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Jazz Voice with Kinnie D.

San Diego, California

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2007
Bachelor of Music - Music Theater (BMMT)

    Find your inner jazz voice with a vocal coach who is proficient in multiple instruments

    I want to teach you how to shine! With over 10 experience in teaching, my goal is to make you as comfortable as possible with your instrument. Singing is about finding YOUR voice. It's there. We all have one. Let me help you take control of your voice so that you can share it with others confidently. I studied voice under Florence Birdwell at Oklahoma City University. I spent five years on the road touring with Broadway shows. As a singer/songwriter, I've opened for Jewel, The Steve Miller Band, and many others. Let's work together to expand your repertoire and get you comfortable with multiple genres and singing styles.

    Instructor details

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    Wabaska Ct.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-3:15 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-2:30 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $75
    60 minutes
    $100

    About Kinnie D.

    5.0
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    I'm a professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist living in San Diego, CA. I've spent the majority of the last 12 years touring the country and sharing my music with audiences of all ages. I graduated from Oklahoma City University where I studied with the one and only Florence Birdwell. After college, I immediately moved to NYC and started touring nationally with Broadway musicals. I moved to San Diego in 2012 to pursue a more commercial music life. I've opened for Jewel, The Steve Miller Band, JOHNNYSWIM, Chris Isaak, Emmylou Harris and more. I've released 5 solo records since 2013 and have provided vocals on countless projects over the years. I continue to have regular gigs around San Diego and focus my tours up and down the west coast. In 2016, I spent the majority of the year completing 400 hours of yoga training. Exploring the voice through movement of the body is essential in my teaching. I absolutely love tearing through the layers of our vulnerability to find the true voice within. Discovering our voice is a journey, and I look forward to taking on that adventure with you.
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    11 Reviews
    Nicole
    Online
    Kinnie was so positive and fun! I have a talkative 6 year old and Kinnie just rolled with it. She made the lesson fun, and catered to Harper’s interests on the fly. We’ve only had one lesson, but we’re so excited to be working with her!
    Posted Mar 22, 2024
    Donna
    Teacher's studio
    1st lesson, but so far, I am very excited.
    Posted Aug 23, 2023
    Hope
    Teacher's studio
    Kinnie immediately made my daughter (12 yrs) feel comfortable and excited to continue singing lessons! :)
    Posted May 24, 2023

    Experience

    Queen Bee - Master Teacher

    Feb, 2019 - Present

    BugByte Studios

    Online-based voice studio. Roster of over 500 clients. Manage teachers. New client placement.

    Singer

    Apr, 2008 - Jun, 2008

    If This Hat Could Talk National Tour

    Role - Eleanor Roosevelt

    Singer

    Mar, 2007 - Aug, 2007

    Forever Swing National Tour

    Singer

    Jan, 2006 - Mar, 2006

    Beaty and Beast National Tour

    Equity Tour featured at The Aladdin Theater in Las Vegas

    Singer

    Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2004

    Seussical the Musical National Tour

    Role - Birdgirl Understudy - Mayzie La Bird

    Education

    Bachelor of Music - Music Theater (BMMT)

    Aug, 1999 - May, 2003

    Oklahoma City University

    Certifications

    RYT - 200 hours (Vinyasa Flow)

    Apr, 2016

    CorePower Yoga

    Posters Breath Technique Structural Anatomy of the Body

    BugByte Studios Level 4 Teaching

    Sep, 2022

    BugByte Studios

    Reliable, sustainable mixed voice Knowledge of vocal anatomy Formants and and understand of vowel shapes Stylization Diction Whistle Tone Vocal Fry Arpeggios & rhythmic styling for accompaniment Multitrack recording Microphone placement Diagnosing of vocal performance assets & pain points The "singer's lifestyle"

    BugByte Studios Level 3 Teaching

    Sep, 2021

    BugByte Studios

    Putting together a home studio Using audio interfaces Tracking in a DAW. Mic technique and audio effects Creating mindful setlists/playlists Warming up & cooling down. Rest days & restorative practice. Writing lyrics, chords and melodies Song form, arrangement & building dynamics Flow state, and the performance mindset Presence and the "alter ego" effect Full set performance or recording project

    BugByte Studios Level 2 Teaching

    Sep, 2020

    BugByte Studios

    Ad libbing & improvisation Riffing Building Major and Minor chords on piano and by ear Build out repertoire with songs in I, IV, V, vi patterns Transposing on piano, uke and/or guitar (using capo or transpose button) Singing up & down a half step for any song Finding the perfect key for your voice. Flipping into falsetto/ extending range How to get yourself to practice at least 60 min per day, 4 days a week. Healing the voice Register recognition Working "mixed voice"

    BugByte Studios Level 1 Teaching

    Sep, 2019

    BugByte Studios

    Practice routine Water routine Matching pitch/ Long tones Holding back air- Straws/Ssss What is singing “Full Voice”? How often should I sing? Lip trills to any melody Notes on Piano Listening for beats in tuning. Color vs. Pitch Practicing in public Differentiating between major and minor keys by ear. Sing a major scale from any starting point in solfege.

    Yin Yoga - 40 hour Certification

    Jan, 2017

    CorePower Yoga

    Long Postures Breath Technique Prop Assistance Meditation Guidance

    RYT - 200 hours (Hot Power Fusion)

    Dec, 2016

    CorePower Yoga

    Postures Breath Technique Structural Anatomy of the Body Hot Room Practice and Safety Protocols

    Awards

    Woman of the Year (Nomination)

    Oct, 2017

    San Diego Magazine

    Affiliations

    ASCAP

    Jun, 2012

    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.

    Yoga Alliance

    Mar, 2016

    Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Our mission is to spread the power of yoga one person at a time. We believe that the individual experience of yoga is of paramount importance, and are committed to supporting the passage of yoga from trainer to teacher, teacher to student, and student to aspiring yogi. Our role as the national support organization for the yoga community is to ensure that the practice of yoga will keep growing, so that more people will connect with yoga and be transformed. As an organization we keep several core values at heart: service, excellence, transparency, learning and community.

    BMI

    Jun, 2012

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

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