“Deborah artfully takes you under her wing with infinite patience, positive attitude, encouragement and clear masterful understanding of vocal mechanics and takes you to where you never thought you could go.”
– Alexander Leon, student

TEACHING
“Deborah artfully takes you under her wing with infinite patience, positive attitude, encouragement and clear masterful understanding of vocal mechanics and takes you to where you never thought you could go.”
– Alexander Leon, student

TEACHING
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She artfully takes you under her wing with infinite patience, positive attitude, encouragement and clear masterful understanding of the vocal mechanics, and takes you to where you never thought you could go. I can sing not just adequately. In less than a year I sing better than many pro’s out there (I know this from my own long experience in the music world). I almost can’t believe it! Sure my music background and experience helped. But believe me, it’s not that I finally got it after many, many years. Deborah made it happen! I am sure that she can make it happen for anyone!
I always loved singing but I had no clue about voice techniques and easily strained my voice after singing a few songs. Since taking lessons with her I have a much better understanding of how my voice works as an instrument and I don't strain my voice as easily as before. She has great experience and always finds a way to help me with my challenges. She is wonderful and I definitely can recommend her!"
Singing on stage is much more comfortable for me now that I have Deb's bag of tricks in my back pocket."
Deborah's teaching is effective, supportive and fun. Step by step I am finding my voice. I have been very excited about voice lately. I can't wait to get in the car and practice. I am very grateful to Deborah."
After the cast list went up, I was so excited. The director actually came up to me afterwards and asked me if I’d been taking voice lessons; I said that I had a new teacher and she said, ‘What’s her name, I must take lessons from her myself!'
Deb made me feel like a superstar. Deb is a beautiful soul and was my inspiration to start writing my own songs. I recommend her to everyone!
She has a voice anatomy chart on her wall and explains how the voice really works. She applies scientific principles to the exercises that she has developed to teach her students. Best of all, the lessons were fun! I will never lose this ability now that I have it, because I can do these exercises on my own to keep my voice at this powerful level.
Deborah is an exceptional vocal teacher. She’s hip, patient, encouraging and fun to work with. The method that she teaches builds on everyone’s natural talent (yes people, we all can sing!). At the end of each lesson, she gives you a recording of the lesson so that you can practice at home. Deborah is also a talented musician, songwriter and singer. Check out her cd’s or a live performance if you get the chance!
I wanted a teacher who would help me develop but not try to make me sound like I was in a musical or an opera. I really wanted to learn to sing rock and pop songs. She was the first teacher who seemed to “get” it and, listening to some of her music, I could hear that she had that natural sound I was after.
Her relaxed teaching style and encouraging feedback really helped me overcome the bad habits I learned singing along with Rush in my car. 🙂 I’ve noticed significant changes in my singing over the months. If you’re looking for a singing teacher who will listen to you and help you figure out how to improve I strongly recommend her.
Deb has a great ear, is fun to work with, and is very supportive. She’s a great teacher and I wish I’d found her sooner!
LESSONS
I teach voice, guitar, songwriting, and performance and recording skills from my studios in San Jose and Menlo Park, California. Many of my students focus on vocal technique exclusively; whereas others work on a combination of skills. Students may also take online/virtual lessons via webcam and skype. It is always an honor to guide my students in the process of gaining the skills and confidence to free the music that is within them.
Voice
I teach a vocal method that is effective for all levels of singers, from people who claim “they can’t sing” to professionals who want to strengthen their vocal technique. Scores of Grammy Award winners, Metropolitan Opera singers, and pop music stars – Stevie Wonder, Amy Lee, Natalie Cole, Al Jarreau, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Prince, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Anthony Kiedis, and Annie Lennox, to name a few – use the same method to expand their vocal range, flexibility, and strength.
As students develop a kinesthetic awareness of how their bodies work during singing, they gain confidence, their range expands, and they are able to sing with greater ease and freedom through their entire range. As singers improve their technical proficiency, I help them develop their own style and learn how to interpret songs in their own voice.
Recording & Performance
I coach students in performance and recording skills by analyzing students’ live performances or studio sessions. I love to help students improve their stage presence, pacing and stamina, microphone technique, and emotional delivery of live and recorded performances. I also help performing artists integrate singing, playing, performance, style, and stage presence, and advise performers on the creation of album projects.
Guitar
I teach beginning guitar to students of all ages and musical experience. Students will learn to read and play from written music as well as understand beginning music theory. Students also focus on how to play guitar accompaniment, so they can play and sing at the same time.
Songwriting
I teach beginning and advanced students how to write meaningful, well crafted songs. You will learn how to write lyrics, melodies, and instrumental accompaniment that express your unique sound.
