Welcome to the official website of musician and teacher Marzuki Grinage!
What do Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Anita Baker, Tamia, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Amy Lee (Evanescence,) Kelly Clarkson, Marie Digby, Regina Spektor, David Archuletta, Ozzy Osbourne and over 120 Grammy Award winners have in common?
They have all used the Speech Level Singing Technique!
Marzuki Grinage is a Certified Voice Instructor of the Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique in Oakland, CA. SLS is the most recognized vocal technique in the world!
With some of the world's top celebrities using this technique and with over a million students, the SLS technique will help you stand above the competition.
There are no better voice and singing lessons in Oakland, San Leandro and the San Francisco Bay Area! *Guitar, Bass and Songwriting lessons are also offered.
For more info on Lessons call (510) 866-3046 or visit the "Lessons & Links" page.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS;
"I was introduced to the SLS method and with that Marzuki not only taught me how to use my gift in a better way, he made it incredibly easy for me to get better at singing. My first aid from him came in preparation for American Idol 2010 season (which I made Top 135 out of estimated 10,000 in Los Angeles) which I know wouldn't have been possible with out Marzuki. My success from the auditions is only what I hope to be the beginning of my progression as a vocalist. However I owe a tremendous deal of my progress to Marzuki, for his patience, positive feedback and support. I recommend his teachings to any singer that is serious about singing and wants to take their voice a step further." Jason Hunter -
"Marzuki is the best voice instructor I've ever worked with. Ever since I've been attending Marzuki's lessons I've noticed a huge difference in my singing and range capabilities. I was always a good singer but Marzuki is by far the frosting on the cake. I am more motivated than ever to pursue my singing career with confidence thanks to Marzuki."Rachel Marie -
"Learning Marzuki's vocal technique has allowed me to have much freedom with my voice. I've gained power and consistency and leave gigs feeling satisfied. He pushes me to explore my abilities and to incorporate my full range seamlessly in performances. I'm grateful for his guidance and support." Lina Torio-Luna, vocalist with the band Mestiza -
"My voice teacher Marzuki Grinage - Speech Level Singing rocks! I didn't think singing could ever be this fun. The quality of my voice is really improving with his patient style. Also, I no longer lose my voice after shows with my band Sentinel. Of course there is always room for improvement, but I feel I'm on the road to singing like the professionals - the likes of Evanescence and Paramore" Tarabud, vocalist with the band Sentinel -
"Since working with Marzuki, gone are the days of being out of breath when I sing and feeling like I'm singing through my nose. My confidence has grown tremendously now that I am learning the right way to use my voice. Marzuki has a way of explaining things in simple terms I can understand. Even though it's only been a couple months since my lessons started, I've come further than in the last 10+ years singing on my own." Chayla Smith -
"Working with Marzuki has been an amazing experience. His patience and dedication to teaching and improving his students has been an inspiration! After searching, for what seems like forever for a vocal instructor I was fortunate enough to find Marzuki. Now I drive almost an hour each way to visit him and he is worth every minute of the drive! As long as I have a say in it I will always be a student of Marzuki Grinage!! Thank you Marzuki!" Bradley Holloway-
"Marzuki is a fantastic teacher. I've felt & heard results from the very first lesson! He's also helped me with my songwriting and understanding of the music business." Angela Tamayo -
Marzuki Grinage provides top notch Voice Lessons, Guitar Lessons, Bass Lessons, Songwriting Lessons and Artist Development in the East Bay Area within a 15 mile radius of Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Piedmont, Montclair, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Hayward, Dublin, El Ceritto, Emeryville, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Concord, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Livermore, Martinez, Newark, Union City, Fremont and Albany. -
Marzuki Grinage is a vocalist/guitarist from Oakland, CA. whose fusion of R&B/Soul/Rock music echoes Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Prince and Marvin Gaye. Marzuki is currently performing with his band SOUND OF SOULS featuring keyboardist/vocalist Simon Russell (The James Brown Band/ Pete Escovedo) drummer Billy "Shoes" Johnson (Santana/Donny Hathaway/Frankie Beverley and Maze/Patti LaBelle/Robben Ford) and bassist Robert Watson (James Brown/Joss Stone/Oleta Adams.)
Marzuki has performed and or recorded with members of Santana, Sly And The Family Stone, Graham Central Station, The James Brown Band, The Gap Band, Toni Tony Tone!, The Wailers, John Lee Hooker, and Con Funkshun among others. Marzuki is also a multi- instrumentalist /songwriter/recording engineer/producer who has contributed to many projects as well as helped to develop Artists to their fullest potential.
When Santana vocalist Vorriece Cooper recorded songs to offer Santana for his Supernatural CD project, he asked Marzuki to play guitar on the recordings. More recently Marzuki's guitar and bass playing with the Punk Funk Mob helped the band to capture the attention of Angelo Moore (singer for Fishbone,) which led to Punk Funk Mob signing with Mooremapp records (a label owned by Angelo and Keno Mapp.)
Other personal projects have gained the interest and support of legendary artists such as Al Anderson (guitarist for Bob Marley and The Wailers/Lauryn Hill) and D'wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone!
Check out the bio page for more info! *Stick around, listen to some music and let us know if you like the sound! If you want to be notified immediately of special events, news, free music and new CD releases, please join the Email List or sign the Guestbook. There's much ahead for Marzuki Grinage and SOUND OF SOULS including the highly anticipated full length Solo CD and upcoming special performances! -
Prepare for your American Idol Audition! iChat, Skype, In Person (Oakland, CA.) - August 15, 2010
I'm a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing (SLS) Technique. American Idol officially endorses SLS as their recommended vocal technique, they also re-packaged the Seth Riggs Singers Advantage SLS training program and sell it as "American Idol Singers Advantage."
SLS is used by Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, as well as Michael Jackson (R.I.P) Stevie Wonder, Prince, Regina Spektor and over 120 Grammy Award Winners.
Student Testimonial - "I was introduced to the SLS method and with that Marzuki not only taught me how to use my gift in a better way, he made it incredibly easy for me to get better at singing. My first aid from him came in preparation for American Idol 2010 season (which I made Top 135 out of estimated 10,000 in Los Angeles) which I know wouldn't have been possible with out Marzuki. My success from the auditions is only what I hope to be the beginning of my progression as a vocalist. However I owe a tremendous deal of my progress to Marzuki, for his patience, positive feedback and support. I recommend his teachings to any singer that is serious about singing and wants to take their voice a step further." Jason Hunter -
Contact Marzuki Grinage @ (510) 866-3046 or email to schedule your lesson in person (Oakland, CA.) or online using iChat or Skype.
