LEAD SINGER STUDIO

Prepare like a pro. Get more gigs.

I'm here to teach you everything they don't teach you in music school: how to lead your own band, prepare your repertoire and charts, promote yourself, nail auditions, book tours and more. 

The more prepared you are, the more fun you're going to have when you hit the stage.

 I offer practical music business and performance advice for singers and all musicians. I’ve been singing and playing the piano for a living for 35+ years - in everything from rock bands to mounting theatre productions on cruise ships, to singing in royal palaces and headlining international jazz festivals with my own music. I’ve learned a lot from putting my own bands together and touring around the world, and now I'm sharing what I've learned along the way. 
 

 

Email me and let me know what I can help you with, 

or if you just want to talk things through!

Ask me about coaching

sing@nancyruth.com

        VOCAL/ PERFORMANCE COACHING 

Specializing in jazz and pop styles, and preparing singers for live performance.

My mission is to empower singers so that they can enjoy a long career singing music they love, 
whether it be in a local club, an international theatre tour, or just for fun.  

Private Classes and Workshops taught in
English or Spanish

 

WE'LL FOCUS ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE: 
- voice development: tone, breath control, diction, intonation 
- musicianship 
- vocal health and endurance 
- stage presence 
- communicating with other musicians 
- building repertoire: pop/ jazz/ Latin standards 
- microphone technique 
- managing sound checks and singing in recording studios 
- learning to improvise 
- accompanying yourself
-Preparing for concerts, tours, and recording sessions.

ABOUT ME: I've been a professional singer, musician and songwriter for 35 years, working internationally in genres as diverse as rock, musical theatre, jazz, pop and Latin. I've recorded five albums on various labels, and continue to release singles on my own record label, Salerosa Records.  You can read more on my BIO.


MY FORMAL MUSIC STUDIES INCLUDE:
- Royal Conservatory of Music in Victoria, Canada (classical piano and voice)  
- Berklee College of Music, Boston USA (jazz piano, composition, songwriting)  
- Langara Studio 58, Vancouver, Canada (theatre)  
- Douglas College, New Westminster, Canada (piano and voice)  
- Alexander Technique  

To keep up with changes in the music industry, I’ve attended conferences including WOMEX (Santiago de Compostela), MIDEM (Cannes), BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC CONFERENCE (Miami),  MUSIC SYNC CONFERENCE (Barcelona) y MONDO NYC MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (New York). 
I'm a Jury member of Certamen de la Copa (traditional Spanish singing competition), Málaga, Spain 2022 - present
 

Online coaching sessions are on Zoom

Contact Nancy sing@nancyruth.com

TESTIMONIALS:
"Thrilled with her classes in jazz (piano and harmony) - she's the first teacher I've had who's been able to explain how things work and where I need to go with it. Many thanks" - Javier Tapia, pianist (Málaga, Spain) 

 

"Throughout my life I thought singing was a divine gift only a few had. Until I started taking classes with Nancy. She knows all you need to know to learn to sing, and she really knows how to teach."
- Julen Fernández, singer, guitarist 

 

"The masterclass was brilliant - valuable information. Without a doubt I'll look for more opportunities to learn from her" -Lydia Tune, pianist 

 

"I saw results right away thanks to the clarity of her instruction - she's a fantastic teacher (vocal coaching in a recording session)."  - Monica Solaun, singer

 

"Nancy is very kind. It was a great pleasure, and I'm grateful for the masterclass! Hope to do it again, thank you!"  -Fredy Lane, bassist

 

"She's an example of a great professional, as well as being warm and kind. She made me feel comfortable and I still draw on what she taught me. Without a doubt I recommend her as a teacher."
-Fernando Molino Serrano, singer-songwriter and guitarist

 

"In addition to being one of the finest singers that I have worked with, she is a gifted multi–instrumentalist. In this business, the terms prima donna and diva are synonymous with female singers and tenors - I have worked with many, including the most world famous of them that I won’t mention, but working with Nancy is like a breath of fresh air."  -Joe Gianono, composer/ arranger

Contact Nancy sing@nancyruth.com

SHARING WHAT I'VE LEARNED AFTER 40 YEARS ON THE ROAD...
 from Musical Theatre, Rock, to Jazz and Original Music Tours

There are lots of tips on my Instagram @leadsingerstudio