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Learn The Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique, Guitar and Bass lessons in Oakland and San Leandro. There are no better voice and singing lessons in Oakland, San Leandro and the San Francisco Bay Area!

LEARN THE SETH RIGGS SPEECH LEVEL SINGING METHOD - THE TECHNIQUE OF LEGENDS!

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! (510) 866-3046 - www.myspace.com/marzukigrinagevocalstudio

SLS is used by singers such as Stevie Wonder, David Archuleta, Prince, Luther Vandross, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Ray Charles, Amy Lee (Evanescence,) Julio Iglesias, Josh Groban, Phillip Webb (Opera Star, who recently replaced Luciano Pavorotti in the "The Three Tenors,") among many others. For more on Seth Riggs and Speech Level Singing please visit; www.sethriggs.com

Now the same singing technique the pros use is available to you. Learn to sing with a strong clear and flexible voice over a range you never dreamed possible. No matter what style of music you sing- Pop, Rock, Gospel, Opera, or Musical Theater - Seth Riggs's approach to voice training is the proven method.

***A SINGER'S MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO SING HIGHER NOTES***

1) STRAINING - Many improperly trained singers push their low (chest) voice up too high (which sounds like yelling.) This is very harmful to the vocal cords and can lead to fatigue, hoarseness, vocal nodules, hemorrhaging.

2) CRACKING/DISCONNECTING INTO "FALSETTO"- Falsetto is a breathy sound which results from the vocal cords not closing properly (like they do when we speak correctly.) Singing in Falsetto results in limited strength/expression and is also damaging to your vocal cords over time. Did you know that whispering creates edema, swelling of the vocal cords?

SLS IS THE SOLUTION: If you sing with closed vocal cords and a low, stable larynx (Adam's apple,) you will be able to sing smoothly from low to high through the breaks in your voice and be able to more easily focus on the art of singing because your voice is consistent, strong and healthy! Whether you are singing soft or loud, low or high, you should sing using the same vocal posture as when you speak. SLS uses special exercises that create this balance in the voice automatically. All you need to do is practice with your recorded personalized lesson CD for 15-30 minutes a day to start experiencing dramatic improvements in your voice!

In a world where there is more and more competition, a singer needs to be able to depend on their voice. If you are straining to sing those high notes or breaking into falsetto you will have vocal problems at some point and at the very least a limited range/style. Many careers have been cut short due to vocal abuse.

I am a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique and am currently the only Certified SLS teacher in Oakland and San Leandro CA. Contact me to schedule a no commitment trial lesson. (At regular rate.) I guarantee that you will experience positive changes in the first lesson! Application of technique to songs is also offered (any style.) It is not uncommon for the first Speech Level Singing lesson to resolve difficulties that have been troubling a student for many years.

My students include Professional Singers, Actors, Teachers and Beginners.

LOCATION: Oakland Voice Studio @ 7th Ave & Park Blvd. Lessons also available in San Leandro.

***Each lesson includes your personalized lesson exercises and song application recorded on CD.

24 hours notice required for cancellations. Beginners are welcome!

Contact Marzuki Grinage @ (510) 866-3046 or email to schedule a lesson or for more info


GUITAR - BASS & SONGWRITING LESSONS I've been teaching for many years, and have been playing, writing music, recording and performing for over 20 years in many styles of music including Funk, R&B, Blues, Rock, Metal, Punk, Pop and Jazz. Learn technique, music theory, ear training, songs, composition, arranging, style, songwriting, use of equipment on stage/in the studio, and more! Beginners are more than welcome.

I have performed and or recorded with members of Santana, Sly And The Family Stone, Graham Central Station, The Gap Band, Toni Tony Tone!, The Wailers, John Lee Hooker, and Con Funkshun among others. My teaching approach emphasizes the development of your personal style and the addressing of your specific needs. Whether you want to learn music theory, technique, or just want to have fun learning your favorite songs & "licks", I have consistently been able to help my clients to achieve their goals. If you're creating music, improvising, or want to know WHY your favorite songs sound so good, by understanding the underlying logic of why chords and scales work well together you will gain mastery of expression and productivity. Beginners are more than welcome. For more info about me and my teaching, including video examples of my playing please visit: www.myspace.com/funk2punk ---

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Seth Riggs
Website for world renown vocal coach Seth Riggs, the creator of Speech Level Singing.
Q&A With Seth Riggs- Goodrich Vocal Studio
From the Website of Michael Goodrich, a level 5 and IMT teacher of the Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique.
Dave Stroud
Dave Stroud is a top Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing teacher and the man who Seth called "The best vocal coach in the Bay Area."
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