Roy Vongtama
Los Angeles, California
I've taken vocal lessons from many of the top teachers in Los Angeles and Shane beats them all. I won't name names but sometimes they're a big factory trying to get as many lessons in as possible. Shane isn't like that. He takes his time, he charges very fairly and is technically excellent as well as patient.
As an actor looking to do more musical things he has improved my technique, increased my range, and got me more confident in what is natural. I hope secretly that you don't call him because he gives me more slots to choose from when I want to take a lesson. But for your sake I highly recommend him.
Lika Chu
Pasadena, California
Recommended my boyfriend take some lessons, and he’s had incredible improvement! I’m going to be honest his voice was in rough shape 😭😂 so I really wanted to find someone who could work at a beginner level but still provide some real advanced learning! Shane will send recordings from past sessions which allows my bf to practice even at home and improve in-between lessons, it’s been really amazing seeing my boyfriends vocal journey . Thank you Shane 👏
Cedric Crawford Jr
Bakersfield, California
My lessons with Shane have been sooo helpful! I’ve started to come into my voice in ways I never have before. In the last year of lessons with him I’ve got a much larger range, stronger voice, better pitch, and more control. I sing at a church and multiple people have told me that my voice is getting stronger every week. I’m so glad I started my lessons with him and have seen the most vocal growth I’ve ever seen! Would recommend!
Isaac Martinez
Los Angeles, California
On the first day of attending Shane's in-person vocal lessons, I did not fully realize the impact vocal lessons would have on my singing. Between my upper and lower voice, I had difficulty transitioning smoothly (as is the case with most non-trained male singers). We immediately began to practice, and he understood which exercises I needed to practice in order to train my larynx to avoid cracking, and improve smoother voice transitioning. I've had 27 lessons so far, and I've improved not only in my proficiency but also in stamina and self sufficiency and drive to exercise at home.
Shane has:
* A very intuitive vocal exercise practice regiment that adapts to strengthening a preexisting vocal range; that is as easy to pick up for beginners as it is adaptable to suit a more trained vocalist.
* A very friendly and approachable personality, and is also honest and helpful in his instruction.
* An incredible ear for recognizing key and has the ability to learn music on the spot.
* Proficiency in both keyboard and guitar lessons.
* Full recordings of lessons that he emails out so that you can repeat exercises at home.
* Hour long sessions that provide far more in depth and involved lessons than standard 30 minute long sessions.
* And a reliable schedule, given a week in advance.
I have not had a teacher who I've learned more from, in such a short period of time, than Shane. Thank you so much Shane.
Kay Ray
Miami, Florida
Within the course of only two months I feel my voice has improved immensely thanks to Shane! He is extremely talented in knowing exactly how to help someone improve their voice the way they want. He is supportive and brings positive energy throughout the lesson, always giving as many compliments as corrections. I highly recommend this vocal coach!
Jeff B.
Los Angeles, California
Shane is an extremely friendly and relatable guy. He heard what my goals were and explained four facets of singing. I was very comfortable being guided through vocal exercises. He was very supportive in coaching me on the song that I am working on, including finding the right key. The combination of the two has provided immediate positive results.
Amazing!
I highly recommend Shane Stewart, vocal coach.
Douglas Evans
Los Angeles, California
Hi Shane,
Thanks for the lesson. My gig at House of Blues went great last night. I really felt like my voice was at a whole new level. Thanks for all your help and guidance.
Doug
Murray Gray
Los Angeles, California
Absolutely fabulous! Really fun lessons! I've never taken singing lessons before. Shane has not only made me feel very comfortable, but I can hear how much stronger my voice is getting and how much my range is expanding. So happy to continue working with him!
Riley Jamison
Los Angeles, California
Shane's an amazing teacher. I'm not a professional singer, but was looking for a way to improve myself and enjoy singing more. Now it's been over a year of weekly lessons. Major changes. The confidence I feel in my voice now is just unbelievable. More than that, he's really helped me improve my ability to be on-pitch, and distinguish notes in a way that I hadn't expected at all. If you're looking to invest in your voice, I couldn't recommend anyone better than Shane.
Sam Shaw
Los Angeles, California
Shane is an amazing and thoughtful teacher! A musician’s musician, he takes the time to educate and explain what he is teaching and in the process makes a very confortable and welcoming environment for growth! If you’re in the market for a vocal teacher give him a call!
