Vocal Coach NYC  -  Gwen Conley

Vocal Training

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http://www.rb-riffing-vocalcoachnyc.com




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Coaching in New York City & Surrounding Areas

Gwen Conley received a coveted, "Emmy Award" as guest soloist with the OSU Symphony Orchestra,  

and hosted a TV variety show"Feelings with Gwen Conley,"  featuring Billy Dee Williams.

She was opening act for major stars such as Redd Foxx, James Brown, Frankie Avalon

 and Moms Mabley.  Her album features a combination of jazz, pop 

and gospel songs, entitled, "The Many Faces of Gwen Conley", 

and continues to attract successful international sales.  

Her vast experience as a vocalist, pianist, recording artist, TV talk/variety show host, and successful jingle singer 

makes her one of the most sought after and effect R&B, Pop, Jazz & Gospel vocal coaches in New York.

She cogently takes her students from beginner and intermediate levels to professional, 

pushing them to practice hard with total focus to find one "sweet spot" at a time.  

The sweet spot is - some small item that needs perfecting.

 

"Break things down in sections in order to focus on one sweet spot at a time... 

and nail it by working on it for hours," she insists.  

She reminds them that they'll get the benefits of their labor when they hear how "fabulous" they sound

 after those long hours of practice... hard work, sweat & tears = success! 

This year, 2012, will feature workshops where her students will work together on riffing skills,

 harmonizing skills, and "performance skills."

  The atmosphere in her workshops is very supportive, lending growth and total freedom of expression where her students are eager to grow.

  It also makes them work harder in their private practice sessions to be prepared to present their "best" stuff before their peers.  

She will also be giving Performance Parties in May, August, and December 2012 - "Ms. G's Performance Parties."

 They will occur every 4 months for as long as the student is working with her.

  As in her workshops, her Performance Parties have a "built-in" supportive audience,

 which they love because they can safely prepare for the real world while doing their choice of
 R&B, Pop, Gospel, or Jazz!  The Performance Parties are also lots of fun; they get to know one another
while developing as performers singing in front of an audience with confidence.  She will keep it that way!

You can also expect their R&B voice lessons to also incorporate a few minutes of theory

 topics such as sight-reading, key signatures, and piano scales and chords

 if the student is not already equipped with these skills.

 She insists that they must be able to communicate "as professionals" with other professional musicians.

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PRIVATE R&B, POP, GOSPEL  & "PERFORMANCE" TRAINING
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Private Lessons available Mon. - Fri., 1 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Lessons Include:

Vocal Evaluation

Diaphragmatic Breathing  & Posture 

Extensive Ear-Training

Vocal Strengthening - Chest & Head Registers, and the "Mix" in the middle of the range

Riffing & Flexibility Exercises

Vocal Expression & Style

Music Theory-Key Signatures

VOCAL "PERFORMANCE" COACHING WHEN STUDENT IS READY

Repertoire - Your Library of Songs (Cover & Originals)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE FILL OUT & EMAIL THE FORM BELOW WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AFTER PHONE CONSULTATION WITH MRS. CONLEY.

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2 DAY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 

 

MAY 3RD & 4TH - TOTAL 5 HOURS
 
 
LEARN THE BASICE FOR GIVING EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES, AND BUILD
YOUR CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, WORK ETHIC and VOCAL SKILLS. 
PERFORMANCES ON THE SECOND DAY. 
 
MAY 2nd, 2 hours: 
  
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Vocal Strengthening; 

Discussion on Performing with Excellence and Dealing with Stage Fright,

and building courage to give your best performance at all times.

    Selection of the Song you will perform.
 
 
MAY 3rd, 3 hours: 
 
Singing with maximum Feeling & Expression, and 

preparing for a Performance.  Vocal Strengthening and Rehearsal for Performance.  

PERFORMANCE BY ALL PARTICIPANTS ON DAY 2. 

FEE:  $155.00
To reserve your space, fill out Form on Contact Page and email it in.

Online registration is required.
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VOCAL STRENGTHENING & FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES 
for 
RIFFING
Gwen Conley's mp3 (downloadable) Vocal Exercises
R&B, Pop, Gospel Vocal & Jazz
Coming soon!  Will be available for purchase on Itunes, Rhapsody, & Amazon this month - April, 2012.
 
