The vocal performance technique that Dawn teaches was developed by world renown voice teacher, Renee Grant-Williams www.MyVoiceCoach.com. Renee’s technique have been developed over a lifetime of study and working with the voice. Her techniques are unique. For many students the biggest challenge is to forget and undo what they have already learned! Beginners with no experience actually have the advantage! Most notably, these techniques work with the voice regardless of style. In fact, they work to enhance and support the voice whether you are singing or speaking.

It's common for those learning Renee's techniques to comment on how simple they are - yet they notice huge and powerful differences right away. Some of the strategies used so successfully by students and clients of Renee Grant-Williams include breath support, body position, body movement, consonant and vowel production, articulation, and phrasing. In addition, important concepts such as expanding the vocal range and caring for the voice are addressed.

Are there endless scales, drills, and working on music and songs I've never heard of or don't even like?

Before the lesson we will talk about your personal goals and ambitions regarding music. Then we'll make a plan together to help these goals be realized. In a typical private lesson we do some simple warm-ups ( unlike any warm ups you have ever done!) and then get to work on your music - the songs you bring that you WANT to sing, and we apply all the techniques to those songs. We will work through your songs, with your goals in mind.

Do I need to know and understand music?

Yes and no. Here's my point of view: if you are, or plan to be, a professional musician (yes, that includes singers) it's helpful to have a working knowledge and understanding of the language of music. But if you don't know a minor second from a dominant seventh, don't be concerned at all. You can start wherever you are. Or not start at all. Music theory is not the focal point of this technique - exceptional vocal production is!

World-class recording artists and their producers and managers put their faith and trust in the Renee Grant-Williams techniques. Now you can stay in Canada and do it too!

Are support materials available?

Yes. Please click on the "Payments" link on the top left. Renee has produced both a dvd package and a book. Both explain many of the techniques and concepts she has developed and both products are available right here (this website) or at my studio. These products are a wonderful reference for anyone serious about improving their voice. Renee is also working on more products as you read this. However, because I believe you will gain the most benefit from an in-person training, I suggest the products as a support to in-person training.