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What do Grammy award-winning vocalists like Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Michael Bolton and James Ingram have in common? They all use the Speech Level Singing method.
Southwest Vocal Associates teach Speech Level Singing™ at South Plains College and throughout West Texas. We’re currently expanding into South and Central Texas! We teach adults and children, professionals and hobbyists.
What is Speech Level Singing™?
Speech Level Singing™ is the patented vocal method created by vocal instructor of the stars Seth Riggs. With SLS, you will learn:
- How to sing higher in your range without "cracking", "flipping", or "jamming up"
- How to have a connected range from "chest voice" through "head voice"
- How to achieve a balanced tone without straining
- How to avoid vocal injury (common in many popular styles, including opera and theater)
- How to maintain and, in some cases, even recover your voice
Lesa Wood, Mickie Vasquez, and Jay Lemon of Southwest Vocal Associates are certified SLS instructors and are ready to help you achieve your vocal goals!
People unfamiliar with SLS, particularly other voice teachers, tend to hear strange “facts” associated with this approach to voice. Everything from “it doesn't work” to “it hurts your voice”... these are telltale signs of the uninformed. Ask Stevie Wonder if it worked for him.