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We at Best New Talent believe that training
is important. To be competitive in Hollywood you must strive to be the
best that you can be. Training will give you the confidence and the
knowledge to do that. To help you, we are compiling a list of coaches
that we think are fantastic. We look for two qualities when selecting
a coach. First, that they are professional and have the ability to bring
you up to your highest potential. Second, they care about helping develop
your career.
If you would like to recommend a coach to be added to our list please
contact us at bestnewtalent@hotmail.com
Alaska
"Big"
Mitch Tubman
(907) 248-7666 bigmitch2@gci.net
I have been a vocal coach for
approx. 16 years. I teach all styles and ages. I have had great success
using vocal exercises, professional methods and techniques and practical
application
Arizona
Melissa Black
(623) 974-9685 missyjblack@yahoo.com
Melissa Black owns and run MUSIC BY MELISSA
voice and piano studio in Peoria,Az. I was the Voice Teacher for JORDIN
SPARKS - American Idol for 2007. My students have gone on to star in
Soap Operas, T.V. Shows, Movies, Broadway Productions,etc... I am a
working musician who plays and sings all types of music by ear. I also
have perfect pitch and have the ability to transpose on sight - which
makes me in demand for session work as a pianist. Not only am i in demand
for recording sessions as a pianist - but i coach the singers on their
vocal technique as well. I am an excellent arranger of all types of
music and have a proven record of not only getting the job done - but
done well and fast
California
Jasmien
916-821-7949 Jasmien@jasmienvocalstudio.com
In 1998, Jasmien started Jasmien Vocal
Studio fast becoming one of California’s most accomplished vocal
coaches. Jasmien has trained well over 1,000 singers including showcase
winners, American Idol contestants, and numerous working vocalists.
Her motivational workshops are sought all over including Los Angeles,
Phoenix, and London. Jasmien’s speaking engagements range from
the well-known Seth Riggs Summer Camp (2003) to numerous gospel choir
workshops across California. Whether, a beginner or professional, Jasmien
meets a singer where they are.
www.jasmienvocalstudio.com
Jennifer J. Bortz
(530) 368-2383 jennsings4u@yahoo.com
Jennifer speacializes in vocal instruction,
performance coaching and tap and jazz dance. She has been instructing
for 20 years and has nationally ranked singers and several students
who have gone on to perform in various touring companies and professional
theatre. She currently owns and runs Just Believe Performers, and still
performs herself.
Jacqueline van
Bierk
(818) 219-4054
privatevoicelessons@gmail.com http://www.myspace.com/jacquelinevanbierk
Jacqueline van Bierk is
a vocal coach/Singer/Songwriter/Performer located in the heart of North
Hollywood.
Many of Jacqueline's students are in commercials, working bands, working
actors and musicians. Jacqueline is passionate
about teaching, a singer/songwriter/performer/producer who knows what
it's like to perform under not always the best conditions. She teaches
her students how to handle any of those situations; live as well as
in the recording studio. Her focus is also on developing the singers
own unique sound and style to make them stand out from the crowd. Her
techniques are simple and powerful, easy to understand and apply. Jacqueline's
background: Jacqueline grew up in Germany where she had 3 years of voice
training, mostly contemporary, lived in NYC where she took her singing
career to a new level; trained for four years with two very well respected
NYC coaches, learning basic classical techniques as well as contemporary.
In 2003 Jacqueline moved to Los Angeles where she started coaching herself
while being trained and mentored by one of LA's top vocal coaches. Jacqueline
started her own band Otto's Daughter in NYC, performs and tours constantly,
playing venues like The Key Club, The Ventura Theatre, Marquee Theatre,
HOB and many others. Jacqueline has recorded and produced her own albums
as well as several of other artists, anything from a 3 song demo to
a full length album. Jacqueline writes music for film/tv and for other
artists, is a member of ASCAP and TAXI. Jacqueline is signed to an indie
label Corkscrew Records, endorsed by Daisy Rock Guitars and I has several
Publishing Deals.
L.A. Dance Center
(714) 220-9222 info@ladancecenter.com
Bringing Hollywood to Orange County! LA
Dance Center is your premier provider of dance, voice and acting classes
for beginners thru professional, ages 3 to adult. Make new friends in
our fun, non-competitive studio or take it to the next level with our
in-house artist development and talent management team.
www.ladancecenter.com
Kimberly Harrison
West LA (626)607-6267
SingingForYourSoul@gmail.com
*Voice Lessons *Voice Classes *Public
Speaking *Performing with Ease
Kimberly holds a Master of Music degree
in Vocal Performance. She has sung professionally since age three, appearing
nationally and internationally with numerous renowned vocal and orchestral
ensembles. Drawing upon years of study, professional experience, and
self-inquiry, Kimberly synthesizes disciplines such as yoga, meditation,
dance, and visualization to create a unique, holistic teaching method.
