or phrasing. [I've purchased online voice programs (eg, Singing Success) & have understood the issues before but one-on-one instruction with Sam has addressed them more than every CD exercise I've tried.] Because I am a mixture of different musical backgrounds, I LOVE that Sam has the unique ability to fuse Eastern & Western music theory into practical instruction. Im all about understanding the details behind singing. But, Ive learned that the best Technician is not the best Teacher or Singer. It also requires something of the Heart. Well thats the beauty of Sams range: if the song requires soul...he's got it; if a more traditional, classical flavor is needed...no problem! So for me the best thing about Sam is his genuine heart for his students and for the true purpose of Music: to release in sound something from the heart that blesses ourselves & others...from the very core TO the very core. This was what I was missing before...the sound that came out of my mouth never seemed to merit what I felt inside. Well, I'm so much closer now to this precious place than I was before (after only 7 weeks)! I still have a LONG way to go. But because of Gods gift to me (Sam), I know Im on the road to some place very new...

Chao X.

Aug 27, 2012

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Sam is a great voice instructor. He is experienced in both classical styles and traditional and contemporary R&B/Jazz styles and has performed with numerous popular acts such as Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin and was a successful contestant on MTV's Making the Band reality show. As an instructor, he stresses the fundamentals in his lessons and helps students to develop a solid foundation upon which they can build performance techniques. He teaches students artistry as well as technique. In addition, he is often encouraging and energetic in his lessons and is very friendly. For students of pop/R&B/jazz standard singing, he uses Michael Buble as models for students and likes developing a round, solid sound rather than the strained vocals seen in most of today's pop music. This helps students with damaged voices to improve vocal production technique and find ways to repair their voices.

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Beverly E.

Feb 15, 2013

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Getting singing lessons from Sam has been great. I've been going for 2 months now. And what I like about Sam is that he takes you step by step. He teaches you amazing breathing techniques and how to be confident in yourself. I've learned so much in these 2 months. I really thank him for giving me great tips to reaching those high and low notes. My voice is changing and I can really feel the difference.

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FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I live and breath with music. Music study shouldn't be happening only in school, It's everywhere. Look around and see what inspire you to sing. Everything and anything you see and hear can turn into music. I study music in my life basis.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
i have always been singing in my whole life and also been a professional vocalist for quite some time. I,m back to my town and back to God. Love give my passion for music to my students and share with them.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Weak Voice, Unstable High notes, Damaged Vocal cord. Want to become Professional singers and so on.