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Marzuki Grinage Vocal Studio - Oakland, CA.

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LEARN THE SETH RIGGS SPEECH LEVEL SINGING METHOD - THE TECHNIQUE OF LEGENDS!
What do Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyonce, Luther Vandross, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Ray Charles, Amy Lee (Evanescence,) Tamia, Lincoln Park, Barbara Streisand, David Archuleta (Top 2 on American Idol,) Anita Baker, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Josh Groban, Deborah Cox, Shanice, Phillip Webb (Opera Star, who recently replaced Luciano Pavorotti in the "The Three Tenors,") all have in common? They have all used the Speech Level Singing Technique along with over 120 Grammy Award winning vocalists! For more on Seth Riggs and Speech Level Singing please visit; www.sethriggs.com
SLS is the most recognized vocal technique in the world! With some of the world's top celebrities using this technique, and with over a million students, the SLS technique will help you stand above the competition. There are no better voice and singing lessons in Oakland, San Leandro and the San Francisco Bay Area!
Now the same singing technique the pros use is available to you. Learn to sing with a strong clear and flexible voice over a range you never dreamed possible. No matter what style of music you sing- Pop, Rock, Gospel, Opera, or Musical Theater - Seth Riggs's approach to voice training is the proven method.
***A SINGER'S MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO SING HIGHER NOTES***
1) STRAINING - Many improperly trained singers push their low (chest) voice up too high (which sounds like yelling.) This is very harmful to the vocal cords and can lead to fatigue, hoarseness, vocal nodules, hemorrhaging.
2) CRACKING/DISCONNECTING INTO "FALSETTO"- Falsetto is a breathy sound which results from the vocal cords not closing properly (like they do when we speak correctly.) Singing in Falsetto results in limited strength/expression and is also damaging to your vocal cords over time. Did you know that whispering creates edema, swelling of the vocal cords?
SLS IS THE SOLUTION: If you sing with closed vocal cords and a low, stable larynx (Adam's apple,) you will be able to sing smoothly from low to high through the breaks in your voice and be able to more easily focus on the art of singing because your voice is consistent, strong and healthy! Whether you are singing soft or loud, low or high, you should sing using the same vocal posture as when you speak. SLS uses special exercises that create this balance in the voice automatically. All you need to do is practice with your recorded personalized lesson CD for 15-30 minutes a day to start experiencing dramatic improvements in your voice!
In a world where there is more and more competition, a singer needs to be able to depend on their voice. If you are straining to sing those high notes or breaking into falsetto you will have vocal problems at some point and at the very least a limited range/style. Many careers have been cut short due to vocal abuse.
I am a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique and am currently the only Certified SLS teacher in Oakland and San Leandro CA. Contact me to schedule a no commitment trial lesson. (At regular rate.) I guarantee that you will experience positive changes in the first lesson! Application of technique to songs is also offered (any style.) It is not uncommon for the first Speech Level Singing lesson to resolve difficulties that have been troubling a student for many years.
My students include Professional Singers, Actors, Teachers and Beginners.
LOCATION: Oakland Voice Studio @ 7th Ave & Park Blvd. Lessons also available in San Leandro.
RATE: $35 Per Half Hour (includes your personalized lesson exercises and song application recorded on CD.) 24 hours notice required for cancellations. Beginners are welcome!
Contact Marzuki Grinage @ (510) 866-3046 or email to schedule a lesson or for more info

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 02/01/2008
Band Website: http://www.innerphonic.com
Band Members: STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"I was introduced to the SLS method and with that Marzuki not only taught me how to use my gift in a better way, he made it incredibly easy for me to get better at singing. My first aid from him came in preparation for American Idol 2010 season (which I made Top 135 out of estimated 10,000 in Los Angeles) which I know wouldn't have been possible with out Marzuki. My success from the auditions is only what I hope to be the beginning of my progression as a vocalist. However I owe a tremendous deal of my progress to Marzuki, for his patience, positive feedback and support. I recommend his teachings to any singer that is serious about singing and wants to take their voice a step further."

Jason Hunter -

"Learning Marzuki's vocal technique has allowed me to have much freedom with my voice. I've gained power and consistency and leave gigs feeling satisfied. He pushes me to explore my abilities and to incorporate my full range seamlessly in performances. I'm grateful for his guidance and support."

Lina Torio-Luna, vocalist with the band Mestiza -

"My voice teacher Marzuki Grinage - Speech Level Singing rocks! I didn't think singing could ever be this fun. The quality of my voice is really improving with his patient style. Also, I no longer lose my voice after shows with my band Sentinel. Of course there is always room for improvement, but I feel I'm on the road to singing like the professionals - the likes of Evanescence and Paramore."

Tarabud, vocalist with the band Sentinel -

"Since working with Marzuki, gone are the days of being out of breath when I sing and feeling like I'm singing through my nose. My confidence has grown tremendously now that I am learning the right way to use my voice. Marzuki has a way of explaining things in simple terms I can understand. Even though it's only been a couple months since my lessons started, I've come further than in the last 10+ years singing on my own."

Chayla Smtih -

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Influences: Seth Riggs, Dave Stroud, Dean Kaelin, Shelly Franklin Rose, Wendy Parr, Greg Enriquez, Michael Goodrich, E. Herbert Caesari.
Sounds Like:

Speech Level Singing Instructor Dean Kaelin, American Idol's David Archuleta Voice Teacher interview on Fox 13.
Stevie Wonder & Aretha Franklin "Until You Come Back To Me" (Listen To How Stevie Sings Her Pitches!)

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

SENTINEL - Chosen by LIVE 105 FM for Top 15 bands competition - VOTE!

SENTINEL made the top 15 bands from the Bay Area on LIVE 105 FM.  Vote for us to open up NOT SO SILENT NIGHT at Oracle Arena, on December 11th. This year you don't need to register. Only one vote per...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:02:00 GMT

SLS Vocal Intensive with Greg Enriquez Nov 7th in San Francisco

Click Here To Register San Jose - Vocal Masterclass - Learn the singing techniques of legends Speech Level Singing Vocal Masterclass open to the public. All ages, levels and styles! Date: ...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:42:00 GMT

TALENT SEARCH with legendary producer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Seth Riggs!

Seth Riggs is participating as a judge on a new talent search called, "Have You Got Talent". With legendary producer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. Any students tha...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:43:00 GMT

New Video by SENTINEL - "All That's Necessary"

"My voice teacher Marzuki Grinage - Speech Level Singing rocks! I didn't think singing could ever be this fun. The qual...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:59:00 GMT

Esmée Denters - David Stroud Voice Lesson -VIDEO!


Posted by on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:06:00 GMT

MICHAEL JACKSON - SETH RIGGS SUMMER VOCAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP!

Seth Riggs Summer Vocal Program is offering a last minute opportunity to attend our blow out summer program! We are extending this scholarship to singers who would love to participate in our program, ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Esmee Denters, Marie Digby, Seth Riggs Video Interview at The Seth Riggs Vocal Studio

Get to know Justin Timberlake's new artist, Esmée Denters and Marie Digby at SLS studios, owned by Seth Riggs.
Posted by on Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:22:00 GMT

MICHAEL JACKSON - A LOSS OF A LEGEND. SETH RIGG'S MICHAEL JACKSON STATEMENT

Read Seth Rigg's Official Statement on www.endoora.com
Posted by on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:48:00 GMT

PUNK FUNK MOB - New Videos/ Sign the Email List

www.myspace.com/punkfunkmob
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:55:00 GMT

LEDISI and STEVIE WONDER -Watch The Video!


Posted by on Sat, 09 May 2009 12:18:00 GMT