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Singing with Kat M.

Los Angeles, California

4.9
(43)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English
Teaching since 2004
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Major: Jazz Vocals)

    Find your unique voice and learn to sing confidently through an encouraging and experienced teacher.

    Want to learn how to sing your favorite songs? Want to get over stage fright and build some confidence on stage or in the studio? Would you like help writing your first song? Do you feel tense in all the wrong places when you sing or have a hard time hitting the right notes? I am an experienced working musician and over the last 18 years have done it all from touring, recording, writing songs and releasing an album through a label and would love to help you reach your goals whether it be playing your first open mic or preparing to record in a studio. I currently teach at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have 7 years teaching experience under my belt and would love to impart the things I have learned the hard way so you won't have to! Because my lesson schedule is close to capacity, please message me before booking lessons to make sure we can find a time slot for you before you purchase lessons.

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    Teaching Hours

    Thursday
    4 PM-5:30 PM
    Friday
    3 PM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $115
    45 minutes
    $150
    60 minutes
    $180
    90 minutes
    $230

    About Kat M.

    4.9
    (43)
    Playing Music brings me such joy! I want you share that Joy with you by bringing that to our classes and helping you grow in a fun and encouraging way! I'm a singer songwriter and have worked as a full time musician for the last 16 years. I graduated from Auckland University with Bachelor's of Performing Arts Majoring in jazz vocals, and am currently teaching at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Currently I still primarily work as a full time musician so I may only have a few slots available but please feel free to reach out if you are interested in working with me. I release original music, tour and play shows regularly both in and out of town. I was signed to Sony and Avex in Japan from 2007-2010 and still tour Japan once a year and spend much of my time in the studio writing songs for commercials and other artists. I currently teach online and I work with singers, guitarists, and songwriters in a wide age range, assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals. I can teach you how to sing with better technique, how to play acoustic guitar and the Ukulele and how to write songs and performance technique in the studio and on stage as a vocalist. I can also teach music theory, rhythm training and basic keyboard to help you become a knowledgable and well rounded musician if you want to work on multiple areas a once. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to become a better musician!

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    43 Reviews
    Damian
    Teacher's studio
    Kat is excellent!
    Posted Mar 9, 2023
    Dharmesh
    Online
    Kat is an extremely great and patient teacher, she helped me learn how to strengthen my vocals and learn how to work on weak areas.
    Posted Oct 22, 2022
    Michelle
    Online
    I’ve had 5 sessions with Kat. She’s been so patient and encouraging and positive. I like that she helps me refine my technique and focus on details, like my finger placements and angles and the way I hold my arm. She gave me some fun songs and exercises that help me strengthen my fingerpicking and strumming. I can feel the difference in my ukulele playing from when I first started vs now!
    Posted Feb 8, 2022
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    Experience

    Singing / Songwriting and Social Media teacher

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    Musician's Institute

    I teach classes and one on one sessions at Musician's Institute in Hollywood where I help students achieve their dreams and goals in music.

    Education

    Bachelor of Performing Arts (Major: Jazz Vocals)

    Jan, 2002 - Jan, 2006

    University of Auckland

    Awards

    #1 Vinyl Charts in Japan

    Apr, 2007

    Billboard Japan

    2021 Grand Prize Winner for the John Lennon Songwriting Competition

    Jan, 2021

    John Lennon Songwriting Competition

    Independent Music Awards VOX POP Winner

    Mar, 2018

    Independent Music Awards

    Guitar Center Singer Songwriter Competition Finalist 2015

    Jan, 2015

    Guitar Center

    Affiliations

    ASCAP

    Jan, 1999

    ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.

    Women In Music

    Jan, 2018

    Women In Music is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition. Our seminars, panels, showcases, achievement awards, and youth initiatives celebrate the female contribution to the music world, and strengthen community ties.

    Rock and Roll Camp for Girls

    Jun, 2015

    Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings the community together to empower girls through music.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Japanese

    Native Proficiency

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