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"Some of the best singing voice specialists are also licensed speech-language pathologists. This combination is optimal." —Heman-Ackah & Titze, Journal of Singing, 2002

Singers at all levels and styles sometimes benefit from a fresh set of ears & eyes to complement the guidance of your regular teacher or coach.

Sometimes a teacher is puzzled by something in your voice that's not responding to their normal method. Maybe you've hit a plateau, just not making the progress you want. Or you're heading into an important audition, not feeling 100% sure you've got the best technique for the job.

Maybe you are coming back to serious vocalizing after months or even years away from regular training, and the muscle-memory of fabulous singing is just a little distant or dim. A workshop or master-class wouldn't offer the individual tune-up you crave. This is work that I love: refining and reviving technique; figuring out where the glitches are in a voice; and finding the quickest road to even better singing.

It's typically a short-term project. In one to six sessions, we review and fine-tune the fundamentals of posture, alignment, resonance placement. I usually give you homework, to help you experience and anchor the right balance between relaxation and strength in the body, breath, and vocal muscles.

If frustration with your voice has taking on a life of its own; if you feel your confidence wavering; or you sense blocks in the subtler energy-flow that supports the voice, I may go into intuitive space for guidance. I can also incorporate some energy healing or cakra-balancing techniques in combination with direct voice work.

I don't focus on style or repertoire. That is left to your regular teacher. And your primary teacher is always welcome to attend sessions with you.

Click here for the scheduling calendars, if you think I can help you. Remember that nearly all services can be offered via Skype, as an alternative to in-person.

" I was working with a client who had a history of vocal damage.... I wanted to make sure that we were on the best road to keeping her singing healthy and free. I set up a joint session for us to work with Joanna, and she was able to get into some root-cause pain and tension that my client was simply living with and accepting as her normal state. Joanna made some specific recommendations that helped my client and me to map a clear path for easier progress.

Working with Joanna helped me as a teacher to ensure that I was offering the best, most informed instruction. Call her. She will only compliment what you already do as a teacher, and you will be amazed at what you learn."

—Dan Calloway, www.MyLAVoiceTeacher.com

“Joanna has been instrumental in getting my voice back into shape... I am very pleased with my results.”

— student