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Learn to Scream, Sing, Growl & Throat Sing! (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) (Portland)
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My lessons are 100% customizable to each individual student's needs and include all aspects of proper screaming, growling, sing-screaming and throat singing techniques. I will teach you how to access your false cords and primary cords (individually and together) properly. You will learn how to place your vocal tone in your chest, mixed and head voice using both sets of vocal chords without strain. Unlocking these techniques will greatly expand the amount of vocal styles your voice can produce. Perfect for anyone who wants to sing Metal, Punk, Rock & Roll, Hard Rock and more! My curriculum is great for beginners, intermediate and advanced vocalists alike.
I am based out of Portland, Oregon. Many of my vocal, guitar, bass, drum, piano and songwriting students in the Pacific Northwest music scene include band members from:
Unto Others (formerly known as Idle Hands)
Time Rift
Soul Grinder
Illusence (formerly known as Emissary)
Danava
Burial Clouds
No Red Flags
The Latter Day Skanks
Idolatrous
Hippie Death Cult
Kingdom Under Fire
Within The Pyre
Clad Undergrad
Hybrid Forms
Sea Sleeper
Chemical Annihilation
Martian Church
Stainless
Mooon
Triple Lutz
Fear of Dissolving
Dependent
Orcro
Yeet Cops
Dismal Reverie
Coffin Smasher
AoticEv
Captive Bolt Pistol
Shma
Punishment Suite
Murray Kitschmas
N.O.S (New Old Stock)
Luna Negra
Hair Puller
and more!
My vocal lessons will teach you:
False cord (secondary chord) technique for low growls, mid and high screams.
Proper breathing and centralizing of airflow utilizing different levels of vocal “heat” to maximize your tone.
How to properly warm up your entire range on both sets of vocal cords so you’ll never blow your voice.
How to increase vocal intensity without strain.
How to increase lung capacity to scream/sing longer.
Projection and vibrato.
Falsetto and how to combine it with false cord technique.
Tone placement for chest, head and mixed voice for both sets of vocal chords.
Lyrical enunciation (increase staccato and legato precision).
Vocal diction.
Balancing dynamics between singing, screaming, throat singing, etc.
Pitch training for melody and harmony (singing, sing-screaming and throat singing).
How to activate both sets of vocal cords at the same time (throat singing and sing-screaming).
Proper dieting and vocal health on what kinds of food, drinks, and habits to avoid.
My lessons also offer more options to learn about:
Audio production for studio and live performance.
Lyric, melody and harmony writing.
Songwriting.
Music theory.
Playing electric and acoustic guitar.
Playing electric and acoustic bass.
Keyboards.
Programming midi and software instruments.
Today's music industry.
Promoting, management, touring, networking, producing, merchandise branding, marketing and graphic design.
Software training in various types of Digital Audio Workstations.
Software training in Photoshop.
Music video production.
Music history.
Stage presence.
And much more...
My credentials include a Bachelor's of Arts in Music Industry & Technology with a Minor in Business Administration from California State University, Chico and an Associate of Science in Radio/Television/Film with an emphasis in Video Production from Butte College. I also have 18 years of experience in the industry as a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, midi/software programmer, lyricist & songwriter in many various types of Metal, Rock, Punk and Industrial-Goth bands. My background also includes many years of experience as a promoter, manager, talent buyer, sound engineer, producer and broadcaster.
My lesson rates for one on one instruction are:
$30 for 30 minutes
$60 for 1 hour
$90 for 1 hour and 30 minutes
$120 for 2 hours
*If you’re interested in recording a demo of original or cover songs, that is also a service I provide for students as well.
I am available to give lessons monthly, bi-weekly, weekly and multiple times a week. If you have any questions regarding lessons, please let me know, I'd be happy to assist. Simply click "reply" above to schedule your first lesson with me today. Please provide your name and contact information in your email.
Check out this promotional video I created of my current student covering Worldeater by Northlane:
https://vimeo.com/219442271
Here is also some examples of Tuvan/Mongolian/Tibetan throat singing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvyhxY54M3I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmo3fKeveo
*Please note: I have been fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and received my booster shot. Masks are optional for in-person lessons. Hand sanitizer provided upon request. Lessons are given at my music studio in NW Portland.