Get the voice you’ve always wanted, discover the voice you never knew you had…with
confidEnce vocals
By Lauren Gates
209-770-3531
Student testimonials
jessica
“My journey with singing has been a long one. I believe it is a gift God has given me and I wasn't fully utilizing it. Enter in Lauren; we have been working for over a year and she has helped me become a very confident singer in less than a year. We have been working on ear training, vocal concentration, tongue placement, breathing and many more. Due to her tutelage I have been sought after by various bands/groups, joined the praise team at my church, reached the whistle register, and I have managed to make some meaningful connections in the music industry. Thank you Lauren can't wait to continue to work with you.”
Trina
“I’ve been singing for a long time, but certain songs had me feeling like I was straining, or ‘yell singing’ as I call it. Lauren has been great at teaching me proper techniques. She is very observant and offers consistent constructive criticism, while also remaining 100% positive and encouraging. Thanks to these voice lessons, I have gained knowledge and confidence in my vocal performances. I have regained my passion for singing!
Lauren even has gone above and beyond by giving her students the opportunity to sing with a live band. This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but had struggled with feelings of inadequacy and intimidation. Thanks to Lauren I am able to face my fears and accomplish my dreams!”
Jose
“Before working with Lauren, I used to transpose songs 3 or 4 steps down, making everything sound dull and lifeless. Now, I can sing some of my favorite artists' songs in the original key. Vocal lessons with Lauren have helped me find what seems to be my true voice. I've been amazed by the actual vocal capacity I've uncovered. I can now sing more comfortably songs that used to be too high for me and I have started to discover the natural sound, color, and texture of my voice.
Lauren's approach is unique and unlike anything I’ve experienced before. She treats the body as an instrument, rather than relying on generic exercises. My experience with other methodologies left a bad taste in my mouth because I spent months without achieving the results I wanted. With Lauren, I’m seeing real progress, and I can’t wait to see how far we can take my technique.”
instructor biography
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Pedagogy and a background in the Performing Arts, Lauren Gates is a skilled educator who has spent more than 20 years guiding teens and adults to their fullest vocal performance potential. With her extensive, scientific knowledge of the vocal mechanism, Lauren approaches vocal training from a kinesthetic perspective based on understanding and mastering the physical processes that influence the production of sound. In addition to helping Singers meet their goals, Lauren’s techniques can also help students conquer Public Speaking challenges like nerves, volume, diction, breath management, and vocal fatigue
Lauren’s personal experience in live performance is extremely diverse, spanning from Back-up Vocals to Lead Vocals, Karaoke Hosting to Radio Hosting, Dinner Theater to Musical Theater, Choirs to Worship Teams, and also working On-Camera. Most of Lauren’s students are active vocalists who regularly participate in Karaoke, Open-Mics, Bands, Worship Teams, Choirs, and Musical Theater Productions all around the Sacramento Area. She also has several students in speaking fields, like Radio, Telecom, and Motivational Speaking. Whatever your Vocal Goal may be, Lauren Gates can design and implement a personalized plan to help you achieve it.
