Name: Pop Singing Basics - Tone is Everything
Uploaded: 2024-02-17T21:26:37.495Z
Duration: 1 min 22 s
Description: Pop singing has changed over the years, and with it, ways to sound current and fresh. This video introduces you to the world of Pop Singing and Pop Vocal Expert, Teri.

Pop singing has changed over the years, and with it, ways to sound current and fresh. This video introduces you to the world of Pop Singing and Pop Vocal Expert, Teri.

Singing

Please note: I am only accepting students in-person who are fully vaccinated. Zoom is also available.
I love to sing (yay!) and am a professional singer/songwriter and a vocal coach & have been for many years. Named a top vocal coach in Backstage Magazine, I have coached beginners to pros, children to adult, whether they want to perform, record, just enjoy/fun or eventually pursue a serious singing career. My students have gone on to tour, get signed, do musical theatre (amateur & professional) or just enjoying singing freely with a great technique. I am considered encouraging and warm (see my reviews), but also know what it is to be at a level where you consistently sound great! This is my focus and is very encouraging to students. They will see themselves making progress and reaching set goals! I am an expert in pop technique (no opera or classical, sorry!), and work with students to preserve and take care of the voice. In lessons, we will also have fun learning popular songs (from current hits to classic pop & rock) and look for opportunities to sing them. From pop to rock to R&B to country & more, students can explore their faves! Whether you or your child is a beginner, just-for-fun singer or singer/songwriter to pro, each student will be able to learn the skills they need to sing from their heart, find their own true voice and for serious singers, take it to the next level. 
 
Teri has taught voice for over 17 years to all ages and all levels, led and trained various bands and groups for over 20 years. Named as a Top Vocal Coach by Backstage Magazine 2015, she is a club hit recording artist and premier LA vocal coach. Her vocals have graced full length CD's, cuts on various records, performances on TV and radio, and gained her a nomination for Best Female Vocalist, All Access Music Awards. She is the author of Vocal Essentials for the Pop Singer: Take Your Singing from Good to Great, from Hal Leonard Publishing. Teri has a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelors Degree in Speech Pathology. She studied music at Blue Bear School of Music in San Francisco including music theory, vocal technique and vocal performance, guitar and stage performance. She had a dance club hit in the 90's which garnered success on mix shows and dance charts across the country.

She specializes in getting the best out of her students -- giving them a solid vocal technique to let their natural ability shine. Her students will attest to her positive, relaxed and encouraging teaching style.
 
In addition to learning the basics, Teri can help students get their voice in shape for events, school projects/plays, auditions (American Idol etc...), a solo or band project,  and more!   

Teri offers flexibility with scheduling to accommodate students various needs including day/eves and weekends. Studio is in a convenient Westside LA location.

*** Lesson Details ***
Students can expect a fun lesson with vocal warm-up exercises, and lots of singing, in a supportive environment. Teri works out of her home studio and online. so students can work with microphones and instruments.

Children
Voice lessons build confidence and enthusiasm, and help prepare children for performing in front of others. Singing at a young age develops vocal abilities, but more importantly develops a child's aural abilities (recognizing melodies, harmonies, etc.) as well as the ability to focus, take direction and be creative. 

Performing / Recording / Vocal Health
Recording, performing and touring presents unique challenges to singers. By concentrating on breathing, vocal tone, vocal production and tension reduction, warm-up exercises, and range building exercises, these lessons help increase stamina, build vocal tone, and reduce the effects of vocal fatigue for those who sing long hours at a time. 
 
Church / Worship Leading
Singing on praise/worship teams is an art form all of it's own.  Lessons centered around this kind of singing focus on the areas of blending, tone, hearing harmonies, and keeping your part in a group. For the soloist / worship leader, lessons help in the areas of projection, tone, range, runs, and breathing.

*** Studio Equipment ***
I have recording equipment and microphones, piano, guitar.

*** Specialties ***
voice, voice lessons, voice singing lessons, voice coaching,  vocal technique, voice training, speaking (speakers), auditions, broadway singing (pop technique only), music theory, musical theatre, singing, speaking acting voice, acting, theatrical singing, adults, all levels, audition prep, beginner to advanced, breathing technique, children's basics, pro vocal technique, rock pop styling, stamina based breathing, theatre singing, voice actors, voice over artists, using your body as an instrument, getting students to record quality, building vocal tone, and assisting students in finding their own voice.

Pop Singing Basics - Tone is Everything

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Music Theory

Vocal Training

Broadway Singing

Speaking Voice

Music Performance

Music Recording

Songwriting

Country Singing

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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(One Of) Top 5 Vocal Coaches

Global Excellence Award 2020 "Vocal Coach of the Year"

Services include: vocal performance, vocal lessons - technique and coaching, speaking coaching, artist development, song preproduction, presentation coaching, writing and articles

Owner

Record label 
Titles include:
Gardens in the Concrete - Teri D. Band
Your Best Friend Vocal Exercise CD - 2012

Spanish

English

All levels from beginners to recording artists. Vocal technique, breath control, performance coaching, vocal exercises, performance coaching, improving vocal range and tone, vocal resonance, pop vocals, finding your voice and singing in the right key

Teri was great and very encouraging! She gave me some good tips on the first lesson that helped me think about how I'm singing differently. Excited to continue taking lessons with her!

Promising first lesson, very encouraging.

Teri was extremely helpful in teaching my 10 year old son vocal development.  She is an enthusiastic teacher and I highly recommend her to people looking to improve their singing.

Teri is very enthusiastic and encouraging in her lessons.

I've been taking lessons with Teri for about a month now and things are working out great!

Teri has made my first private singing lessons fun and relaxing. I can see why she is so good with kids and beginners. She is a pleasure and very helpful with technique.

Teri is a premier vocal coach.  When I first came to her, I didn't know what I was doing; I knew I had some talent, but didn't know how to hone it.  Teri was just the person I needed.  A vocalist herself from the school of hard knocks, Teri's real life artist experiences give her unique insights into what makes a vocalist tick and how to discover and nurture one's artistry. She has an excellent ear and is a phenomenal teacher.  Teri has an upbeat style; always positive and encouraging, but also honest and straightforward. Teri tells it like it is out of love for the art form and her students. She's a vocal coach extraordinaire, and I highly recommend her.

When I first started lessons with Teri, I could barely be heard and had absolutely no technical skill, or even really the confidence to sing. I now am able to use the techniques Teri has taught me and have completely completely made over my sound as well as my confidence! I absolutely would recommend Teri as a voice teacher; she has taught me so much and always with stellar enthusiasm and expertise. I look forward to continuing lessons with her in the future!

Amazing Voice Teacher

Teri is a wonderful teacher.  My 6 year old really responds well to her instruction and support.  I highly recommend her.

Pop singing has changed over the years, and with it, ways to sound current and fresh. This video introduces you to the world of Pop Singing and Pop Vocal Expert and Vocal Coach, Teri.

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