Her approach encourages somatic vocal discovery within a relaxed, expanded
atmosphere. Quickly access your vocal power.
Connecticut
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
District
of Columbia
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
Florida
Yvonne M. DeBandi
813-417-3630 Coach@SingSmart.com
Yvonne DeBandi, NATS Member and magna-cum
laude graduate of the renowned Florida State University School of Music
has been educating singers and musicians since 1989. As creator of the
Sing Smart, Not Hard™ vocal training method and founder of The
A2Z Smart Music Group, her primary focus has been on providing vocal
education to the masses through the development of unique and innovative
vocal education tools, as well as networking and working closely with
many other vocal educators. In 2000 she began training singers around
the world using online training curriculums and distance training programs
with great success and is known as a true pioneer in the vocal education
industry.
Yvonne DeBandi is the author of three very popular vocal educational
programs: Singing Is Easy (http://SingingIsEasy.com), You Can Sing with
Impact (http://YouCanSingWithImpact.com), and Affordable Singing Lessons
(http://AffordableSingingLessons.com). New programs scheduled for release
in 2008.
Georgia
Julia Nolan
(912) 292-4923 julslynn@hotmail.com
Julia Nolan has an extensive background
in the performing arts industry. She went to a performing arts high
school and on to a conservatory for musical theatre in New York City.
Julia lived in Japan for almost 5 years recording and touring with some
of the country’s top acts. After coming back to America, she recorded
the Maybelline commercials- you know “ Maybe she’s born
with it, maybe it’s Maybelline.”
She toured the world with a new artist from Sony records and has performed
along side Lee Greenwood, one of her favorite singers. She’s done
shows in Las Vegas, Disney, and on cruise ships.
When Julia is not performing, she’s still working within the industry
coaching and consulting others.
Lisa Garcia
(404) 644-9424
LisaLaroca@aol.com
I am a certified Speech
Level Singing teacher in the Metro Atlanta area. I work with female
vocalists of any age. I specialize in teaching students how to “sing
in the mix” so that they develop a smooth transition between chest
voice and head voice with no breaks, cracks, or flips. Students learn
to strengthen their voice and improve vocal flexibility to sing runs.
The techniques I teach are excellent for any style of music.
Kentucky
Charlotte Hammett Hubrich
(502) 445-1070 c.hubrich@insightbb.com
Charlotte has been a vocal and acting
coach for approximately twenty years. She has worked professionally
in regional theatre and has both national and regional commercials to
her credit. Co-founder of a professional theatre company which enjoyed
a ten year run at the MEX Theatre at the Kentucky Center for the Arts,
she acted, directed, and produced shows for the Pleiades Theater Company.
Professionally trained, she incorporates the freedom of vocal expression
in conjunction with acting techniques that prepare students for both
the audition and the performance experience.
Massachusetts
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
Nevada
Vox Aeterna
(Lynn Fitzpatrick, Owner,)
702-493-9858 lynnfitzpatrick1@gmail.com
Ms. Fitzpatrick, a former business representative
for Actors’ Equity Association and owner of Vox Aeterna, performed
on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in National Tours, in Regional Theatres,
at Radio City, in films for the large and small screen, in numerous
commercials (on camera and voice-over), and in command performance at
the White House. A veteran of over 80 productions spanning dramatic
acting, musical theatre, and operetta, Lynn offers training in vocal
technique (bel canto - her clients span opera to heavy metal), acting
(classical and method) and the business of the business. She is also
Managing Director for the Las Vegas division of Academy for the Performing
Artist, Opera New York (Artistic Director, Judith Fredricks).
New Jersey
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
New York
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
Oregon
The Voice Project
– Mary Beth Felker
503.284.9488 info@thevoiceproject.com
Mary Beth Felker is founder of the Voice
Project Studios in Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Formerly certified
as the only Seth Riggs/Speech Level Singing Associate in the area, Mary
Beth resigned in 2005 to pursue expansion of the Voice Project Artist
Development Program and Training Series – a progressive training
program for aspiring performing and recording artists. Mary Beth was
recently added as one of 16 elite vocal instructors worldwide to TC-Helicon’s
International Voice Council, www.voicecouncil.com. She is author of
TVP’s “Elements of Warming Up” Series and is in high
demand as a vocal expert on technique, production and therapy. www.thevoiceproject.com
Pennsylvania
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
Rhode Island
Zhana Saunders
(732) 246-0797 (Press *2) Chuzay12@aol.com
Zhana started her career as a trained
classical dancer. Studying in Naples, Italy. She then studied with Alvin
Ailey, Newburgh Ballet, Broadway Dance Center- where she also trained
in Modern Jazz and hip hop. She has also done various plays (Show Boat,
Oklahoma, The Wiz) as well as recording voiceovers on various television
jingles. Zhana has had the opportunity to sing background vocals, as
well as dance for several major recording artists such as: Al B Sure,
Taylor Dayne, JT Taylor of Kool & The Gang, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics,
Puffy, Ciara to name just a few. She has also had success with her own
Solo Dance Singles. Zhana says "I feel that as an artist, one should
not be limited to mastering only one aspect of your talent, because
you never know when you may have to call upon other aspects of your
craft to get the job." With that being said, for an artist, in these
changing times, it is important to be multi dimensional.