 Exercises for:
 
1.  Vocal Strengthening 
2.  Vocal Flexibility
3.  Riffing


Exercises for all voices and levels:  Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone & Bass
Beginners, Intermediates, & Professionals 
 

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Gwen and Ray Charles having a laugh, enjoying quite
a few jokes after a
very successful and cherished
jingle session for Maxwell House coffee

Professional moments like these are
to be cherished forever and a day!  Great, great fun!


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Before studying with Gwen Conley I worked many years on Broadway and traveled with various artists, as a background vocalist.  Since I've been working with Gwen, I'm looking forward to doing lead vocals more every day.  I'm even tackling complex riffs with a lot more ease.  Gwen has the kind of passion that it rubs off on you when you work with her.  Her training has been a blessing to me.  I'm now doing an incredible amount of gigs with total confidence and enjoying it all.
Thank you, Gwen. 
Allison Foster
Englewood, New Jersey

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Gospel choir from Barcelona, Spain.  In their very own gospel
workshop with Ms. Conley, their
 primary goal to learn 
"contemporary gospel and praise music";  a goal 
they accomplished, and returned home
eager to
perform their new found
"joy" in their homeland.

They plan to return
again, soon.

 


PLEASE FILL OUT AND SEND THE FORM BELOW TO INQUIRE ABOUT PRIVATE VOCAL TRAINING WITH GWEN CONLEY.

First Name
Last Name
Telephone Number and day and time you can be reached. (Required)

Email Address

YOUR VOCAL LEVEL:   Beginner;   Intermediate, performs occasionally;    Semi-professional (sing occasionally with occasional pay); Professional (full time singer with pay).

Are you a shy beginner with private dreams?   Intermediate pushing through fears with dreams? Professional - fearless and on the path to fulfilling your dreams?

   
   

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Enjoying a fun break after a successful and entertaining jingle session with the world's most cherished "comedic" king, icon and TV father, Bill Cosby.  Ms. Conley enjoyed her idol as always, and was truly blessed to have met him and honored to have worked with him.  Joy beyond words!

 

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As a singer I already had pretty decent singing skills before I came to Ms. Conley, but I lacked stage confidence that should come with havieng a unique singing style.  She worked with me for about 3 months and a half and took me to a higher level in both areas.  She stressed how important it is to perform regularly, ideally 2-3 times per month,  to build confidence and maintain it.   I will be sure to return to her for my tune-ups between road trips - just to keep in shape!  Ms. Conley's the best voice coach I've ever had.  She's simply the best!   Ricardo A.

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I'm French, and I made arrangements to come here from Paris in 2009 to see Gwen Conley, because when I read about her on her website I knew she could give me the finishing touches that my riffing skills needed.  I'd already been performing for years but had hit a plateau where I felt I needed to get beyond.  Gwen said she could tell that I'd worked incredibly hard; she said I was a tremendous talent, and that I only needed a little "tweaking" and could be on my way.  Before I left NYC I performed at the Village Underground and got encored!!  I was totally inspired to come back, and did!!  I love Gwen and will come back again, whenever I need her expert help again.  Stefanie H. - Paris, France

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After our tour of Germany and Singapore, which were the last stops on our tour before returning to the states, I realized I needed a voice tune-up after being away for so long.  I always return to Gwen to get back "on point".  She's my favorite and she is the best.  Sean Vanderwilt

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Gwen Conley sings the "National Anthem"
at the World Series for the Cincinnati Reds.
ohnny Bench, a strong admirer of Gwen's voice,
joins her in the background. She enjoyed this honor
for 2 consecutive years. 

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Gwen was thrilled when she heard the sound of 2 encores
 during her 2-week appearances as the opening act for 
James Brown and his famous band headed by, "Maceo",
at the world famous Apollo Theatre, in New York City.

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Performing regularly and touring with the Cincinnati Symphony Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Carmen DeLeone, assistant conductor of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  "Regular perfomances are imperative in developing solid performance skills."  This is a special point that she stresses with her voice students.

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"I love Gwen!  I came last year from Seoul, Korea to learn to sing R&B and saw her website on the internet.  I didn't know her but her professional expertise gave me the courage to win auditions.  I will return to Korea to teach R&B.  I love performing now!  Gwen is an awesome voice coach" who pushes you very hard to be the best you can be! Kelly M. Ryu

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