About Kyle
I coach singers and actors through the pressure of getting a song right on a deadline, in the room, on mic or on the stage. Twenty years of experience across musical theater and contemporary styles, with a performance background of my own and specialized training in how the brain and body behave under performance stress. Most of my studio work is with people who need a song to have an impact, not a technique built over years.
My Story
I started as a musical theater performer, landing a spot in a top rated BFA program on the west coast. From there I starred in the original production of I Married Wyatt Earp and toured with shows such as Seussical (Gertrude) and Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey). I've performed alongside Broadway legends including Kristin Chenoweth and Carol Channing, and have had the privilege of performing at the Hollywood Bowl (A Night with the Stars), the Irvine Barclay (Fiddler on the Roof), and the Honda Center (Chicago).
A nerd at heart, I loved learning about the neurological side of singing and acting. Why are some performances electric while others fall flat? And I noticed that my happiness came even more from teaching and being of service than from performing.
I was an instructor for SoCal Theater Experience for about ten years, worked at Amber Light Studios, the highest rated studio in Los Angeles, for three, and have been running my own studio for six. I train musical theater and contemporary styles, using traditional vocal pedagogy, functional neuroanatomy, and somatic facilitation to help singers unlock the freedom, power, and control in their instrument.
I live in Los Angeles and work from a home studio, with my best girl Andie usually asleep in the yard.
The Method
Functional neuroanatomy
Your voice doesn't take its cue from your throat. It decides how free and easy it can feel based on your nervous system. The brain is constantly taking in information about balance, vision, breath, and where your body is in space, and it will quietly restrict your voice if any of that information feels unreliable. That's why a singer can absolutely nail something in the practice room and then lose it on stage: the setting changed, the perceived threat changed, so the body reacts by trying to protect, often by tightening or restricting. Because if it thinks there's a threat, singing is kind of the last thing it wants to do. Working here means training the inputs the brain uses to decide how much freedom to give you, so your instrument stays available even when the stakes get higher and the environment changes.
Traditional Vocal Pedagogy
This is the craft side of singing: breath, vowel structure, resonance, articulation, the mechanics that have been studied and refined over generations of teachers who found the most effective and easiest ways to produce vocal function and quality. It's how we build range, find the places where your voice wants to shift gears, find your power and dynamics, and make the sound consistent enough that you can count on it. Without this layer, a singer is relying on instinct alone, which works, up until the day it doesn't. Pedagogy is what turns a good day into a repeatable process.
Psychosomatic Facilitation
The practical and real part of what's actually happening in your body when you sing, not just what you'd like to be happening. Old bracing patterns live in the jaw, the ribs, the diaphragm, and under pressure they show up as a tight sound, a shallow breath, a held back high note. Under perceived threat, the body prioritizes protection over expression, and singing is expression. Facilitation gives those patterns somewhere to go instead of trying to override them with effort, so the voice you've trained is the voice that shows in performance.
Testimonials
"...my singing voice has improved by leaps and bounds. Kyle helps you learn how to control your vocal instrument by carefully observing how you sing and giving you invaluable feedback. She's also one of the most kind-hearted people you will ever meet!I recommend Kyle's instruction to anyone wanting to improve their singing ability!"
Iris C.
"Wow! Kyle is an amazing vocal coach, human being, & friend! I came to Kyle 3 years ago with no singing experience and have been doing weekly lessons ever since. She has helped me progress phenomenally with singing, songwriting, & music theory. Kyle is a safe space and judge free person to work with. One thing she specializes in is positive affirmative language. She will have you believing in yourself even when you're having the roughest weeks. She let's you know everything is possible & has a healthy approach to coaching. Excellent mannered and professional, always on time and flexible. Thanks Kyle!!"
Austin G.
"At times it seems Kyle was born to teach voice. Combining an encouraging and upbeat mannerism with an encyclopedic knowledge of the anatomical process and structures most relevant to human vocal expression, along with a contagious enthusiasm for the work, one could hardly find a better voice instructor. Whether you are a complete novice terrified by the prospect of singing for an audience, or a seasoned professional looking to enhance long-standing techniques or learn new ones, Kyle is a uniquely qualified and compassionate instructor for singers of all skill levels and stylistic persuasions."
Arthur S.
"...I've been working with Kyle for almost a year now, and it has been an endlessly rewarding experience. Her excitement and passion is contagious and her encouragement conquers all fears and insecurities. Music is an entirely new language for me, but Kyle is able to articulate things in a way that never feels confusing or complicated. To say she is an amazing teacher would be an understatement. She brings out the best in everyone."
"I have been looking for a vocal coach to be able to sing, improve my voice and feel better about myself.
I met with Kyle and she was awesome. She's professional, understanding, nice, competent and a very good singer - everything that makes a great vocal coach."
Jospeh K.
Alex G.
“I walked into this without knowing what to expect and not having any singing experience whatsoever, but these weekly lessons have encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and strengthen my willpower to try new things - and love doing it! Not only are you gaining a new vocal coach but also a new friend and life mentor when you sign up for Kyle's lessons because she creates an intimate, healthy space for you to grow!
She never fails to make every lesson super engaging and the best part is seeing the actual improvement in your voice esp if you thought your voice was a lost cause. My confidence has soared since I started taking lessons with Kyle and I could not recommend them enough!”
Emily L.
"I never believed Id be able to sing but always had a desire to try and I'm thrilled that I found Kyle! I've learned a ton about breathing and vocal anatomy that I never realized were such a huge part of singing. She's great at knowing right where I need to make augmentation and I'm grateful to try out different styles with someone who is so encouraging and supportive. And fun! My weekly lessons have been a highlight especially during covid and I look forward to continuing."
Michelle S.
"Kyle is incredible as my vocal coach! She's knowledgeable in developing your voice, and exceptionally good at finding and bringing out your passion for music. I had a great time working with her on some of my favorite tracks and genres, and she totally expanded my range and introduced me to all kinds of cool music. If you want to become a better vocalist and have TONS of fun at the same time, you truly can't go wrong with Kyle!"