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KATHY KENNEDY
Kathy is a certified Level 5 Speech Level Singing Instructor and member of the Instructor Management Team. She has been studying the SLS technique since 1994.
Kathy has enjoyed a long performance career in the San Francisco music scene. As a lead singer in one of the Bay Area's most sought-after party bands, she has performed before thousands at corporate events around the world, opening for acts like Sheryl Crow, Donna Summer and Tony Bennett. Kathy has also had the opportunity to sing back-up vocals with Mickey Thomas Starship, Bonnie Raitt, and has recorded with Eddie Money and Elvin Bishop. A songwriter as well, she has put together bands of her own, handling rehearsals, promotion, and booking. Her experience as a performing singer has given her the first-hand knowledge to help other singers deal with issues of live performance such as bad sound systems, how to communicate with musicians, and how to keep ones voice intact through tough situations.
Kathy discovered Seth Riggs method in 1994. Unsatisfied with the belting method she had originally been taught, she knew there must be an easier way to produce high notes in her own voice. She found what she was looking for in Speech Level Singing, and began teaching voice in 1995, armed with a strong desire to help others benefit from this great method.
Kathy has been a voice instructor at Seth Riggs Summer Vocal Program in Los Angeles, The Bluebear School of Music in San Francisco, and has also taught classes at The West Coast Songwriters Conference, The Blue Star Music Camp and at Rising Stars Boot camp.
Now co-owner of The Voice Studio in San Francisco, she greatly enjoys working with people of all levels. Kathy has a wonderful ability to meet each student at their level, whether beginners or seasoned pros. Her students have included members of Stevie Wonder's band (2008 tour) and The Matches. She has also helped students prepare for lead roles in West Side Story, Hair, and Grease.
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SPENCER WELCH
After a successful career as a recording artist, studio musician, and producer, Spencer Welch is a Certified Speech Level Singing� (SLS) Master Instructor keenly qualified to help aspiring and professional singers develop healthy, marketable voices. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Spencer is often called upon to prepare recording artists and actors for studio, concert, theatre and film work. His clients include artists signed to Universal, Interscope, Capitol, and Integrity Hosanna.
Prior to establishing the Spencer Welch Vocal Studio in 1997, Spencer toured the US, Canada, and South America for four years as a member of the recording group Rhythm & News on Word Records. He also sang, played keyboards, and produced recordings for legendary artist Randy Bachman. At the 2008 GMA Canada Covenant Awards, Spencer received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Canadian music industry.
As a member of the Instructor Management Team (IMT), Spencer is one of eight SLS Master Instructors in the world and a leading expert in the field of vocal function and application. Spencer trains Speech Level Singing� teachers the world over and travels to lecture on vocal technique. With a life spent on the road and in the studio, Spencer understands the challenges vocalists face. Whether he is warming up a recording artist before a concert or working with a complete beginner, Spencer is passionately committed to taking singers to a whole new level.
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DAVE STROUD
Dave Stroud is more than just another voice teacher. Over the last 25 years he has not only learned to analyze voices and quickly get them balanced and functioning easily, but he has developed skills on multiple levels that help accelerate vocalists towards their goals.
In 1995 he began working on developing a certification program for teachers of singing He currently is CEO of Speech Level Singing and runs an impressive operation with hundreds of voice teachers worldwide within this program. Using the business skills he developed as a young entrepreneur while at university, he opened a very successful night club which was in operation for almost 20 years. A few years later he began printing and distributing a vocal magazine called "connecting voices". These business ventures helped him see the professional side of developing singers not only as artists, but also as brands to truly succeed in the commercial world.
Now, production companies, producers, managers and studios use him to help get artists ready for market, as well as Record Labels to augment the A&R process with their artists. Recently, after giving Justin Timberlake a lesson, Justin had him begin working with all the artists on Tennman Records (Justin's label with Interscope) which include(S) YouTube stars Esmee' Denters, Brenda, and Elliot from Freesoul. Interscope then had him begin development with a new Group called "Hemphill Kids", an impressive family group of 5 kids, in the style of The Jacksons.
Most recently, Dave's adventures have put him on the road working with American Idol top 10, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta and home in LA working with lead singer Scott Stapp from CREED, the very talented actress from the movie Akeelah and the Bee KeKe Palmer , and TOPOL for the tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Over the years many stars and productions have come to Dave to have him evaluate their voices and get them on track for all the demands of working in this business. Other names/productions include: Marie' Digby, Rachael Lampa, Justin Beiber, Wendy Moten, Daniel Bedingfeild, Tom Johnston (Doobies),Val Kilmer, Luke Perry, Cheetah Girls, Jaime Cullum, Rain (k-pop), Brian Wilson, Terry Ellis (En Vogue), Rosie Gaines, Matt Scannell (Vertical Horizon), Evan Rachel Wood, Tanya Pinkins, George Takei, the touring companies of RENT, MAMA MIA, LION KING. Fiddler on the ROOf, and more...
