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GWEN CONLEY
Vocal Coach & Trainer
"Emmy Award Winner"
P R I V A T E V O C A L L E S S O N S
&
8-HR. V O C A L W O R K S H O P S
R&B - Pop - Gospel - Hip-Hop - Jazz
New York City, NY
Alison Foster - Professional cabaret & background singer, NJ, USA
Alison singing at the Presidential Inaugural Ball for
President Barak Obama and his lovely wife, Michelle Obama, was truly a dream come true!
"There're so many things I've learned from Gwen which are "priceless, and had a glorious
time growing in areas where I needed a lot of development. I've developed confidence
and courage to perform anywhere! She elevated my technical skills and helped
me to build the guts, and passion to re-dedicate myself to my life-long dream of
becoming a lead singer and not just a back-up singer. A major step for me."
Several members of the Barcelona Gospel Choir from Spain set up
their own private gospel "riffing" workshops with Gwen to learn
"contemporary gospel and praise music. "We learned to do fabulous 'riffs'
with more feeling and vocal expression, had a great time with Gwen, and
very happy to return home to share our new skills and repertoire with the
congregation!"
Stefanie H.- Professional R&B singer & pianist, Paris, France
I made my way from Paris to see Mrs. Conley because I felt she could put the
finishing touches on my riffing skills. I'd been performing for years and had
hit a plateau and felt stuck. When she heard me, she told me that she could
tell that I'd been working hard to arrive at the level I'd reached. She
complimented me on being a tremendous talent and that after a little
"tweaking" I could be on my way. That little "tweaking"turned out to be the
hardest drills I'd ever done in my life (!!!) but it did the job for me!
Before I went back home to Paris I performed at the Village Underground,
one of NYC's premier open-mic clubs, and got the surprise of my life -
I received an encore - I was exhilarated!! It was absolutely awesome!!
I love how Mrs. Conley helped me and I will come back again the moment
I need her only this time I'll be ready for the hard work.
Thanks so much, Mrs. Conley.
Hiba Tawaji - Professional singer/actress/dancer
Lebanon, Beirut
Hi Ms. G, hope you're doing good, miss u so much!
I am sending you my 2 albums, I am so excited to hear your comments.
I would love to hear from you soon! The Albums are coming next week! Please enjoy them!
Super "cool" James Anthony finally releases the love of his life
after working so hard and long on it
"Battery Life"
Former student Kelly Ryu
R&B-Hip Hop Performer and Vocal Coach in Seoul, Korea
Kelly & her student from Seoul visiting Gwen Conley in NYC, 2013
I believed in myself, that I could learn to sing R&B. I came from Seoul, Korea
to study with Ms. G for a year and I needed to learn how to "riff" like famous
singers. Teaching R&B back in Korea was my goal, and I was determined to
learn it in the year's time that I had. I worked really hard with Ms. G, and
sometimes I wondered if I was going to achieve my goal but Ms. G never
doubted that I could. She always told me that I was a hard worker and very
talented and that those 2 traits would get me there. She supported me while
I pushed myself, eventually convincing me that those 2 skills could always bring
success! I'm glad I kept going because I'm very fulfilled today. I'm back in Korea
now and teaching R&B to my students in Seoul and also singing and performing
on a regular basis. This to me is awesome!
"Common" joins Gwen's student, Ronnie Lewis, on a movie shoot (2014)… coming soon!
Ronnie Lewis on vocals and piano performing with excellence as only he can.
"Mrs. G has helped me to grow tremendously, vocally and professionally. Before working with her
I took lessons in college with private teachers. I had a lot of basic training, but in a short amount of time
Mrs. G helped me go to another level professionally. Before I came to her one area I wanted to work
on was increasing my vocal range with power and strength. My range is stronger than it's ever been.
No one motivated me like Mrs. G. She would always ask me "Do you want to be good… or great?"
