You (yes, you) can learn easy
techniques for volume, range and emotional expression - without hurting your
vocal cords! My techniques are suitable for ALL music styles. I'm UCLA-trained
and have taught fun lessons for all ages since 1975. I've written and recorded
dozens of original songs (listen to
sample songs below). To discover more about my albums, click the magnifying glass icon to the left of my songs below (Story Behind
the Song).
I also teach guitar, mandolin,
violin, percussion, song-writing, keyboard, and other instruments. Do you
already play an instrument? I can help you play better with tips on body
mechanics, ear training and other skills needed for any instrument.
My rates are
affordable. Barter and
partial scholarships are possible. Day, evening and weekend times are available.
Email me (click Contact at top or
below) and include your phone number.
Info about my CDs/mp3 downloads are below the Music Lesson
Recommendations.
MUSIC LESSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
public school teacher:
“I have found Cindee to be a
fabulous teacher… developed (our son’s) ‘inner musician’… She has shown
patience, positivity, and creativity. (Our son) is learning to creatively and
expertly express himself. We have Cindee Grace to thank for
that!”
Laurel Tree Learning Center (Arcata school):
“Cindee taught many delightful
songs… just what our primary group needed…we enjoyed her work with our students
(who had) good progress in their skills under her
direction.”
elderly student:
“Cindee is knowledgeable,
resourceful and dedicated – and fun! I think highly of
her.”
international student:
“I am very pleased with Cindee.
Her approach ensures that a student learns how to use his/her voice more
efficiently and to avoid causing any damage to his vocal apparatus. With Cindee
I have developed a greater awareness of the subtleties of how to use my voice. I
highly recommend Cindee as a vocal teacher and I am sure that if you were to
choose her, you will benefit from her knowledge.”
leader of a church’s
women’s group:
“I was impressed by the
information she gave us on the use of drums and chants in women’s history. The
drumming and use of other percussion instruments was fun to do! Cindee was
skillful in leading us, most of whom had never done anything like this
before.”
principal of a school for
regular needs and special needs youth:
“She was very effective with
(inspiring) students to participate (with) both singing and drumming. Cindee
gives a positive message that you should make the best of all your abilities and
see if you can be creative in looking at personal obstacles in a more positive
way. (Even) students (who typically) don’t willingly participate got involved
with (making music with her).
“I would, without hesitation,
endorse Cindee Grace.”
All songs on my CDs are also available as
mp3 files (emailed to you). Contact me for pricing.
My latest music CD Hope is available at The Works stores
in Arcata (987 H
St.) and
Eureka
(213 F
St.) You can
listen before you buy. Look in the "local artists" section under "G" for Grace.
You can order Hope or my other
albums Wild Again and Songs of the Goddess from me directly.
To order my albums, click the
magnifying glass icon to the left of my sample songs below (Story
Behind the Song).
Hope showcases me, Jimmy Foot, Seabury
Gould, Ellen Weiss and other local musicians (age 10-85). We performed inspiring
soft-rock and folk songs about peace and nature. The CD Extra on-disc Word files
feature amazing true stories of hope, as well as info about non-profit
humanitarian and progressive groups.
Wild Again is a shamanic sometimes
comic journey of the Heart. The styles range from jazz to pop to alternative.
Reviewers: "Cindee has a gorgeous singing voice" "a versatile musician" "healing
humor shines throughout" "cherishing personal and planetary healing, recovering
the joy of life!"
Songs of the Goddess celebrates
nature-based spirituality with a women's band playing reggae, Latin and other
contemporary styles. Merlin Stone, Kay Gardner, Z Budapest and other notables
proclaimed the album as "pure good humor and very upbeat. Don't miss this
collection! ... her rhythms set toes to tapping and her lyrics lighten the
heart" The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation featured the song "Aphrodite" and
me in their series Return of the Goddess.
I look forward to hearing from you
about lessons or CD/mp3 purchases!