Dave's commitment to continual education keeps him studying and learning, which not only includes his own voice, but learning from one of the most impressive Ear Nose and Throat specialists in the world - Dr. Shawn Nasseri, about the medical side of singing, plus A&R heads from Hollywood, Capitol, Interscope, and Cash Money so as to learn the ins and outs of Label deals and distribution and marketing.
Whether you are a star, rising star, or a gifted hobbyist, Dave brings all his knowledge to each lesson, master class, or lecture to not only bring out the best singer in each person, but also help each one quickly reach their individual artist and business goals, and help them understand how to help themselves in a business where these steps can be unsure.
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GREG ENRIQUEZ
Personally selected and endorsed by Maestro Seth Riggs to be his Associate in 1991, Greg Enriquez is regarded by several Entertainment Professionals to be the most effective and commercial Vocal Technique Instructor in Las Vegas. He has successfully coached hundreds of singers, dancers and actors in every aspect of musical performance. Though Enriquez maintains an active teaching schedule at his private studio in Las Vegas and at Maestro Riggs's studio in Los Angeles, he travels throughout the world as a Guest Lecturer and Teacher in Vocal Therapy and Singing Technique.
His Musical Theatre students include the youngest singer to play Sandy in Grease on Broadway (Lindsay Korman of NBC's Passions). He was a special contracted Vocal Consultant for Solange Knowles (Columbia Records), the Tommy Hilfiger Britney Spears...Baby One More Time Tour, Hard Rock presents Hole...Celebrity Skin Tour (Courtney Love), BLAQUE (Columbia), Creations du Dragone (Celine Dion: A New Day, Le Reve), as well as for multi-million dollar productions Starlight Express, Legends in Concert, Notre Dame de Paris, the Penn & Teller Show for FOX, the Havana Night Club, We Will Rock You, Cirque du Soleil's Mystere and Zumanity.
He also has assisted numerous physicians who specialize in organic and functional disorders of the voice in Vocal Therapy. Greg holds the highest level of certification (5) and is a founding member of the Instruction Management Team for Speech Level Singing International overseeing teacher certification. Greg far exceeds the required standard through continuous weekly one-to-one study with Maestro Riggs, acquiring more than 460 hours of individuals instruction and well over 5,000 hours of Master Class participation's.
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WENDY PARR
Wendy is a Certified Speech Level Master Teacher, Level 5/IMT - trainer of Level 1 - Level 4 Certified Teachers. This is the highest certification one can achieve. With 20 years of experience, Wendy teaches the SLS technique from the unique perspective of being an artist.
Wendy has been performing since the age of 9 (her first performance was Annie for McDonalds) and she hasn't stopped working since. She has appeared on television and stage as both an actress and singer, toured the western United States, worked with Patti La Belle, Bette Midler, Paula Abdul, Lizzie West, director George C. Wolfe, producer 7 Aurelius and penned and recorded her debut album Whendae, "Unusual Way".
Introduced to Speech Level Singing by Seth Riggs, Wendy has trained with and worked beside him for 20 years, believing technique and its ability to enhance and support the artist to the fullest. A prolific writer, Wendy continues to evolve as an artist and teacher.
She is dedicated to assisting the development of the clients' instrument to its fullest - one voice-connected, healthy, consistent and dependable. Wendy is equally passionate about the growth of her clients' artistic expression, using the technique to support the client's development of his/her unique talent, style and personal artistry.
It is Wendy's belief that technique plus soul is the magic of being a top artist and also the joy of music and singing. The student masters this technique so that they can depend on themselves and their voices for performance, recording the touring. Wendy believes that the whole purpose is to be our best selves - and music is a direct expression of that belief.
Wendy has been an instructor of Voice at UCLA, Lab School NYC, and has led Master classes at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) as well as for the United States Air Force.
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VANESSA PURDY
Physicians once told Vanessa not to expect to sing again. The problem is -- they forgot to tell Seth Riggs and Dave Stroud. The pair helped Vanessa retrain her sound.
That was over a decade ago. Today, Vanessa Purdy is serving others by teaching Seth Riggs� Speech Level Singing method to vocal students and voice teachers throughout Arizona, across the country and around the world. A Level 5 Certified Speech Level Singing Teacher, Vanessa works tirelessly with all levels of singers: students entering the music profession; artists looking to perfect their sound; music teachers; and even vocal rehab patients.
Vanessa also accompanies Seth Riggs as a member of his teaching staff at the prestigious �Seth Riggs Summer Vocal Program� and has contributed to the development and education of young, emerging artists at the program for six years.
Remarkably, Vanessa is performing live again and also works as a studio backup vocalist for various artists.
Whether her students are singing in church, karaoke, or performing live in-concert or in the recording studio, Vanessa�s dream is to continue to bring Seth Riggs� elegant musical method to life for others.
And along the way, Vanessa joyously continues to find her own voice.
* Vanessa Purdy is currently on Sabbatical from her IMT roles due to personal committments. She is during this time an IMT Member on Sabbatical and continues actively teaching as a Level 5 Certified Speech Level Singing Instructor. Vanessa will be back to serve on the IMT board after her Sabbatical.
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