Our Services
Singing
Voice development for contemporary singers
Over 30 years of entertainment industry experience
Studio techniques and experience
Sustainable voice for career longevity
Voice Therapy
Vocal rehabilitation, therapy and maintenance
In person, remote and hybrid appointments
Licensed in California & Oregon
Clinical Competence Certification - ASHA
Speech & Language
Traditional speech & language therapy services
Integration of voice and meta-cognitive techniques
Client collaborate for functional goals
Linguist with deep respect for all languages
Artist Development
Tonal exploration
Repertoire building or songwriting
Project accountability and focus
Career vision
"Libby is a shaman, a priestess, a poet of voice. I can honestly say that she has restored my faith in my own ability to sing without pain or strain. Get to her as quick a you can." PETER HIMMELMAN - Singer/Songwriter/Author
“Libby changed my mind about what it meant to be a student. It wasn’t a judgmental environment. It was solely about helping me build confidence in myself. It wasn’t just about singing. It was also about building me up as a person.” MXMTOON in Billboard Magazine
“Libby Lavella is incredible at getting your voice to its optimum capacity. Her technique is effective because it helps you experience how the vocal chords work in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. I recommend Libby to actors, speakers and singers alike: she gets you sounding great, and you’ll have fun learning how to get there!” JESSICA BENDINGER – Screenwriter/Novelist/Producer (Bring It On, Stick It!, Aquamarine, Sex & The City.)
"Libby Lavella is a BEAST of a vocal coach!" - DANIEL JESUS FRENCH
Libby's skill as a voice instructor and mastery of the technical aspects is matched only by her ear for artistic development. I worked with Libby for about 6 months in person before doing about 2 years over Skype. Throughout our time working together, she has helped me come into my own as a singer, finding my own voice and helping me on my artistic path. Libby will never make you sound like some other singer that you may think is "better" than you; she will help you find the best version of your musical self by advancing your technical abilities (stamina, agility, breath control, strengthening) and distilling your idiosyncrasies into a unique, powerful voice." STEVIE WOLF - Singer/Songwriter/Indie Artist
“Libby Lavella is one of the best vocal coaches in CA. She is perceptive, knowledgeable and supportive. She’s also an incredible musician/singer/songwriter in her own right which adds to her ability to understand the artists she works with.” LIS LEWIS - Legendary vocal coach (Rhianna, Miguel, All American Rejects etc)
"When I began studying with Libby I was easily the beginner-est of all beginners. I’m not kidding. I couldn’t hit a note if my life depended on it. Libby, with the warmth and grace that only comes from an expert teacher, worked with me diligently and patiently to help me. All I wanted was to not horribly embarrass myself at karaoke night but working with Libby I got so much more. Libby not only taught me how to sing, but also why we sing. She taught me how our voice is an instrument that any of us can play. It might sound overdramatic, but I am overdramatic so I’m going to say it anyway: Libby helped me find my voice. I truly cannot recommend studying with Libby enough. Now, as a Cartoon Actor and Voice Director myself, I often use the lessons Libby imparted on me be it in the recording booth or just singing a song I just made up to my cat." JAKE GOLDMAN - Voice Director/Voice Actor/Writer
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Libby as my vocal coach since 2008. Libby understood what I needed and how to improve and strengthen not only my voice but also my performance and delivery as a singer. Her guidance as both a vocal coach and fellow singer-songwriter has been invaluable to my career.” GUSTAVO GALINDO – 2012 Grammy Nominated Artist – Best Latin Pop/Rock Album – Universal Recording Artist
“I have been going to Libby Lavella religiously for nearly four years. When I first started going to Libby, I was having issues with my voice blowing out/going hoarse from rehearsals & live gigs. Before Libby, I wasn’t using as many resonance areas- in fact I wasn’t even aware that they existed! By giving me her personalized exercises and one on one coaching over the years, Libby has helped me open & expand areas of my voice & register I didn’t even know I had! I couldn’t have achieved so many of my singing goals without Libby’s help. She always seems to know exactly what you need with the voice, it’s like magic. Libby is also a great artist herself, so she understands how to preserve character in the voice & the importance of developing your unique voice. I call her my “vocal guru” for a reason! This has been one of the most important experiences in shaping my understanding & use of my voice. Plus, as an added perk, she’s got a great personality and is just fun to hang with. Thank you, Libby!!” Alexandra of TWIN TEMPLE – Singer/Songwriter
"Libby helped me immensely in taking my singing career to the next level. As a singer-songwriter, Libby has helped me improve my vocal abilities through teaching me proper technique while also helping me find my own voice. Libby is the reason that I got the opportunity to audition for the producers for Season 13 of NBC’s The Voice, and through her guidance and training, I landed a spot on the show. Leading up to each audition, Libby provided me with thorough warm ups each week to strengthen the weaker areas of my voice and helped me to strategically pick my audition songs based on my strengths. Not only did Libby help me vocally, she made sure that I emotionally connect to each song, and taught me to put my whole self into it until the music completely stops. She even held a “mock blind audition” the week before I left for the real Blind Auditions on The Voice. After my time on The Voice ended, Libby was waiting for me with open arms, ready to hit the ground running with me and keep the momentum going. Shortly after I got back, Libby and I co-wrote my very first single, Too Hard, which she produced. Libby also used her personal connections in the music industry to connect me with publishing companies in Nashville such as Big Yellow Dog and Warner/Chappell. Because of this, I am now cutting songs written by Maren Morris, Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Tenille Townes and Chris Gelbuda. When I first started working with Libby, all I expected was a vocal coach, but she has been so much more than that to me; a producer, a mentor, and a friend." MEGAN ROSE WILDER - Singer/Songwriter/Artist (The Voice Season 13)
"I vividly recall the first time I sang for Libby: when I finished, she said “do you realize that you swallow after you sing?” No, I did not. This observation helped lead me to cure the persistent tension in my neck and throat. No previous voice teacher of mine had called me out on this before. This was indicative of the focus, attention and awareness I have been fortunate to receive from Libby at every lesson since then. She draws from a deep well of knowledge about vocal physiology, tone production, breath management, musical repertoire in a variety of genres, songwriting, and also her experience as a professional singer and artist in her own right. I first came to Libby to prepare for the stamina needed on my first international tour, and her assessment of what I needed to reinforce in my technique: to increase power, expression and range, plus a practice and warmup regimen she helped me develop, have continued to prove valuable in the decade since I started working with her and as my career has grown. She is generous with her knowledge and gracefully driven to find solutions for her students. As I have recently moved into a teaching/coaching role myself, I find myself thinking “What would Libby do?” as I work with my own students. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a singer, performer and artist." - CELIA CHAVEZ - Singer (P!NK, Enrique Iglesias)/Songwriter/Coach
Joan Jones - Sun 60
LXI Planet - Alexi Callinicos
Wendy Melvoin
Blush, Quincy Jones and Mervyn Warren
Ariel Cenee
Vocal Production - Henson Studios
Drama Drama
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