Kevyn Lettau
The Freedom of Natural Voice Production!!!
Kevyn Lettau has been teaching singing for close to 30 years in classrooms, workshops and privately in the States and abroad. She developed the vocal curriculum for the LA Music Academy and was the head of the Vocal Department for 10 years. Kevyn also taught privately and at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
Kevyn brings 30 years of experience as a Professional singer and recording Artist to her teaching and offers students a well-rounded approach to the art and craft of singing.
A sample of Kevyn's teaching Techniques:
- Using your voice in a natural healthy way
- Expanding your range
- Transitioning through your breaks smoothly
- Defining and refining your strengths with regard to technique, style and interpretation
- Creating and developing your own personal sound and style
- Breaking through emotional barriers that keep you from becoming the very best you can be!
- Improvisation and adlibbing techniques
Classes are at least 1 hour long. 2 or 3 hour lessons available
In addition Kevyn teaches a weekly teacher-training course and an Improvisation Course
Testimonials
"I've known Kevyn for about 15 years and have found her to be one of the most dedicated teachers I’ve ever known. She truly has a passion for the great work she does with her students, and that coupled with her vast knowledge of the voice and professional experience makes her a potentially wonderful mentor for aspiring singers."
Michele Weir
"Kevyn Lettau is one of a handful of artists (Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Murphy) that have stretched the creative band to new levels. She can take a spontaneous Brazilian rhythm or riff and travel to new realms, leaving even her band behind, never dropping a beat, moving in and out of songs as if she had planned her spontaneous inventions in advance. She is a brilliant singer and performer as well as lyricist. Her lyrics are deeply beautiful, dealing with universal subjects that are written in such a way to speak very personally and individually to those listening.
As a teacher, Kevyn Lettau is the most focused knowledgeable pedagogue, I know. Passionate about this subject, she ensures that her students not only make great progress singing, but leave with pedagogical knowledge that will aid them in becoming teachers themselves. Her studies have been investigative and long and she has written a book to further aid her students. She is a focused, caring, warm and devoted teacher with abundant knowledge in developing the singing voice. If I could, I would study with her.” Sunny Wilkinson- Jazz Recording Artist, Asst. Professor of Jazz Studies Michigan State University, Co-Founder of the Sisters In Jazz Mentoring Program.
"Kevyn Lettau's teaching goes beyond the technicality of singing to really address the soul of our instrument. Her method is not about quick fixes or formulaic results, but instead a deep transformational process that will make one rediscover their true voice. With Kevyn, I learned not only about my larynx, pharynx, vocal range, breath control, etc.. but I mostly learned about myself, and how we as singers have the great responsibility of always embodying each and every note we sing. She taught me to become my voice."
Debbie Nova
"Being a vocal student of Kevyn Lettau is truly an amazing and incomparable experience. Having the opportunity to study, explore, and strengthen the voice under her instruction is a priceless gift - a gift one simply could not pass up! From the very first moment you work with her, it is obvious that you are learning from a true master of the voice."
Tahkus Ekedal
"What I want to say is not how perfect of a teacher Kevyn is, but how she has a passion in her that makes her the artist and teacher she is. I have personally gone through half a dozen vocal teachers each with nothing to offer but a bland technique and no explanation to back it up, and that’s not what I got from my experience at the L.A. Music Academy with Kevyn as the head of the vocal department."
Tarik Batal
Contact Kevyn
What's New
Hello to everyone out there! Welcome to my brand new site! Thanks for tuning in! It's been 10 years since I had a CD come out in the States and it is such a huge Blessing.
Tour Dates
8/30/2008
Peter Sprague & I play as a Duo!!!
We just finished recording our Duo CD called entitled 'What is Enough?'
Come help us celebrate!
http://laveleejazzclub.com
8/17/2008
Brunch at Mario's Place
doors open at 2
We play from 3 to 5
Riverside
be sure to make a reservation!
951-684-7755
www.mariosplace.com
8/15/2008
Kevyn & Peter Sprague
Dizzy's in San Diego
8/2/2008
Kevyn at La Vee Lee
http://laveleejazzclub.com
6/27/2008
Duo Concert w. Russell Ferrante
La Vee Lee
2 shows 8:30 and 10:30
12514 Ventura Blvd. Studio City Ca. 91604
http://laveleejazzclub.com
5/11/2008
Mother's Day Concert
This is a really special event. There will be at least 10 singers each doing a few songs from the Great American Songbook!!!
Call Cathy Segal-Garcia for more info and tickets!
(818)368-8839 or email her at cathy@cathysegalgarcia.com