Oakland, CA · In-Person & Online

Voice Lessons in Oakland

Soul, R&B, jazz, rock, classical. Breath, resonance, range, phrasing — and learning to tell a story with your voice, not just hit notes.

First lesson free · no commitment

Your voice is the instrument you already have.

Voice lessons start with breath, resonance, and range — the technical foundations every singer needs. From there, the work becomes about phrasing, dynamics, and finding the sound that's actually yours.

Simon's roots are in soul and funk. Expect honest, feeling-based training alongside technical rigor. Whether you're a beginner, an experienced singer leveling up, or prepping for a specific audition or performance, the approach is the same: real technique applied to music you love.

Voice Lessons FAQ

What styles of singing do you teach?

Foundational technique that transfers across styles: soul, R&B, jazz, folk, rock, classical, and contemporary. Simon's roots are in soul and funk, so expect feeling-based training — breath, resonance, diction, and telling a story with your voice — not just hitting notes.

Can you teach voice to adults?

Absolutely. Adult voice students are some of the most motivated learners, whether picking it up for the first time or returning after years. The fundamentals of breath, resonance, and technique apply at any age.

Can you help with performance anxiety?

Yes. Performance confidence comes from solid technique and structured practice — the more you've prepared, the more grounded you feel in front of others. Lessons build vocal security through exercises, real songs, and gradually increasing performance scenarios.

Your first lesson is free.

Book a 30-minute trial — no commitment. We'll figure out what you want to work on and build a plan from there.

Or email simonoto@gmail.com — reply within 24 hours.