Paul Raci
Los Angeles, California
Hey Shane, this is Paul Raci calling you, just wanted to connect with you. I use your techniques all the time. It’s been two months since we rehearsed and we started rehearsing again this week and my voice felt and sounded stronger than ever. I appreciate you and I appreciate what you gave me and it’s stuck with me and it’s helped me tremendously. And I think about you every time I sing, when I’m driving to rehearsal I’m using these techniques. Thinking about you Shane, I hope you’re doing well.-Voicemail
Nate R
Laguna Beach, California
I was highly skeptical of hiring a voice coach, not thinking I should make use of one, since I naturally like to research things independently, and especially since the internet has so much to offer. Since at the time of this writing we’re half a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided I’d give Shane a try, since more time was available for me. After completing four lessons with him, I confidently and gratefully say that it was one of the most useful life experiences ever.
I came to Shane to learn how to amplify my natural voice, since I’m naturally soft-spoken. The degree of change in the few weeks since has been huge, and this is owed in large part due to his curriculum and methodology. Specifically, our four lessons featured various tracks (more than 12) to examine and practice the scope of your entire voice, using different vocal exertions, scales, and songs. Most impactful of all is a vocal exercise involving the lips and throat. It’s a funny exercise, and I almost thought at first that it was "too silly to be true". Yet it has been immensely powerful after practicing it for 10 minutes each day.
As a coach he has such a passion for singing (he’s extremely talented, just ask him to sing almost a tune for 30 seconds, during your initial call with him), music, and everything about the voice. His knowledge about vocal physiology is huge…in your first lesson you will learn so much about vocal physiology, you’ll almost wonder if he was also once a science teacher. He also knows a lot about a lot of other things, such as about culture and history. Thanks a ton, Shane!
Andrew O.
Austin, Texas
I’ve been taking voice lessons from Shane for about five months now, and I cannot recommend him enough as a Vocal Coach. My range has grown to three octaves in that time. I'm hitting notes and singing in keys I thought I'd never reach. I live in Austin, Texas and video conference with Shane on a weekly basis, which means I never have to leave the comfort of my own home or deal with traffic to take a lesson. He's a super nice guy and a great teacher, so go for it.
James J.
Los Angeles, California
Shane is awesome! He is so great at giving me advice that applies to my voice specifically. Also, helping me on my mixed range which has been such a problem spot. He is so nice and extremely talented. I am so grateful to have found him and love to hear myself improving with every single lesson. I highly recommend him!! Thank you for everything Shane!!
Ryan F.
Burbank, California
Shane is amazing. I was looking for a vocal coach that I could feel comfortable with and that would let me sing in my own style (I switch between Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Soul -- all the things) but with better technique. I feel more confident that I've felt in years. Shane has a great ear and a great personality and I'm very grateful to have found him!
Lukas C.
Los Angeles
Went in being a male baritone that could sing an E/F as my high note with some strain and now can consistently sing a G/G# & occasionally a high A as well (after just three months)!!!! Would definitely recommend for anyone that is a songwriter / actor / just someone wanting to learn to sing. Shane is great, patient and helpful.
Becca W.
New York
I appreciate that Shane does not offer one-size-fits-all lessons. He's been responsive about the ways I learn best, and he comes at the skill we're tackling with tips from a variety of directions. I find his feedback and demonstrations (via Zoom during our lessons) clear and helpful. And I appreciate his resources (e.g. drills/scales), respectful use of time, supportive approach and ability to make it normal that we at first struggle in the process of internalizing better technique. We are a good fit despite being on opposite coasts!
Silvia Petrova
Bulgaria
For years, I disliked the sound of my singing voice. However, I really did love to sing. I had to change one of them and I chose the first one. That’s how I found Shane. He is truly awesome. He always gives positive encouragement and feedback which is very uplifting and inspiring. Before Shane, I had an extremely limited vocal range and stamina, I strained most of the notes and simply didn’t know how to sing properly. In just a couple of months my voice has changed so dramatically for the better. I reached new levels of freedom, range, and ease and developed good singing habits. Also I’m so much more confident in singing and all of that I owe to Shane!
Orion R.
Santa Barbara, California
Shane is a fantastic coach and voice mentor. When I first started taking lessons I hated how my voice sounded when I would try to sing. Shane is very easy to work with and encourages to push past the disbelief in yourself. Since taking classes from him, I've learned to use and hear my voice in ways I never thought I COULD. It is a big confidence building to understand how your voice works and not being afraid to explore its possibilities. Shane's the man, I would highly recommend him. And yes, I was skeptical about doing lessons over the computer but don't be- they're legit and it's actually a really good way to record yourself singing and play it back during the week while you are practicing. Thanks Shane