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Self aware singing - unlock your best voice!

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Hello there! I'm Suzanne :) It's a common myth that only some are "born to sing." In truth, everyone possesses the innate ability to express themselves through song. What often holds us back are internal blocks (limiting beliefs, past experiences, and self-doubt) that disconnect us from our authentic voice. What's self aware singing? Over 10 years of teaching individuals from all walks of life, I've observed a fascinating truth: the obstacles hindering vocal expression are deeply intertwined with one's self-concept and personal narrative. By addressing these internal barriers, not only does the singing voice flourish, but you can also experience profound personal growth. How is it different from a regular singing lesson? It’s still a voice lesson with warm-ups, vocal exercises, and songs! But we also bring in self-awareness to uncover and shift vocal blocks and limiting beliefs. This is often the missing piece in achieving your goals, it uncovers the unspoken barrier thats been holding you back. It's about demystifying singing and getting you the sound you want gaining self awareness and vocal control you never thought possible. About me: I’m a professional voice instructor holding a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and with 10 years of teaching experience. As a singer-songwriter who performs live, writes, and records music, I actively apply the same mindful, holistic techniques I teach, so you benefit from methods proven effective in the professional world. I had been teaching for several years when I discovered that what was hindering a singer's ability to progress was beyond them grasping the technique, it was something deeper, a belief or personal limitation they had knowingly or unknowingly imposed on themselves. I found until we addressed that block, no real progress could be made. When I observed this in my own singing and how my vocal blocks matched my own self-concept and approach to life, I was able to make the shifts that allowed my voice to transform in ways I never thought possible. That's when I knew I had to teach singing in a holistic way, the voice is deeply connected to who we are and to truly get your best voice we must acknowledge ourselves: all of our gifts and all that may hold us back. I believe it's a vital piece of voice technique that can't be overlooked. I've gone on this journey myself and guided many others to success in the last 10 years. It takes being patient, being brave and staying committed, but you can achieve your singing goals, myself and my students are living proof. I'd love to guide you along the way :) My teaching style: Exploration: I listen to your goals, get to know your voice, and we gently identify blocks: emotional, mental, or physical to create your vocal wish-list and a plan for our journey. Technique & Release: Through mindful warm‑ups and vocal exercises, we release tension, de-pedestal your “vocal wish-list” and build your confidence and understanding and mastery of the vocal technique. Self Awareness: We notice inner narratives, ideas or beliefs that may be keeping us stuck and work to reframe and/or release them. We celebrate breakthroughs big and small. From the first lesson I can teach you techniques that will improve your singing dramatically. I’m currently offering a free consultation for new students so we can make sure I’m the right fit with no cost to you. If this resonates with you I'd love to meet you and chat further! - Suzanne
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Serves South Pasadena, CA

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11 years in business

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2023

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Interested musical styles

Pop

R&B

Musical theater

Jazz

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I work remotely (phone or internet)

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M S.

Feb 6, 2025

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I'm a musician with no specific vocal training prior to working with Suzanne. I play other instruments and produce and write music, but singing has always been my weak spot and something I've been intimidated to dive into further. I've been meaning to take lessons for a long time, and I feel very lucky to have found such an excellent teacher in Suzanne. From the first lesson, Suzanne listened to the many things that I've been struggling with, and gave me excellent advice and exercises to improve on each of them. She's a great listener with a remarkable attention to detail. Singing is different from playing other instruments in that it's all happening inside your body, so it's important to be able to visualize and physically feel what you're doing when trying to produce a certain sound or emotion. Suzanne is so good at giving me different ways to imagine how something should feel, and how to slightly tweak them to get closer to the sound that I want. She provides so much useful feedback on the spot that I find myself going back to video recordings of our lessons to revisit her explanations. In the first few lessons, our goal was to make singing "feel good" before we start worrying about whether it sounds good. That focus on technique has led to massive improvements, and I'm surprised by how quickly I've seen a difference. She's familiar with lots of different styles - we've worked together on lots of R&B so far, as well as soft rock. In addition to working on technique, Suzanne has been getting me to explore my emotional range as a singer and lean into it more. Singing can make you feel quite vulnerable, and she's great at making me feel comfortable and giving positive reinforcement. We've recently started working on improving the vocals on some of my original music, and Suzanne has shown me ways to be more expressive and tap into different colors and emotions. I've seen huge improvements in just a handful of lessons, and am already feeling more confident with my voice. Most importantly singing has become less intimidating and more fun for me now that she's given me a foundation to build off of.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • R&B • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Coraleigh B.

Aug 3, 2025

Suzanne is absolutely amazing! I honestly wasn’t sure I could sing, and with her training, it turns out I can! I grew exponentially in a short time. Sessions on zoom were great because I do could back and view myself/practice the skills during the week. She is very knowledgeable, skilled, and encouraging. I always looked forward to my lessons with her!:)
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Stephanie C.

Jun 6, 2025

Suzanne is great! I not only learned more about my singing style, but was able to learn more about different techniques and tools I can use to continue to strengthen my voice. I've used her tools to practice on my own and look forward to taking more classes in the future.
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Larisa H.

Nov 1, 2019

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My daughter loves her lessons with Suzanne. She used to be shy about singing, and now she sings opening all the time and has auditioned for 2 musicals and gotten parts in both of them at a local theatre. I highly recommend Suzanne as a voice coach.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Pop • Musical theater • 30 minutes • I travel to the voice coach

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Tavia D.

Jul 2, 2024

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She helped me so much with some of the issues I struggled within just one lesson. She is so sweet and never once made me feel uncomfortable. We laughed while she helped me grow. I will deff be rescheduling with her again very soon! Thanks so much Suzanna 🫶🏼

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Country • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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