Lessons are offered by East Coast musician, Lindy LaFontaine. One-on-one singing lessons offer a safe and supportive environment to explore and develop your voice, learning projection and microphone technique (if desired) and working on a wide variety of repertoire and styles. Lessons are extremely relaxed and informal. Individual lessons to explore and develop your voice in all contemporary styles and genres. I do not tutor classical singers. Beginners and experienced performers welcome.
Current clients come from a variety of backgrounds, amateur and professional, from TV & the music industry to people starting completely from scratch. I have much experience working with beginner singers and those with confidence issues. My clients sing various popular genres, from Rock, Pop, Alternative, Folk & Metal to Musical Theater, Soul & Jazz.
I will work with you to develop many different skills needed by vocalists such as:
-Making your natural tone sound it's best and developing tones that don't come naturally
-Vocal Styles
-Mic Use
-Stage presence & Choreography
-Stage Fright
-Songwriting & Lyrics
-Arranging & Producing
-Accompanying yourself on Guitar, Keyboard & Percussion
Here's a little information about me:
Honors Graduate in Performing Arts, Music from Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Studied under Paul McCartney, Tracy Chapman, Mark Pearman (Sisters of Mercy), George Martin, and Malcolm Mclaren.
Singing professionally in England, Spain, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco and Las Vegas for over ten years.
Featured on CBS's Evening Magazine as one of the Bay Area's top Voice Instructors.
My students have gone on to be top contestants on American Idol, International Battle of the Bands and some now have major record deals.
Lessons are offered Monday - Friday, 11am-6pm to all ages and all levels of experience. Please email me with all days and times you are available and I will most likely be able to work with your schedule.
My rates vary by lesson length:
45 Minutes: $60
One Hour: $75
An Hour and a half: $120
I offer lessons in my home studio in South Berkeley, one block from the Ashby Bart station. I can also come to you for an additional fee depending on the distance from Berkeley.
The minimum cancellation notification time required by me is 24 hours. This gives me time to offer your canceled hour to someone on the waiting list. A student canceling with less than 24 hours notification FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER will be charged for the missed lesson.
Feel free to contact me anytime by email at:
Lessons@LindyLaFontaine.com
References are available upon request.
I look forward to working with you!
Lindy LaFontaine
www.LindyLaFontaine.com
Testimonials:
"I had always wanted to be a singer. However, years of people making fun of my voice and my inability to distinguish pitch kept me only singing at the private events in my shower. Lindy doesn't just follow some textbook approach to get you to sing better, but rather she learns your voice and tailors a program to take it exactly where you want it to go. I think that, just as important as her great ability to teach, is that she doesn't feed you a load of bull. Just because you pay her, doesn't mean she's going to tell you that you sound like a million bucks. What she will do, however, is take your ten bucks and turn it into at least ten thousand or much much more if you are willing to let her take you there."
-Christopher Williams
(from The Feeders)
"I have been a student of Lindy's for over 3 years. I am very passionate about music and I knew immediately that she was going to be the perfect teacher for me. Not only is she an excellent teacher but she is also an excellent musician with an amazing ear and has a lot of experience in the music world. I felt like I had found a little pot of gold. Lindy has helped me with all aspects of my music including voice, guitar, songwriting and production. I have now written countless songs in all different styles and I feel very comfortable with my musical abilities. I have recorded 2 albums by myself and with my band and I gig all the time. If you really are serious about becoming a great musician and having fun while learning, Lindy is the perfect teacher for you."
-Erin Thompson, aka Red
(from Eating Like Truck Drivers)
"When I met Lindy, I had many years' experience as a drummer, but most of my attempts as a singer were met with derision. Lindy helped me break down the bad habits I'd formed and build up good ones. Her immense amounts of vocal study and years of teaching allow her to effortlessly hone in on vocal problem areas and how to correct them. While most teachers run through the same exercises lesson after lesson, Lindy picks exercises and song assignments based on your technique shortcomings and your individual voice. I think even the most experienced singer can benefit from lessons with Lindy!"
-VJ Kapur
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