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Lis Lewis

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Lis Lewis
Lis Lewis
Lis Lewis
Background information
OriginNew York City, United States
Occupation(s)Voice Teacher and Performance Coach, Author
Instrument(s)Voice, Piano, Guitar
Websitehttp://www.thesingersworkshop.com

Lis Lewis is an American voice teacher, author and performance coach. Lewis's clients include Miguel, Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, Courtney Love, Britney Spears, Colbie Caillat, Linkin Park, Demi Lovato, Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects, The Pussycat Dolls, Bryson Tiller, Iggy Azalea, and Jack Black.[1]

Musical background

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Lewis grew up in New York City and began training as a child at the Dalcroze School of Music as well as with private music teachers. She attended both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has a master's degree in Theater and Music. Lewis has taught voice classes and lectured at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, University of California, Berkeley, Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Blue Bear School of Music, Santa Monica College, National Academy of Songwriters, and UCLA. [2]

Career

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The Singer's Workshop

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Lewis founded a series of workshops, classes as well as private voice lessons called The Singer’s Workshop in Los Angeles.[3] She has been training recording artists since 1983.[4] In 2012 Lewis worked with Grammy winning singer, Miguel.[5][better source needed] Lewis appeared as vocal coach on CBS’s Rockstar: Supernova and MTV’s Rock The Cradle.[6] She has also appeared as a commentator on TV Guide Network’s Idol Chat,[7] VH1’s Dice: Undisputed, and Miss America: Reality Check.

Client List

Author

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Lewis is the author of The Singer’s First Aid Kit and The Pop Singer’s Warm-Up.[9] Both books not only focus on exercises and information to train his/her voice, but expand upon the challenges that professional singers face.[citation needed]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Q&A with Lis Lewis - Moving From Theater To Pop". Live2Play Network. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  2. ^ "About Lis". thesingersworkshop.com. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  3. ^ "The Pop Singers Warm Up Kit & Singers First Aid Kit Singers Practice Kits from Vocal Coach Lis Lewis". Vocalist.org.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Lis Lewis Vocal Coach Bio". Singers.com. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Rehearsal today @MiguelUnlimited killing it". Twitter. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  6. ^ "The Singer's Workshop Client List". The Singer's Workshop. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  7. ^ "TV Guide Channel's "Idol Chat" - Lis Lewis Interview". IdolChat. 9 April 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Client List". The Singers Workshop. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  9. ^ Moore, Jayne. "Renowned Vocal Coach Lis Lewis Talks About Her 30 Years of Music Teaching and Writing". SingerUniverse.com. Retrieved 7 January 2013.