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"I would love to learn from you how to teach voice. You changed my life, and I want to pass it on."  ~Jaspar Lepak touring singer-song-writer, 2024

 

"The progress that I have seen in my voice since working with Janet is astonishing to say the least.

I have seen other coaches and didn’t really learn anything. We just did scales, breathing exercises, and usually I was left with a hoarse voice. This is not your average vocal coach. Janet is all about technique and making sure you still have a voice in 30 years. I didn’t even realize what proper singing was before I went to her. Now, I can belt high notes effortlessly and I am learning true skill. Plus, the price is fantastic for the quality of the education. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things. She is so professional and personable. Just try even 1 lesson, you won’t stop coming."  ~ Sierra Skye, Feb 20, 2021 ​

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Fundamentally expand range, ease, tone, expression, sense of yourself.

Learn about the muscles in your mouth, lips, cheeks, back, and abdominals for consistency and ease. Certain movements, stretching & positioning allow people to shift ingrained habits and build freedom. If one technique doesn't work, you'll have five more to succeed! After 4 decades of performing professionally, I absolutely love making it easier for others to find their voice.  I've taught privately and workshops for over 2 decades.  It is so satisfying watching people progress so quickly, and expand a sense of themselves so deeply! 

 

I'm a great vocal technique teacher for a variety of styles: pop, musical theater, folk, classical, country,

French cabaret, and various ethnic styles.  Go to someone else for true R & B, rock screaming, or opera. 

Songwriters, teens 13 +, beginners who just want to grow, and active performers all have found amazing growth with me.  Many come after unsatisfying experiences with other teachers. 

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55-60 min. zoom and in-person lessons in January are $50.  Normally lessons are $60-65.  I offer discount scholarships for low-wage earners. High-wage earners often pay more than $65 because they value it!  This helps fund lower fees for college students and low wage earners.  ​Lessons are ~15-20 minutes technique and then applying to songs.  YOU pick the repertoire. Zoom or in-person.  

 

Voice lessons  empower people fundamentally.  

Students are brought together for community and performance--when ready-- 2-3 times a year.  

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CALL (425) 246-6664 to schedule Mon-Thurs. You can text, but I prefer speaking with each person prior to lesson.  This is free.

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" I am so excited to finally begin to RE-FIND MY VOICE!!!  This is so good!!!  I love your energy and how you "get me".  I have worked with other teachers that just wanted to change me to fit into their mold of what they thought I should be.  I am an oldie but a goodie and I want to shine as long as I can!!!  Thanks for helping me shine!  You are so much fun to work with."  Bonnie Sandberg, 2017

 

I can completely recommend Rayor as a teacher! She is extraordinary with teenagers

- Bruce Monroe, Seattle conductor/musical director for Village Theatre, Summit K-12, Empty Space, 5th Avenue Theatre.

More reviews: www.thumbtack.com

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As my students can attest, I teach well what I do not sing!

However, here is me singing:  Romance de Paris video

Link to: Video of me teaching. 

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Accordion Lessons

 

Toby Hanson is an amazing teacher.  I, Janet, know because I took with him when I was so terrible

and so shy about it. He likes working with students who are excited about practicing to get better.  He has a Bachelor's degree in music composition from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. He plays a broad range

of music in various meters and with an abundance of finesse and humor!

He regularly composes, writes charts, and arranges.

 

http://takelessons.com/profile/toby-h1 (206) 245-8207

 

 

Violin Lessons

Brandon Vance teaches inventive lessons that take you beyond just playing notes, to playing music! 

He also leads quartet workshops.Both classical and fiddle-based, he can also open up the window to improvising.  He is a star so run, don't walk to study with him!

 

http://www.brandonvance.com/lessons. (360) 770-8432

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