personal training
FOCUS ON the Art and Skills of the Voice
vocal technique  style  personal style  presentation 
Singing  Speaking  Performance  Songwriting 

Main Office:
VOCAL POWER SCHOOL
9826 COLUMBUS AVENUE
NORTH HILLS, CA 91343 USA                                      Vocal Power Method - Established 1966

Serving the greater Los Angeles area

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Howard Austin is a member of

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Our Mission: VOCAL POWER WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING SINGERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.  PROGRAMS INCLUDE: VOCAL TECHNIQUE  VOCAL STYLE  PERFORMANCE  SONG WRITING  CAREER GUIDANCE  PUBLISHING  VOCAL and MUSIC RELATED ISSUES 

Adults  Teens  Children  Beginner - Professional 

Newsletter  Endorsements 
Vocal Power Seminars  Master Classes 

PRIVATE TRAINING and COACHING

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The Vocal Power Method is taught by director,  Howard Austin and staff of career professionals who have been personally trained by Howard. Used by singers and teachers world-wide, the Vocal Power Method is a unique, effective approach to vocal technique, developed by Howard and Elisabeth whose combined backgrounds include B.S. and M.S. degrees in voice from the Juilliard School and years of teaching and performing experience in New York and Los Angeles.

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A simple step-by-step approach teaches you techniques in breath control, support, focusing the vocal cords, vibrato - how to control it, use it or eliminate it and how to use the four natural resonances. You also learn how to eliminate the register break for smooth and easy singing throughout the vocal range.

-----STYLE and PERSONAL STYLE

Become an expressive artist in any style - Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Gospel, Broadway or classical.  Learn effective phrasing and pronunciation.  Learn  creative improvisation - Explore the 'licks' & Blues influence.  Improvisational freedom leads you to finding and perfecting your own personal style.

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Physical & Visual Performance & Your Power of Communication - Gain confidence in your song presentation - powerful interpretation of lyrics, dynamic staging - skillful mic techniques - personal style and image......

PRIVATE SESSIONS IN PRESENTATION

Write from your heart and your experience - in that order.
great lyrics, rhythms, styling, chords & harmony, song marketing
Learn how to write songs with great `hooks' and contemporary `feel'. 

MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING

Learn sight-singing and harmony using the building blocks of music -- scales, intervals, chords and rhythms. Discover the 'grooves' of today's music as well as traditional styles. Easy step-by-step instruction in the basics of piano / keyboard and self accompaniment. 
SEE: ABCs Of Vocal Harmony

ENROLLMENT

FOR PRIVATE LESSONS OR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP:

An appointment may be made with VP director, Howard Austin for a consultation and introductory lesson. The fee of $25.00 is waived with a paid enrollment in 4 lessons or a workshop set up at this introductory session.

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Vocal Power Training WILL IMPROVE YOUR:
Pitch Accuracy  Range  Register Blending  Breath Extension for sustaining notes and singing long phrases  Vibrato Control, including speed variation, delayed vibrato and straight tone  Tone (Resonance) Control - Voice Coloring  Endurance: eliminate vocal fatigue  Diction  Expressive Phrasing  Improvisation  Versatility  Consistent Results - Confidence  Personal Style  Personal Presentation 

"Born To Sing" series and "Sing Like A Pro" CDs - Audio Tapes - Books - Videos have made these techniques available world-wide. (self-training courses)

Those who have benefited from Vocal Power Method include:

Brandon Adams, Michael Bays, Hadas Shalev, Jason Keating, Quinn Cummings, Tony Danza, Stephen Dorff, Melora Hardin, Nancy McKeon, Demi Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Priscilla Presley, Tanya Roberts, Deborah Shelton, Kristy Swanson, Cory Tyler, Nicki Vannice, Tracy Wells, Tiffany. Ten singers on "Star Search" including international Jr. Grand Champion - Robin Sung, / Jennie Kwan - "Miss Saigon", Cristina Paras - "Miss Saigon", Tyia Wilson - Star Search winner and Miss Black Teen-age America. 
CLIENT APPEARANCES: StarSearch(10 times), American Idol, the Grammys, the Academy Awards, People's Choice Awards, Disney Teacher Awards, Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium. 
RECORD DEALS with RCA, Geffen, MCA, Capitol, Sony & Excalibur / Back-up for Cher, Kenny Loggins, Motley Crue, Billy Idol.

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