InnerVoice Vocal Studio

For me it was a mystery: why does my voice just seem to fade away, often when I need it the most? Sometimes I had a strong, resonant voice, but at other times I would struggle to make myself heard, managing only a faint, raspy shadow of my real voice. My doctor said all the physical stuff was OK, so that wasn’t it. And it didn’t seem to be a straightforward fear of speaking in public, since my voice often seemed strongest when the pressure was heaviest. So what to do?
Sam took on the challenge with gusto. She started with some vocal exercises, and with some technical discussion of how the body actually produces the sound. Fascinating stuff, even if it meant I spent my spare time driving around San Francisco making some very strange noises in the privacy of my car, with windows safely shut.
She also focused on the mind-​body aspects of speaking, engaging me in a fascinating conversation about the emotional and confidence related aspects of various situations. Sam has a knack for probing these kinds of issues in a very thorough but completely non-​judgmental manner.
Along the way Sam helped me get ready to make a big speech at my daughter’s wedding. Nervousness was definitely an issue there, and among other key insights, Sam convinced me that being nervous was OK, that everyone would understand and even expect me to be nervous in that situation.
At some point my sessions with Sam led to an important realization about just where I was holding tension in my body in certain situations. That realization, along with the tools Sam has given me that allow me to get my voice working even if it doesn’t want to, have helped me enormously.
I recommend InnerVoice Studio very highly for voice coaching, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Oh and I hear she’s a pretty good singing coach too!

Sam is the best. I’ve played piano for years but never learned to sing — Sam has changed that. I feel comfortable with my voice like I never have before, and I will be performing in my first show in several weeks. She’s understanding and truly cares… more like a vocal coach/​friend/​therapist than just a vocal coach alone. If the idea of learning to sing ever crossed your mind, I’d urge you to talk to Sam.

Sam is the greatest. She’s really helped me build confidence in my voice and overcome the hurdles of singing alone in front of someone. (I now find myself singing in the park and on my walk home without thinking of who is around). I know the more I continue to work with her the stronger my true voice will become and I continue to notice the notes I’ve broken through that I wasn’t able to reach before. She has a real niche for pulling those out of you!

Singing is an emotional undertaking, and being around someone who is willing to «go there» with you is what makes all the difference. Sam is that kind of vocal teacher! She has an incredible energy and is always able to get the best out of me for our lessons. I would highly recommend InnerVoice studios to anyone who wants to learn how to sing.

I will forever be thankful to Sam and her team that coaxed my voice out of me. I re-​discovered the joy, gained the confidence to allow it to come through on and off stage. Three years of lessons, open mic nights, karaōke nights, 2 shows and one released recording would not have happened without the guidance and wisdom (both musical and otherwise) of Sam and her team. The skills I learned in my singing class, always, always make it to all the other areas of my life. Sam is a great coach and amazing human being that continues to enrich the musical scene of this city.