Tennessee
Cindy Barrett
901-606-2517 memphisvocalcoach@yahoo.com
Cindy Barrett, a premiere vocal
coach of Memphis and the mid-south area, has been professionally training
singers for the past twenty nine years. Her highly successful and innovative
teaching strategies, as well as her work as a vocal producer, accompanist,
composer and arranger, have made her one of the most sought after vocal
coaches in the region. Ms. Barrett’s students have excelled as grand
award winners in local, regional, and national competitions. In fact,
her clients have been successful in every area of the entertainment
industry, performing in Broadway and Las Vegas shows, on television
shows and cruise ships, in theme parks nationally and internationally,
as principals and leads for Broadway touring companies, as back up singers
for major artists, as well as being recording artists in their own right.
According to Dove Award winner and singer/song writer Clay Crosse, “Cindy
was such a key person in my early development as a singer/entertainer.
She pulled qualities out of me that I didn’t even know I had! I’m so
thankful to have worked with Cindy and to call her my friend.” Cindy
Barrett has a true passion for working with aspiring artists in the
entertainment industry. Not only does she teach the correct physical
techniques a singer must use to create a great sound and maintain a
healthy voice, she teaches the “Total Package”. In the highly competitive
market of today, being a great singer is just not enough! You have to
be top of your game in every aspect, from what you do on stage, how
you move, what you wear, microphone technique, and the list goes on
and on. Finally, and most essential, she instills in her clients, the
artist’s ‘must have’ technique ….the ability to make a CONNECTION with
the audience. For Cindy, this is when and where the MAGIC happens! If
you are ready to take the next major step in your career, then you are
ready for Cindy Barrett. (Proud vocal coach gloats here: BNT’s very
own, very talented, Julia Nolan was my student throughout her high school
years, and WOW, take a look at her now! Julia truly knows how to make
the CONNECTION!
Texas
Tom McKinney
Houston 281-367-7464
Dallas 214-499-3458 tom@tommckinney.net
Tom McKinney has been
a vocal technique teacher for more than 30 years. He studied voice with
Seth Riggs (LA) and Keith Davis (NYC) for a combined 35 years. Tom was
the 1st Metropolitan Opera Auditions Winner from these two teacher’s
studios in 1971. Tom is a former Level 5 and Education Management Team
Leader "Certified Speech Level Singing" Instructor of Seth
Riggs'.
The vocal technique taught by Tom is the same used by more than 300
major recording, movie, Broadway, and concert stars and they have amassed
more than 140 “Grammys", 12 “Tonys", and 8 Metropolitan
Opera Soloist Awards.
Tom works with stars like SOLANGE, and is the vocal technique consultant
for Music World. This is BEYONCE and Destiny’s Child’s production
company located in Houston, Texas.
“This technique is for anyone wanting vocal freedom in a relatively
short period of time. I teach in a way that allows a performer to sing
with the same comfortable, easily produced voice one uses, or should
use, when simply speaking because, in fact, singing is nothing more
than elongated speech. No matter if you are singing high, low, loud
or soft, nothing should feel different in your mouth or throat than
well produced speech. Your tone and the words you sing will always feel
natural to you and sound natural to your audience.”
Washington
The Voice Project
– Mary Beth Felker
503.284.9488 info@thevoiceproject.com
Mary Beth Felker is founder of the Voice
Project Studios in Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Formerly certified
as the only Seth Riggs/Speech Level Singing Associate in the area, Mary
Beth resigned in 2005 to pursue expansion of the Voice Project Artist
Development Program and Training Series – a progressive training
program for aspiring performing and recording artists. Mary Beth was
recently added as one of 16 elite vocal instructors worldwide to TC-Helicon’s
International Voice Council, www.voicecouncil.com. She is author of
TVP’s “Elements of Warming Up” Series and is in high
demand as a vocal expert on technique, production and therapy. www.thevoiceproject.com
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