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What styles do you teach?

I have sung professionally and I teach all styles from gospel, blues, rock, pop, jazz, musical theater, classical, country and opera. I also have a Conservatory Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance. I sang in many different bands in Los Angeles for 20 years,  and also performed leading roles in Opera in Los Angeles, London, Austria, and New York.  I am also a published songwriter, and I teach songwriting.

What ages and levels do you work with?

I work with all ages and all levels from beginner to advanced.

What are your rates?

$25 Consultation Session (paid by going to http://www.singlikeastar.com/consultation.html and submitting payment through Paypal)

1/2 hour:   $55 per lesson-(4-5 lessons in a month, depending on # of weeks)

3/4 hr:       $82.50 per lesson-(4-5 lessons in a month, depending on # of weeks)

1 hr:          $110.00 per lesson-(4-5 lessons in a month, depending on # of weeks)

You will pay me by check for the first month's lessons, at the consultation session.  After that, payments will be debited automatically through APS (www.aps123.com)

How many lessons  will I need?

If you would like to be be a professional singer, you should consider consistent and ongoing voice lessons as a long term commitment.  Although my students progress very quickly, vocal study is a process.  Invest a year of training your voice, with at least a once weekly lesson (or more) and daily practice,  and you should be able to achieve your vocal goals.  If you want to go pro, you will need to continue vocal study throughout your career.

How are the lessons paid for?

Lessons are pre-paid by the month.  You will bring a check for the first month's lessons.  After that, lessons are paid through APS  (Automated Payment Systems) at the beginning of each month for the entire month.  Some months have five weeks and some have four.  APS is a highly secure system and has been in business for 30 years, with never a problem.  If you want to check them out their website is www.aps123.com.

Many voice teachers throughout the country use them, and no one has ever had any kind of issue. I provide you with the appropriate form, which you will bring to the intro session.

How do I reserve an introductory consultation session?

It’s easy! You go to http://www.singlikeastar.com/consultation.html, fill out the form, and then you click on $25 (Pay Now, through Paypal) to reserve your session  You will be contacted by e-mail, at the address you provided in the form, with a time in the schedule. 

What happens at the consultation session?

The introductory consultation is designed for us to meet briefly to see if we are a good fit, before you commit to the monthly lesson payment structure.  It is not a lesson.  I will ask you to sing a few basic scales so I can evaluate your voice to see where your technique is currently, and you will sing a portion of a song. Then we will discuss the studio policies and get you into the permanent weekly schedule. Please fill out and bring the APS form and Studio Policy Sheet sent to you when you register for the consultation.

How often will I take lessons?

A minimum of one lesson per week is necessary to make vocal progress. Consistency will ensure that you progress more quickly. Students may take more than one lesson per week. You may take 1 hour, ½ hour, or ¾ hour lessons. Lessons are at the same time every week- you pick a time that works for you, and that slot is reserved for you with your pre-payment.

Are the lessons recorded?

All you need to bring to the lesson is an SD card.  We record the lessons to the card, and you will be able to listen to the lesson on your computer using a USB card reader.  You can store the lessons on your iPod, make a CD, or practice from your computer. SD cards are inexpensive and can be purchased at an office supply store. You can store about 10 hours of lessons on a 2 gig  SD card and the sound is very good!

Where is your studio?

I teach in two locations: 

320 High Meadow Drive, Marietta 30068

28 Milton Ave, Alpharetta GA  30004-30009.

What is your teaching schedule? 

I teach 6 days per week, until 9pm.  I am at the Marietta studio on  Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. I am at the Alpharetta Studio on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We can find a convenient time for you!  Save time and gas by taking Web Cam lessons using Skype, iChat or a speakerphone.

What other instruction do you offer? 

I teach songwriting, keyboard, theory and ear training. Please visit the "Classes" page of this website at http://www.singlikeastar.com/classes.html for more information.

Who is Seth Riggs?

Seth Riggs is the originator of the SLS (Speech Level Singing) technique, which enables a singer to sing through the "bridges" of the voice easily, with no abrupt changes in power or quality, and no "breaks" in the voice. This revolutionary vocal technique is recommended by the producers of "American Idol", and is considered to be the standard of the recording industry today. For more info about Seth and the many stars who owe their careers to him, please visit www.sethriggs.com

What is Speech Level Singing? 

Speech Level Singing(SLS) is a revolutionary technique which enables you to sing without inappropriate muscular tension, in the same easily produced and effortless way that you speak (assuming your speaking voice is not constricted, forced, breathy, or pitched incorrectly).

What will this technique do for me?

You will have a healthy, strong voice with great high notes, and no strain. You will be able to sing in your “chest” voice, and you will learn to “mix” into the higher registers so your voice will be smooth with no “register breaks” and balanced throughout the range. Your range will extend dramatically. You will learn to sing with “soul”, emotion, and flexibility. Your voice will remain healthy for a lifetime of singing, if you continue to practice the principles of good vocal production.

