Vocal Coaches Near Me

“Vocal coaches near me.” That’s what you may have typed in the search form when looking for a vocal coach. I’d like to give you a slightly different look at that concept that I hope will brighten your day and leave you feeling empowered and excited about the possibility of training with me at APPELL VOICE STUDIO.

I’ve been a vocal coach for nearly 32 years now. I’ve trained more than 4,000 singers and keep trying to improve my game. My mom (who was a teacher) had a great quote about teaching.

I learn so much by teaching that by the time I’m ready to retire I’ll probably be pretty good at it.

– Goldie Appell

I love this quote because it’s true! After 32 years of training singers I realize I can still be better at it, learn new tricks that speed up the process and become even more accurate about sizing up the perfect program for every student I teach. I want to make my mom proud as she watches me from on her heavenly version of an iPad.

I once trained a singer who met with me once a week for an hour session on thursdays at 7pm. I asked him one day if he could come a little later. He said he could but it would be tough because he had to drive back to Fresno from Irvine that evening. Of course I said no worries, then I asked him why he had to go to Fresno so late at night in the middle of the week. “I drive here every thursday from Fresno to train with you,” he calmly replied. I about dropped my jaw. It’s about a five hour drive one way. That’s when I realized that to someone who really wants to succeed at singing, near is a relative term.

Jake Rush drove daily from the San Fernando Valley during peak rush hour for his training for almost three months. Every trip was 2-3 hours one way. Why? he wanted to land starring roles at USC as a musical theatre major and he honestly believed I was his best shot at making that dream a reality. Pawni Pandi flew from India to train with me daily for a month. John Glasnak flew from Michigan to do the same. Was it worth it? Well it was worth it for me when John called to tell me he had just finished his first concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. I’m honored that people come from so far for singing lessons with me, and grateful that these singers taught me a lesson on the concept of near and far. I’ve changed the way I view the pros I hire.

For example, if I believe a nutritionist can help my understanding of my personal health and make a life-changing difference for me, I’ll go wherever they are. My students taught me that the end result is worth the extra travel time. I want to encourage those looking for a vocal coach in Orange County, CA or anywhere in the world to go for the gold! Consider driving or flying to whoever you think will make your dreams come true.

So is Huntington Beach or Hollywood a long drive from my studio in south Orange County for a voice lesson? Not for someone that truly wants to achieve their dreams. I’d just like the chance to give you a first lesson and show you how much I can help your singing. Give me that chance and I’ll do everything I can to make your trip worth your while. In fact, the further away you come from, the more pressure it is for me to deliver a stellar lesson. Singers have flown from Canada, France, Germany, Austria, Japan and The Netherlands to work with me and when they walk into my studio knowing how far they’ve travelled draws out a special measure of training wherewithal that consistently results in my best teaching and priceless student epiphanies.

The greatest discovery I’ve made in my career deals with teaching singers how to sing high notes without straining. It’s something not everyone can do, but most aspire to be able to do.

Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? If not I can show you how. You were born with the ability to sing high notes, but because you haven’t practiced using the muscles involved in singing the right way you can’t do it. When trying, all you get for your effort is a sore throat. For example, try moving the middle toe on your right foot without moving the other toes. Can’t do it? That’s because you haven’t practiced moving your toes independently. All five toes want to curl. The same thing happens when you sing. While attempting to sing a high note if you engage the wrong muscles you’re going to strain and get pretty well stuck on a low pitch while working way to hard to even get that far up. There are certain muscles involved in singing that need to be controlled independently. If you haven’t learned to do this, you won’t be able to sing high notes – at least not without straining.

I’ll teach you how to understand exactly what these muscles are, how your voice works, clear up any mystery you may now have about your voice and give you a vocal technique that will allow you to sing effortlessly throughout a wide range. I’ll also teach you how to sing with vibrato, how to breathe correctly for singing, how to stylize and how to sing in tune.

If you’re interested in singing lessons and want to learn how to sing better than you’ve ever dreamed you could I would love to help you – and yes I train kids starting at age seven. My first recommendation is to watch the video testimonials below. Although I’ve trained more than 4,000 singers and have established a pretty amazing track record of success for the singers I train, I don’t want you to take my word for it. See what other successful singers are saying about what I’ve done for them.

I teach in an super cool recording studio and write, arrange, record and produce music for the singers I train. I also have contacts with many record labels. If you want to go all the way as a pro singer I can give you the voice, the music and the connections to help realize your dream.

I’ve also written one of the best-selling books in the world about singing, Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? which for a limited time is available for FREE by simply entering your email address here. Why am I doing something crazy like giving away a book that has sold all over the world for $20? I’m on a mission to give away 1,000,000 copies of my book! My goal is to show everyone who sings how easy it is to unlock the mystery of singing high notes.

My book is a great resource but not intended to take the place of the fastest way to improve your voice – private training. If you’d like to try an introductory lesson click here. Also, this isn’t the home page for my website – it’s just a page created for me to share my take on the concept of what’s nearby when it comes to something you’re passionate about so have some fun exploring the rest of the site by clicking on all of the tabs at the top of this page.

May God bless your singing!

Thomas Appell