About Mark JW Graham | Vocal Coach

Mark JW Graham

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My Vocal Journey

My musical journey towards vocal coaching and teaching singing lessons began when I first picked up the bass guitar to help out some friends at church. From that moment, I was hooked on making music. I soon took up guitar and progressed bass and guitar side-by-side. Vocals naturally followed shortly after.

For over twenty years, I have been playing all styles from jazz to pop, rock to folk, fusion to R&B. As a result, I bring that rich blend of experience into every session—allowing any singer, in any genre, to achieve their goals here.

Through the same technique I teach, I expanded my own range to over three and a half octaves — proof that this vocal coaching method works in real singing voices, not just theory.

“Mark is amazing, and the fact that I, a relatively self conscious person, am able to have a go no matter how ridiculous the exercises might sound (some of the exercises really do sound ridiculous by the way) is a testament to Mark’s teaching skills. He puts you at ease immediately, he is knowledgeable, intuitive and fun. He has inspired me with the confidence that I can sing. This is incredible, after only a few singing lessons and 50 years of believing I can’t. If I can, then anyone can. Give it a go!!!!”
            Beverley Johnson, singer

 

Honestly, I really did not have the greatest voice when I first started singing. Like all good things, it took work. And like most things, if you want to improve quickly you need help from the best. So when I wanted to get better I sought out the most experienced vocal coach and the most effective vocal technique I could find.

The vocal technique I found was called Speech Level Singing. The originator of this technique is a man called Seth Riggs, and he has had a hand in shaping many of the greatest singing voices of the 20th century.

I was astounded by how effective his singing technique was. So much so, that after a year or two beginning vocal training for myself, I became certified in Speech Level Singing. I then went on to also become certified by the Institute of Vocal Advancement.

As a singing teacher, I continue to study with cutting-edge vocal coaches from around the world to this day. If you want to know more, find out how our unique vocal technique works right here.

The technique we apply in singing lessons gets the absolute best out of every student’s singing voice, and makes your singing as easy, natural and as instinctive as speaking. All this, while giving you power, range, and vocal control like you wouldn’t believe.

You can click on singing lessons to find out more about how our voice coaching lessons work.

 
Over the years I have since studied and continue to study with top level singing teachers from around the world: Greg Enriquez, Spencer Welch, Jeffrey Skouson, Kathy Kennedy, Stephanie Borm-Krueger, Guy Babusek, and many, many more.

I teach and have taught a variety of different vocal students all looking to develop their singing voices in different styles and to accomplish different goals. I’ve taught:

• choir members
• professional performers
• hobbyists
• band members
• lead singers
• backing vocalists
• touring international performers
• … and more.

I work and have worked with everyone from total singing beginners to seasoned gigging and recording singing professionals. Whether you are male or female, young or old, lead or backing, choral or rock or pop, we can help.

Everyone is delivered to their singing goals quickly and effectively through the approach we adopt in lessons. I’m pleased to say that the success experienced by my students over the years of vocal coaching has led to a reputation as the Midlands’ leading vocal coach.

“After several years with different vocal coaches I felt that I was never able to unlock the full potential of my singing voice. After just a few singing lessons with Mark I noticed dramatic improvement in terms of tone, vocal delivery and control. I am also able to hit high notes with ease that I once thought wouldn’t be possible…”
Kristian Pugh

Vocal Technique & Philosophy

 

My philosophy is that the art of making music is no different than speaking a language. If you have learned to speak a single word in just one language then you can learn to make music. I believe we need technique that gives us an ‘uncoloured’ approach to making music, not just as a singing teacher.

Every person’s voice is unique, and everyone has their own thing to say. My objective is to train your voice to enable you freely to create what you want, when you want, without thinking. This is to give you an instrument with that level of control and health, one that lasts for life.

 
 
 

I’d love to work with you

 
If what I’ve said above resonates with you, and if you are as serious about your singing voice as I am, then I’m confident you’ll find what you’re looking for in our sessions together.