Mrs. G has a way of helping you stay motivated and passionate, so you'll have the endurance to do
what it takes to reach your dreams. I am so much more aware now how much work and business
is involved with the music industry. Mrs. G helped me to get ahead in my music, faster than I
could have without her. Ronnie Lewis
Ricardo Abercrombie - R&B Student, NYC
As a singer I already had pretty decent singing skills when I came to Mrs. G,
but I lacked stage confidence when I developed my unique singing style.
I had to work incredibly hard to develop it. Mrs. G worked with me for about 3 1/2
months and took me to a higher level in both areas - confidence & style! She stressed
how important it is to perform regularly, 2-3 times per month, at least, to develop
confidence and to maintain it. She's the best voice coach I've ever had. She's
simply...the best! Ricardo A.
Gwen & Students - Sha, Vincent & Mina - in a Riffing - Harmony-Ear-Training Workshop
I'm all about getting singers' careers launched.
From beginner to professional we work and build their careers a step at a time,
preparing them to perform on the various types of stages, from night clubs,
supper clubs, to open-mics, TV talent shows, church events, weddings, "The Apollo",
college concerts, and other gigs. Building a "strong" range - lowest to the highest notes -
so they can sing with power and control is key to developing peformance stamina to
handle gigs. Other skills - excellent pitch execution for riffing and harmony, projecting
the pure and genuine "feelings" in songs, and achieving confidence, and building a
full repertoire of songs - covers and originals - those are the important items that students
acquire when we work together. On the business side, they're encouraged to learn the ins
and outs of the music industry and invariably they decide that in the span of an entire career
it's better to own their own music business as an "Indy" so they can make the well-deserved
profits that can flow from owning your own original music (business). They also realize how
fortunate they are that there are so many online markets, classes, and cool business &
social connections available to facilitate learning how to build and operate their own
"Indy". They love the fact that they can "control" their own destinies - with a professional
career that centers on doing exactly what they "love". And to actually get "paid" for it?
It doesn't get any better!
More...
Gwen Conley had the the honor of winning an Emmy Award as guest soloist for a TV special, "A Christmas Card", with the Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra. She also hosted her own TV variety show, "Feelings with Gwen Conley," enjoying the added pleasure of interviewing major stars, i.e., Billy Dee Williams, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, et al. She toured as opening act for a month on the road with James Brown and his famous band with "Maceo" which culminated with her as his opening act in a week-long engagement at the Apollo Theatre. She was also opening act for other major stars such as Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, and Glenn Campbell. During her first 3 years in NYC she did 9 national TV commercials, i.e., AT&T, Coca-Cola, IBM, Xerox, Miller Beer, Dark 'n Lovely, KFC, Chrysler, and many "Jingles" for TV commercials including a fabulous Coca-Cola session with her idol, Bill Cosby, and a memorable Maxwell House Coffee session with music genius, Ray Charles.
Coca-Cola Jingle session with my idol, Bill Cosby Recording session with Ray Charles.
Gwen singing the opening song on her TV special, "FEELINGS"
Gwen performing with Carmon DeLeone's Big "Jazz" Band
PRIVATE VOCAL TRAINING includes -
Vocal evaluation, Diaphragmatic breathing & posture
Ear-training, Vocal strengthening & control - chest & head registers
Extensive "Riffing" trainin, Harmony & pitch precision
Vocal expression & personal Style development, Performing with confidence
Repertoire Development (Originals & Covers)
Piano & Theory Lessons included
For rates and scheduling fill out and email in the
"CONTACT FORM"
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"8" HOUR VOCAL WORKSHOP
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch break from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Workshop includes:
Vocal Evaluation -
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Posture
2-hrs. Ear training & Vocal Strengthening Exercises - entire range
2-hrs. Extensive "Riffing" Training Exercises
2-hrs. Harmony & Pitch Precision Exercises
Vocal Expression & Personal Style Development
For rates and schedule dates, fill out and email in the
"CONTACT FORM"