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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.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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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.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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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.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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DEAN KAELIN
Dean Kaelin is a Level 5 Speech Level Singing (SLS) Certified Master Teacher, member of the SLS Instruction Management Team and International Director of Education for SLS. He trained personally with Seth Riggs and worked as Seth's personal accompanist. He has been teaching voice for 25 years. His students have been Star Search Winners, American Idol finalists, and have performed on Broadway, signed major record deals and performed at every major Theme Park in the U.S. He has conducted vocal seminars in Austria, Poland, Australia, England, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. He has a degree in Jazz Composition from the University of Utah and a Masters Degree from Brigham Young University. He has been an Associate Professor of Music at Westminster College in Salt Lake City for 7 years. He has been married to Susan for 24 years and together they have 5 wonderful children who all sing several octaves with no breaks! His oldest, Sarah performed on Broadway at the age of 19 and Anna currently is pursuing a music career in Nashville.
Dean is a singer, songwriter, musician, performer, arranger and teacher. He began his professional career at the age of 9 and has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Africa. He has performed with Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, Peter Gallagher, Leslie Ann Warren and many others. He has opened for George Strait, Dave Matthews, Train, the Goo Goo Dolls, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and was a featured performer at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. He has recorded 7 CDs of his own, and produced many for others. He wrote much of the music performed at the Day of Celebration where a choir of 15,000 sang his music. He was the Artistic Director for the Utah/Moscow games in 2004. He plays over 12 instruments.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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DAVE STROUD
With nearly 20 years' experience training singers, Dave Stroud can quickly assess any vocalist's strengths and challenges. His love of the craft and innate drive to push students to find their potential led him to create opportunities around the world for high quality vocal education that transcends musical styles. Whether giving master classes in a university setting or preparing singers signed with prominent labels and management companies, Stroud always keeps what is best for his client's voice at the forefront of his teaching.
Working closely with his mentor, world renowned vocal instructor Seth Riggs, Dave created the Speech Level Singing Instructor Certification program to make the SLS method accessible to as many singers as possible. As a member of the SLS Instructor Management Team, he is responsible for the ongoing education of pre-certified and certified instructors.
Stroud works with vocalists and entertainers of all genres. He is able to pinpoint the specific, unique skills singers must acquire to fulfill a particular role, or prepare for recording, tours and live shows. His clients have included singers such as Brian Wilson, Terry Ellis (En Vogue), Wendy Moten, Matt Scannell (Vertical Horizon), Jaime Cullum, Rain (K-pop), and Rosie Gaines (Prince & the New Power Generation); actors such as Evan Rachel Wood, (Thirteen, Pretty Persuasion); Val Kilmer, Luke Perry, Tanya Pinkins and stage performers such as cast members for national companies of The Lion King, Mama Mia and RENT, Cole!, Les Miserables, and many others.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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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.
For contact information, please see the IMT Contact Listing
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MICHAEL GOODRICH
* IMT Member on Sabbatical
As a vocal coach and lecturer, Michael has worked with singers and actors in all areas of the entertainment industry including Mike Myers (SHREK), Dakota Fanning (Hounddog), Tom Bosley, Andy Garcia (Hoodlum), David Hasselhoff, Kerry Washington (Ray),
Tina Majorino (Napoleon Dynamite), Luke Perry (Rocky Horror Show), Oscar De La Hoya (Tonight Show), Ally Walker, Camille Guaty, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) the singing group Shai, and the 2002 Tony Award winner for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Sutton Foster.
In addition, Michael has worked with MCA, SONY, Reprise, Capitol, Virgin, Gasoline Alley and Talking Loud Records/London. Working with actors/singers as a vocal consultant, he has contributed on projects for Columbia Pictures, MGM, DreamWorks, Maverick and VH1.
On Broadway, his clients have performed or are performing in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miserables, Annie, Tommy, The Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Chicago, Jekyll & Hyde, The Rocky Horror Show, Little Women, 42nd Street, AIDA, and Beauty and the Beast. His work with National Tours includes Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Carousel, Tommy, AIDA and RENT, plus Canadian productions of Tommy, Miss Saigon and Phantom.
Michael is a master teacher in the Speech Level Singing International organization, and is responsible for training teachers worldwide.
* Michael Goodrich is currently on Sabbatical from his IMT roles due to personal committments. He is during this time an IMT Member on Sabbatical and continues actively teaching as a Level 5 Certified Speech Level Singing Instructor. Michael will be back to serve on the IMT board after his Sabbatical.
For contact information, please see the Certified Instructors Contact Listing
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