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 NIcely Nicely and Emma is a Hotbox dancer in Throckmorton's Teen Theater Production of Guys and Dolls
Isa shone as a dancer in Marin School of the Arts' (MSA) Follies. Sabine wow'ed as the saucy Solange.
Annabelle will open on Dec 15 in the starring role of Annie with Young Performers Theater.
Gia was selected to go to Sacramento and sing with the All State Honor Choir!!
-Sophie and Lily, both Freshman, made it into the A capella group at the Branson School!
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!!
Adult student Nikki participated in a European songwriting and recording workshop. She'll be recording more originals this winter!
Julia Smith made it to Broadway !! She performs in Almost Famous. Congratulations, Julia!!
Gillian Eichenberger , my colleague who teaches at the studio, is creating magic with her Taylor Swift Tribute band.
Sofia Storey begins her Sophomore year in the musical theater department at Marymount Manhattan. Big Apple! She returned to her high school, Marin School of the Arts, to give a workshop on intimacy i theater. Doing great and giving back!!
Kayla's News
Nominated for best featured performance by SFBATTC for her role as Gramma in The Addams Family at Novato Theater Company.
Thirsty Ground, Beatles to Bluegrass Trio, will be announcing the release of their first CD featruing 9 originals. Stay tunned!! For more info: thirstygroundband.com