secondsightmusic.com
Do you feel limited in your improvisational approaches?
Is your range and stamina where you'd like it to be?
Are you wanting to dig deeper into your song delivery?
Would you like to feel more at ease reading and understanding music?
How about creating your own songs and arranging them in a compelling way?
JAZZ / BLUES / GOSPEL / FOLK / POP / ALTERNATIVE / FREE IMPROVISATION
CLASSICAL / NORTH INDIAN RAGA / VOICE-OVERS
It's time for you to take The Next Step for your voice and experience a New Level of ease and self-expression!

"After years of touring, recording and performing
I have worked with many vocal teachers and coaches. Michael was extraordinary at quickly identifying and moving me through my current set of limiting constraints. In a short period of time, my voice improved greatly and I gained an excellent education and ability that I had not previously gotten from my formal training. His expertise of the voice was apparent quickly and his ability to personally pinpoint and apply the right techniques to my needs was very impressive.”

--Kane Minkus (touring vocalist/multimedia composer)

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You'll feel right at home singing in the most spacious and fully equipped music studio in the Bay Area--a veritable playground with a state-of the-art PA system, great grand piano and keyboards, percussion from around the world, recording equipment, and lots more...

 

"Today I am singing with a jazz a capella group where I continue to apply what I have learned from Michael. He provided me with tools and techniques that I can always use, especially when I need to break down chords and difficult rhythms, or face an array of other musical challenges. I can't recommend him enough!..."

-- Rae Anderson (vocalist/ pianist)



I've taught individuals and groups since 1974 and been a vocal consultant for the A Capella Summit, College of Marin, City College of S.F., award-winning "So Vo So", Sue Walden's "Flash Family" Company, the "Firedance" and "SpiritFire" magical arts festivals. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, I lead two different project bands and am currently finishing my eighth CD. I've also performed and recorded with members of Bobby McFerrin's "Voicestra" and recently revived his ground-breaking, 18-member "Mirabai Ensemble" which creates unique vocal / instrumental improvisations.


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Michael Smolens can be reached at (510)649-7993 /
if no answer, please try (510)684-4852.

You can e-mail him or read more at his web site, www.SecondSightMusic.com

Unlimited support for your lessons: call or e-mail me
and I'll answer any of your questions that same day.
Great Berkeley location ~ just minutes from the Bay Bridge.

You can also read advice on practicing and musical creativity or read some of the Words of Appreciation.