Our Voice Technique

Today is the day to release restrictions and set the REAL YOU free. No more pain and strain. No more lack of confidence. No more “not sounding good enough”. No more lack of strength and power. No more restrictions. We have the privilege of coaching singers and speakers on a one-to-one basis in the New York City area and thanks to developments of technology, we also help singers and speakers all over the world via web cam.

The procedure to book a lesson with me is very simple. Contact me here to arrange a time & day that is mutually open for both of us. Once that is decided, come back to this page and pre-pay for your lesson. It's as simple as that!

Private Voice Training with Kevin Richards

If you live close to Manhattan, NYC you can train 1-2 times per week like all of my students. You can also train once a week for 1-3 hours of you wish. If you live too far away for a weekly commute I have two other training options available.

Option One four singers outside the immediate NYC area is to travel here to NYC (train, bus, plane) and train with me for 1-3 hours per day for each day you're here. Singers who stay 1-2 weeks achieve fantastic results.

The Lesson Plan:
The first thing we're going to be doing is working with your vocal technique. We'll do exercises for extending your range (I'll be showing you how to sing very high notes comfortably and safely), how to control the tone of your voice, how to develop and control vibrato, and ear training (singing in tune). After I've got your voice in good shape through the use of exercises, I'll show you how to apply what you've learned to the songs you bring to work with me.

Our first lesson will last about 45 minutes. We'll take the first 15 minutes to go over the fundamentals. I'll be showing you pictures of what your vocal cords look like and explaining how they work to hit high and low notes. After the discussion will start the first part of your training which is the last half hour of your lesson. After the first lesson, all lessons are either 60 minutes (standard) or 90 minutes *(covers the same material but includes more ear training). If you're here for the intensive 3 hour per day program this is the way to go.

I like to have the singers I work with go through my "12 Step Fundamental Series" before we start working on songs. This will give you the skill you needs to be able to follow my direction in a song lesson.

After you've completed the "12 Step Fundamental Series" you have the option to start the "Advanced Vocal Technique Lessons". These lessons are 90 minutes in length and include training on a stage with a live PA. These are very intensive lessons for the serious singer.

Option Two for singers outside NYC is to train using internet video conferencing. I use SKYPE for video lessons. If we work on a specific exercise during your lesson I will send you an MP3 file of the exercise to practice with during the week. Most of my SKYPE students purchase my vocal course "Breaking the Chains" after the first couple of lessons so we can use that as a guide for their instruction. If you purchase a Skype lesson and my vocal course together you get both at a discounted price. To use SKYPE all you need is a webcam with sound and a high speed internet connnection.

OTHER TRAINGING SERVICES:

Performance and Audition Coaching:
Geared for the more accomplished artist and singer to gain a deeper, more complete understanding and approach to mastering their instrument and style, and how to showcase that talent for producers, casting directors and talent contests. Performance coaching offers more specific and targeted instruction to help you achieve a more complete performance.

Public Speaking Coaching & Conditioning:
Are you a public speaker, motivational coach, convention host or anyone that must speak for hours to large groups of people? Do you often lose your voice or get hoarse after only a couple hours of speaking? We offer voice training for executives, speakers, lawyers, actors, teachers, etc.