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Are you singing contemporary music, but only finding classical and musical theater teachers? We Understand. Bristol Voice Studios offers a unique and effective vocal method for all styles of contemporary music, NOT FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE!
BRISTOL VOICE STUDIOS - Free Voice Consultation Free Voice Consultation 'To compete in today's market, a singer has to have all of the vocal tools necessary to create an effect on the listener.'  'It's all about the effect on the listener.  Wide range of tone, power notes (Full Voice all the way up to high 'F'), soft silky breathy tones, bright edgy tones, the six basic embellishments, all the extra little noises called artifacts, and at the very basic bottom of that is the ability to produce a steady smooth stream of air that everything rides on top of.    These are the exact points we improve with every vocalist who arrives at Bristol.  Many singers have developed some pieces of this puzzle on their own or with a vocal coach.  As a producer, engineer and vocal coach I rarely see a singer come in with it all- maybe one a year. However, if you're going to be successful you owe it to yourself to find out what you're doing correctly and what  needs some development. Additionally, if you're weak in communication performance skills on stage we handle that too - completely!
IF YOU ARE STUDYING WITH A CLASSICALLY BASED VOCAL COACH AND YOU ARE SINGING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, I.E. POP/ROCK/JAZZ/ACOUSTIC/R&B/GOSPEL, ETC, THEN YOU ARE MISSING THE BASIC SKILLS DEMONSTRATED BY ALL OF TODAY'S TOP SINGERS AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET WHAT YOU NEED WITH THAT COACH - EVER!. We are one of the few programs in the world that teaches the Gospel Pop Method. What is it? It is the style of singing used by nearly every contemporary major recording artist in the last forty years! It trains one in the techniques used by singers in Pop, Rock, R&B, Alternative, Acoustic Music and Jazz.
Our Program delivers results! Period! That's what we are interested in. A Free 'no obligation' Consultation is available with one of our teachers to evaluate your potential and discuss how our program can help you achieve your goals as a singer. Please call Amie, Administrative Director, at 617-247-8689 or contact her via Email to arrange for your consultation. If you Email us please leave your phone number.
Here's what one of our students had to say about our vocal program:
The classical way is not the only way. I met Ric Poulin at a music expo about two years back.  Little did I know at the time that he is a revolutionary in the vocal instruction business.  I signed up for the mailing list, and every month I'd get a flyer reminding me of what I was missing.  I waited for so long to attend Bristol Voice Studios because I lived an hour and a half away from the Boston area at the time.  I soon got over the commute and found out that it was well worth my time and realized I was lucky to have such a resource within driving distance.
   When I came to Bristol Voice Studios, I was instantly blown away by the professional and friendly atmosphere.  I learned that Bristol offers a method of teaching which is almost unheard of for local music instructors.  Before I attended Bristol, I was studying the classical method and was usually frustrated with the explanations I would get from instructors, and the inability of the teachers to explain their know how.  Once I took Bristol on, a new world of tones and styles appeared before me, and now classical, while still beautiful, took second place.
I don't know if you've noticed, but asking a vocalist how to obtain a specific sound is often like pulling teeth.  Ric, however, did something that I found not very many vocal instructors did; not only did he decide to study this method intensively, he also decided to develop his own method and share what he knew.  I couldn't afford to attend music college nor could I afford to exchange full time employment for a full time education.  Bristol Voice Studios was an obvious choice for me.  Myinstructor is incredible, she has been able to answer all of the questions I have put in front of her, as well as clarify and break down each tone.  She helped me develop my style and opened up many vocal possibilities that I apply in my own music today.  I am taking advantage of all that Bristol has to offer, by taking voice lessons and attending workshops.  With Bristol, I get exactly what I pay for and I know I am benefiting from my lessons because I have seen the results.  Thank you Bristol Studios!' - EC
Course Overview: Level I teaches the Basics - Breathing, Vowel Shapes, The Four Basic Tones of pop, and Building a Repertoire. At the end of Level I a student no longer has questions about how to produce the sounds he or she hears on recordings. They can identify everything. A person who completes Level I has tangible abilities when done. This is a big contrast to studying voice, going on for years and never knowing where you're at, or how good you are.  Whether a beginner or professional 'coming in for a tune up', every singer must master Level I exercises. I have found that every good to excellent singer coming to us with vocal problems or trouble has basics that need review. And 99% of the time the trouble spots have to do with the very first few exercises contained in Level I! Once corrected they fly through the rest of the program and are back on their way. Beginners typically get through Level I in 3-5 months.
On Level II, students are trained to develop their Tone Quality, Embellishments, Dynamic Quality (control of volume and tone), Vibrato and Performance Skills up to professional levels. This is a longer level and can take from 9 months to a year and a half. Performance and Repertoire are emphasized at this level. And students, even when they are not yet completed on this level start to really get their careers going.
Level III covers the remaining points of precision in singing as well as, full development of one's style, career orientation, and auditioning-full professionalism in all it's aspects.
Call Samantha at 617-247-8689 for more info, or to schedule a free consultation! BRISTOL RECORDING & VOICE STUDIOS 169 MASS AVE., BOSTON, MA

Bristol Voice Studios Success Stories:

           "It wasn’t until I came to Bristol that I heard the analogy ‘Why would you take tap dancing from a ballet instructor?'" he said. "And that seemed to hit the nail right on the head. I'm a punk rock singer, but I had basically been going to people who were trying to teach me classical music." -Al Barr, Lead Singer, Drop Kick Murphy's.

            "The teachers at Bristol Voice Studios have been helpful, and amazing! My voice has developed quite a bit since I’ve studied at Bristol.  I have gained more confidence with my singing and have developed the skills I need to be the best singer I can be!" –J.B.

            "I came to Bristol Voice Studios with a classical/musical theater background.  After my first lesson with Ric, I realized my potential as a pop singer.  After the second lesson I was amazed at what my true vocal range was, and I realized that I had been singing incorrectly for the kind of music I actually liked to sing.  The opera sound won’t cut it in the pop scene.  I am very confident that the Bristol Voice Method program can make any singer reach their full potential." –J.T.

            "I now have far more knowledge of how to sing properly.  Because of my teacher Brent, I have developed better control of my voice, and expanded my range.  The program at Bristol Studios is absolutely phenomenal.  People have really noticed the improvements in my voice." –I.M.

            "There are only caring, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable voice teachers at Bristol Studios.  They take the time to really listen and evaluate what you are doing with your singing.  My voice used to hurt when I would “belt” out my favorite song.  Now I can properly place those high notes with ease so I sound really pro.  My voice has improved five-fold!" –M.J.




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