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Music Performance with Brian L.

Pasadena, California

5.0
(14)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7-120
Speaks Chinese Mandarin, English
Teaching since 2008
Audio Engineering & Music Industry

    About Brian L.

    5.0
    (14)
    Brian L. has undergone extensive training with certifications in the Speech Level Singing (SLS)* and New York Vocal Coaching (NYVC)** techniques. An avid lover of music, Brian graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. His most notable mentors include: Seth Riggs (former teacher of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and James Ingram) Aaron Hagan (teacher of Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Ray Dalton) Justin Stoney (founder of New York Vocal Coaching) Greg Enriquez (former Master Instructor at Speech Level Singing) Lorna Emata Goodwin (Level 5 Instructor at Speech Level Singing) Brian's teaching style focuses heavily on the intersection of vocal science and artistry. He is also bilingual in Chinese and English and teaches in both languages.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    S Berkeley Ave Pasadena, CA

    Teaching Hours

    Saturday
    9:30 PM-10 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $80
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    5.0
    14 Reviews
    Jason
    Teacher's studio
    I've been Brian's student for several years now. I've tried several teachers in the past who spoke very vaguely when explaining things. My favorite thing about Brian is that he explains things very clearly and scientifically. I am now able to navigate through my high registers much more effortlessly. Singing has become more enjoyable now that my technique has advanced. Brian's wonderfully warm and encouraging personality certainly helped as well! On top of that, the price was super reasonable and totally worth it.
    Posted Apr 25, 2017
    Rosemarie
    Teacher's studio
    Brian is a great vocal teacher. Before I started taking voice lessons from him I almost completely believed I could never learn to sing high notes. For a while I believed it was impossible. Although, just after a few lessons with Brian he helped me discover places I thought my voice could never reach. I definitely do not regret any of the sessions because he has helped me improve my singing tremendously! Brian is so passionate about his job he gets pretty technical. He goes in great detail and in scientific detail too if he has to. Not only does he have great knowledge in vocals but he is also a fun, easy-going character. I highly recommend him!
    Posted Apr 20, 2017
    Bryan D.
    Teacher's studio
    As an entertainer, singing has always been the one thing i could never get, but really wanted. Even harmonizing was an impossible task for me. Within the 1st lesson, BrIan got me to a level that was actually bearable to the human ear. Within a couple months of lessons, not only was my (singing) voice in pitch and in tune, but i was auditioning for roles that required singing! The tools i received here not only helped with my singing, but also my Voice Over work, and getting ready for filming and auditions(just speaking). My voice never sounded so good! I have been to a few voice coaches in the past (per my agent's request), and Brian's coaching takes the cake. He keeps it simple, does not give a cookie-cutter approach (its personalized), and it helps that Brian is an outstanding singer, so that you have something to listen to and mimic as you go through the exercises (believe it or not i've been to voice coaches who can't sing...yes, really).
    Posted Apr 20, 2017
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    Experience

    Voice Technique Specialist

    Sep, 2008 - Present

    Brian L. Voice Studio

    Education

    Audio Engineering & Music Industry

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2014

    University of Southern California

    Certifications

    Speech Level Singing

    Jan, 2009

    Speech Level Singing International

    The SLS technique is one of the most famous singing techniques worldwide and has been studied by over 120 Grammy Award winners under the tutelage of founder Seth Riggs. Brian was a certified instructor of SLS for four years, from 2009 to 2013.

    New York Vocal Coaching

    Feb, 2017

    New York Vocal Coaching

    The NYVC technique is studied by a wide range of professional singers ranging from Broadway actors to Metropolitan Opera soloists, and has combined the best tools and techniques from Bel Canto, SLS, and Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) techniques.

    Affiliations

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    Feb, 2017

    Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Mandarin Chinese

    Professional Proficiency

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