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"Voices that touch souls"

Black music has been blessed with some of the most 'stunning' & 'powerful' voices over the past 60 years, voices that have set the standard to which we all aspire.

How many of us have been inspired by the dynamic vocal performances of the 'queen of soul' Aretha Franklin, or been almost reduced to tears by the 'heart-wrenching' vocal renditions of Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, or Bebe & Cece?

This ability to 'capture the essence' of a song is not just confined to the 'oldskool', and the 'sangers' ethic has been embraced by a whole new generation of singers led by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Brian McKnight, Mary 'J' Blige, Rachelle Ferrell, India.Arie, Angie Stone, Beyonce Knowles et al.

 

 

The truth is there seems to be an endless list of singers (past & present) who have the 'skillz' to 'throw down' when its time to 'step up to the mic'.

So what is it about a voice that leaves the listener in awe, and can that even be
defined? Probably not, but one thing is for certain, each vocalist named here has developed a bunch of 'USP's' that have helped set them apart. It's in the tonal character, the style of phrasing, the vocal dynamics, the emotional interpretation, the style of add-lib, the individual vibe and so much more! Above all it's in the 'ability & desire' to 'combine & understand' the intricate elements of the voice that enable them to use their fine tuned instruments like 'true' musicians producing "voices that touch souls".

 
 

"Voices that touch souls are what we at 'Soul Singers' aim to produce and our programs of development are designed to achieve exactly that".
     

In order to meet the needs & requirements of all clients the vocal courses on offer are administered as either Individual classes or Group classes. Both of these types of course are of great benefit to clients seeking a more rounded vocal appreciation.

Individual Sessions
Individual sessions provide an ideal environment for a client to gain the full 'attention', 'expertise' & 'knowledge' of the voice coach, allowing the voice coach a better opportunity to get to know a clients voice. In this environment the coach can build a more in-depth understanding and profile of a clients vocal strengths & weaknesses, allowing the coach to design a course of lessons that best suit the clients personal needs.

Group Sessions
Group sessions are administered with the same intense, professional approach as individual sessions, but obviously lack the same level of personal attention. However group sessions provide a perfect environment for clients to interact with each other. Here clients can share experiences and learn from each others strengths & weaknesses. These sessions also provide an ideal environment for clients to perform where the audience are attentive, encouraging & supportive.