We are back @ Los Gatos Coffee Roasting TOMORROW Saturday, 11/12 @ 7pm! W/SPECIAL GUESTS - my ROCKSTAR students Justin McTullen & Luke Hayden! Can't wait to see you all and to play with my besties: Mark Brillhart, Dan Newitt & Dan Ross. Please make reservations if you haven't yet. Seating is limited. It will be LIVE on FB, too. xoxoxo (408) 354-3263
Emma's "The Water" has been sailing and soaring and already added to almost 300 playlists. Check it out on all digital streaming platforms. (Produced by Mom, Mixed By Deegan Adams). ROCK ON, EMMA! I LOVE this song....
COMING SOON: On Sunday December 11 @ 5pm PT/8PM ET I will be teaching a free online class called "Singing for Breathing." You can register by emailing me here.
I know I usually teach "Breathing for Singing," but this class is for anyone who may want to improve their breathing, strengthen their lungs and have some FUN. You can be a singer, or "non-singer." The class is free for friends and family and their friends and family. It's something I have wanted to do for awhile as a small thank everyone (and the Universe) for its support. I can't believe there are almost 100 singers subscribed to my classes for vocal technique and songwriting. And I LOVE my Young Singers class,too. We will meet on Zoom and do diaphragmatic breathing exercises, vocal exercises that focus on balancing, deepening and sustaining your breath - we will also sing some songs for fun.
“Ruth has given me my mojo back. I have been a blocked songwriter for decades, Then I met Ruth and enrolled in her songwriting class, and through it, I feel like I’m meeting a part of myself that I had long forgotten and stuffed in a corner — and it feels SO GOOD!“ -Joanne Weaver (student)
"Ruth is one of the best voice teachers I have ever met. She is able to prepare students for college auditions, often within just a short timeframe, exceptionally well. All of my students who have worked with her have transformed into excellent musicians receiving top-tier college admissions offers. Highly recommended!"
-Bill Zuckerman, Music School Central
"Ruth is the best vocal coach I have ever worked with. She has helped me improve my singing, and learn to take care of my voice. I love working with her!"
-Remi Wolf, Island Records
"Ruth is beyond excellent! She is an incredible voice coach - a gem in the industry. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their chops, manage their breathing and protect their voice."
-Keith St, John, Montrose, Burning Rain, Quiet Riot
If you are interested or know someone who might be: "SING BETTER IN A DAY!" the 1 day Singingbelt Workshop (aka "bootcamp") is happening this Sunday 2/5 @ 5pm PT on Zoom. (You need to register tonight - or tomorrow morning, so I can mail the Singingbelt to you in time.) This is my 10,000 hours and it's a blast! You'll learn a ton and have fun - and leave a better singer! I designed The Singingbelt to make breathing for singing easy. Its unique design improves vocal breathing technique and...
2022 was full of change here, lots of transitions, new horizons, a lot of letting go's & taking in's. A date in the calendar has the meaning we give it, but it is a moment to reflect and an opportunity to appreciate and thank you. If you are reading this - you're clearly my friend (or my mom). You have supported me, my family, lifted us up - in more ways than you know. I am humbled by my friends. You hosted house concerts for me, you brought friends to shows, told friends about shows, music...
Dan, Dan, Mark and I can't wait to play for ya'll this Friday, 10/7. My student, singer/songwriter Justin Wang, will be opening at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting. Gotta a SPECIAL GUEST, Emma Gerson, in the house, too. We'll stream it live on FB. Coming in person? Please make reservations. Seating is limited. (408) 354-3263 My daughter, Emma Gerson, has a new song coming out 10/10! Pre-save, "The Water" here. In Student News, I'm super proud of the incredibly talented 16 year old Summer Brennan....