Marin County, California
Vocal lessons and performance training
Sing with artistry, joy and confidence
Working with Kayla is an absolute joy as everything she teaches has far-reaching effect. My singing has become much more natural and effortless after applying her principles. I heartily recommend her as a vocal coach for singers of any age or skill level.
- Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead
Be the singer you know you can be
We offer vocal technique and performance training specializing in musical theater, pop/rock, cabaret and country. Most of our students are performance-oriented teenagers, and we welcome all levels and all ages from 8+. We also work with adults, from beginners who have always wanted to sing, to working actors preparing for an audition, to recording/performing professionals.
"The only thing better than singing is more singing." -- Ella Fitzgerald
At right (above on mobile site): Jane Reagan, now an apprentice at New Rep Theater, Watertown, MA
Let's Do This!
Our goal is for singers to develop a solid grounding in vocal technique and a joyful confidence as performers. Vocal lessons include training and development of breathing coordination, vocal strength and relaxation, resonance and beauty of tone, and musical/dramatic understanding. We honor each singer's unique spirit while working to further develop their ability to make powerful emotional choices with their songs. In learning to become more present in every moment while singing, students grow as people and as sensitive artists who love their craft.
At left (above on mobile site): Cierra Potter, currently performing in NYC.
Lessons
Private lessons can be booked on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Students can choose hour-long, 45-minute or 30-minute sessions. Contact us to discuss your needs and what would best serve your musical growth!
Who's Performing Where and Other Happenings!
-Parker is Harold Hill in The Music Man by Northbay Theatrics. 76 Trombones!!
-William was cast as the Genie in Katya and Company's Aladdin. You go, William!
-Lily played Dorothy in her schools production of Wizard of Oz and Ariel in Rhythms Studio's The Little Mermaid. Wow, two shows at the same time!!
Julia Smith made it to Broadway !! She performs in Almost Famous. Congratulations, Julia!!
Gillian Eichenberger , my colleague who teaches at the studio, played Audrey In Little Shop of Horrors at 6th Street Playhouse, this January. She is director for Shakespeare in Love at Novato Community Theater.
Sofia Storey is in her Freshman year in the musical theater department at Marymount Manhattan. Big Apple! Sofia, you go, girl!
Ellie Lauter is in her Freshman year at Boston Conservatory. Yay, Ellie!
Juni Williard is in her Freshman year in the musical theater department at the Marin School of the Arts.
Jessica Jacobs, former student, is now a cantor serving her community with her beautiful singing. Well done, Jessica!
My news:
Excited to be cast as Grandmama in the Addams Family, Novato Theater Company, Sept 2023.
What a joy to have been music director for Matilda at Wade Thomas School in Feb. Awesome kids! YES theater produced it. Awesome people. Jenny Boynton directed.
Check out my trio--Thirsty Ground Band at thirstygroundband.com.