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Broadway Singing with Kinnie D.

Casa Grande, Arizona

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

Find out the ins and outs of performing on Broadway from a seasoned vocal professional

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.

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Location:
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W. Avalon Canyon Dr.
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Wabaska Ct.
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Teaching Hours

Tuesday
12 PM-3:30 PM
Wednesday
12 PM-3:30 PM
Thursday
12 PM-3:30 PM
5 PM-8 PM
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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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