Why do I need this training?

Very, very few people can teach themselves to sing.  Almost always, self taught singers incorporate incorrect muscles, push too much chest voice, or never learn how to get their vocal cords together correctly to get a clear sound.  You need a strong "mix" to be able to compete in today's vocal market.  The mix is the strong upper register which makes for an exciting sound.  Most singers either stay "stuck" in their chest voice, or they sing breathy and weak, using the sound they were taught in chorus class, which definitely does not work on the big stage!

Most voice teachers you find are teaching the outdated "choral" or "classical" style they were taught in school.  They do not know how to train voices for rock, pop, and gospel styles, so you are wasting your time and money going to them.  I was trained in Los Angeles, where SLS originated, and by its creator, Seth Riggs himself.  Check out his recommendation of me on my website. I sang in numerous bands in Los Angeles and did a lot of recording and touring, so I know the business.

This training will teach you to sing with a healthy, correct production that will develop the vocal sound YOU want to have for the music YOU want to sing! If you have been singing incorrectly, the exercises will help you correct bad habits. These exercises, if practiced faithfully, work because they automatically create the correct neuromuscular coordination, which continually improves as you continue to practice!

Will I still sound like myself if I train my voice?

YES!  SLS training will enable you to sing in any musical genre you choose, in a natural and free production which can be applied to any style. SLS singers can be found on broadway, at every major opera house in the world, and on every record label, singing in every possible musical style. SLS teaches you to sing freely and effortlessly in any vocal style with stamina, consistency, emotion, control, and power. We teach you how to be the best YOU, with your unique sound and quality, rather than forcing you to sound like someone else! In order to access the emotional powerhouse within, you need to have a reliable technique which will allow you to express all your emotions without worrying about your voice falling apart. You need to be free to perform from the heart. Training your voice with SLS will give you the vocal freedom to be a true artist.

What additional training do you offer?

As the Educational Advisor for the southeast states, I am responsible for bringing SLS education opportunities to anyone interested in vocal training. I encourage all students to participate in the SLS Master classes, which occur twice a year, in the Sspring and in the Fall. You will have the opportunity to work with Master teachers like Dean Kaelin who trained American Idol’s David Archuleta.  Please join the mailing list to get updates!  We would also love you to join us for our Summer Program in Los Angeles, designed for singers of all levels from beginner through professional, where you can have a voice lesson every day and take classes in everything from contract law, career promotion, stage performing, songwriting, and anything else you need to know to succeed in the music business.

Do you have connections in the music industry?

Yes, I maintain my connections with the music industry in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York, and I refer students who are ready to move forward with their careers.  Becoming connected with SLS through Sing Like A Star Studios is the best thing you can do to advance your career!  Connect on Endoora.com or MySLSWorld.com to associate with top producers, recording artists and talent agents!

What if I don't live in Atlanta, or don't want to drive in traffic?

I offer webcam lessons using Ichat (apple) or Skype (PC) These are inexpensive or free, and a webcam is inexpensive and easy to set up. I have taught lesson this way all over the US, and it really works! You can even take a lesson by speakerphone, or even cell phone!

Do you work with groups?

Yes. I teach songwriting, background vocal arranging, performance, style, and artist development.

How do the distance lessons work?

The process is just like the "regular lesson" process, but you don’t have to drive! You need an AIM or SKYPE account, and high speed internet service.

At your lesson time, sign in to AIM or ichat after hooking your webcam up to your computer.For iChat add me as a buddy! triciagrey@mac.com.  For Skype, it's triciagrey1. You can even record your lessons using "Conference Recorder", an inexpensive program available for download at http://ecamm.com. This great program records both the video and audio of your lesson, which you can see as many times as you like! 

What if I don't want to use webcam?

We can use Skype to do an audio- only lesson, or we can do lessons by speakerphone, or even cellphone.  There really is no reason not to have a lesson, with all these convenient methods available to you!

Why is SingLikeAStar! the studio for me?

SingLikeAStar! brings you an unusual combination- over 20 years of performing and teaching experience in all areas of voice- pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical singing as a professional, songwriting instruction, demo production, and preparation for university degree programs. Professional experience backed up with academic qualifications (Master's Degree in Music), and referrals of qualified students to music industry connections.

What is the best way to contact you?

Email is the fastest way to contact me. Information@singlikeastar.com.  If you have further questions that are not answered on the website, please give us a call at 404-432-1454.

How quickly can I expect to improve?

Most students tell me they notice dramatic improvement in range, power and tone immediately! The more consistently you practice, the quicker you will see results. The technique works very quickly, but only if you do your part- practicing every day, and consistent weekly lessons.   That is why we record the lessons using the SD card.

The smartest investment in your vocal future is a weekly (or twice weekly) SLS voice lesson and daily practice!