WHAT IS VOICE COACHING FOR STAGE AND STUDIO? The concept of Chad's coaching is to produce your tones with the ease of speaking. The use of the outer muscles is eliminated and the vocal cords are allowed to function in their natural manner by shortening and thinning for the higher notes. The larynx stays in a relaxed position throughout the entire range of the singer.
WHY GET VOICE LESSONS IF I CAN SING ALREADY? Vocal cords are like muscles and with proper training you can get a lot more out of them. With age and use your vocal cords can become sore, developing nodules which could end a career. Chad's techniques will get you through these hazards safely and unleash all of your potential on stage and in the studio.
DOES CHAD TEACH OPERA, JAZZ AND ALL GENRES OF MUSIC No - Chad gives you the vocal coordination you need, enabling you to sing any style you want.
HOW MANY LESSONS DO I NEED? This is very much like fitness. Some need a coach to get through a problem area; others want to continually refine their skill. Chad can solve range and mix problems in a single lesson, but many have been students on-and-off for their entire careers. There are coaches who are often called in before recording sessions. Chad is one of these coaches.
I HEAR A LOT ABOUT BAD COACHES RUINING VOICES. IS THIS A REAL PROBLEM? Sadly, yes. A bad coach can lead a singer into physically harming their vocal cords. The good news is that in many cases the damage can be undone. The other problem is teaching bad habits that can prevent a singer from maximizing their voice. It is not uncommon for Chad to work with experienced singers and increase their range dramatically in a handful of lessons.
CAN YOU BE TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD TO START SINGING? Not really. If a student can understand the music, they can work to improve their energy and control - thus becoming more able to accomplish their goals.