My influences are: Life, the ocean, the mountains, beauty, the human struggle for understanding, personal improvement and freedom.
Blues, Rock, Jazz, Fusion - Howlin' Wolf, Pink Floyd, Yes, Newport Convention, Led Zeplin, Sandy Denny, Tim Buckley, Mississippi John Hurt, Aretha Franklin, Pete Seeger, the Penny Whistlers, U2, Bob Dylan, Big Mamma Thorton, Earth Wind and Fire, Eva Cassady, Black Sabbath, Freedom Fighter Songs, African Music and conga drums - Ola Tunji and his drums of Passion, Jefferson Airplane, Queensryche, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Bonnie Raitt, Kate Bush, the Incredible String Band, Peter Gabriel - and so many others!
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ABOUT JEANNIE DEVA Training Method:The Deva Method® Training System:The Contemporary Vocalist
Jeannie Deva® Voice Studios
Los Angeles, Hollywood, North Hollywood, Denver Colorado, Boston (2), New Hampshire (and more to open soon!)
www.jeanniedeva.com
“The Deva Method is the closest thing to getting cosmetic surgery for your voice.” – Performer Magazine
Jeannie Deva is an international celebrity Master vocal coach, vocalist, published author, clinician, recording studio vocal producer/studio coach, trainer of voice teachers and founder of Jeannie Deva® Voice Studios.
Determined to offer contemporary singers an alternative to classical training she began extensive research on the voice starting in the early 70's. Through her research she unmasked the myths from the simple truths of voice function and development. From there she created a method to fully develop the voice; one that allows full individuality of style and freedom of expression. Thus she has become known for her simple yet powerful, cutting edge and world class vocal technique: The Deva Method® - A Non-Classical Approach for Singers--, used worldwide by singers and teachers alike.
On E! Entertainment television, she appeared as the vocal coach for Reality show “House of Carters” staring Nick Carter (of The Backstreet Boys), Aaron Carter and their three sisters. With numerous other television appearances in Venezuela and the US she has been seen additionally on such shows as “Idol Chat” – TV Guide Channel and the Hollywood entertainment industry-based talk show: “Question Reality.” Deva is a founding member of the elite Voice Council and endorsed by TC-Helicon Vocal Technologies, as well as one of five high profile vocal coaches officially endorsing Thayers® Products for Singers.
Jeannie on TV Shows: Idol Chat, Art of Coaching, House of Carters
Thousands of singers world-wide have been trained by Jeannie and her expanding network of certified Deva Method teachers. Clients include Grammy Award Winner Aimee Mann, Grammy Nominee Harriet Schock, singers for Christina Aguilera, Pink, Elton John, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias and Stevie Wonder, members of the J. Geils Band, Foghat, 1 Billboard Dance Chart Samantha James, Idol Finalist Mikalah Gordon (11 of Season 4), Leads in Broadway’s Wicked and Grease, members of the touring cast of Fame, Patty Griffin, Dar Williams, Charlotte Jorgensen (Dancing with the Stars partner to John Hurley). Among the many thousands of singers who have her “Contemporary Vocalist” book and CDs are Patti LaBelle and Robert Plant.
“Jeannie Deva is a total asset to anyone serious about their vocals. They should get involved with her right away – the sooner the better.” – David Frangioni, Audio Specialist, [Aerosmith, Bette Midler, Elton John, Julio Iglesias]
Record producers, labels and vocalists fly her cross-country and continent to assist the vocal recording of their albums. For this she has received endorsements from Engineers and Producers of the Rolling Stones, The Cars, Elton John and Aerosmith.
“Jeannie Deva always has her vocalists prepared for the studio, both mentally and technically, and with complete conviction. This is due to her consistent persistence to detail in her pre-production sessions. I would highly recommend her services to producers and artists who want to get convincing vocal performances.” – Jesse Henderson, Chief Engineer, Long View Farms Studios, [The Rolling Stones, The Cars]
Born into a family of award winning artists, Jeannie’s professional singing career spans four decades and began in New York’s Greenwich Village with Janis Ian, opening for Richie Havens. As an international vocalist, Ms Deva has shared billing with performers such as Dave Van Ronk and David Pomerantz, sung with James Montgomery Blues Band, Gail Moran Corea, David Bromberg, percussionist Hossam Ramsey (Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant), Maxine Nightingale, multi Platinum artists David Campbell, Raven Kane and Blues Great Johnny Shines.
“Jeannie! What a great voice! Your notes jump off the tape and through the air.” – Chick Corea
With a vocal range of four octaves, Deva combines styles from R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical-Pop and Celtic, using her voice with lyrics and as an instrument without lyrics. Having extensive experience singing in recording studios and on stage, she has headlined concerts in the US, South America and Europe.
"Jeannie Deva’s great theatrical and emotional control has reaped remarkable results. Virtuoso.” – The Harvard Crimson
“A uniquely new, incredibly versatile voice.” – Robert Holmes, til Tuesday, Platinum Recording Artist
In 1975 Jeannie graduated Berklee College of Music, Boston, earning a degree in Composition and Arranging. She assisted in founding Berklee’s voice department and later became the ten-year President of Berklee’s Alumni Association.
By 1978, Jeannie founded her first school of voice “The Voice Studio” in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1988 she began training and certifying voice teachers in her method. Since 2002, independently owned and operated Jeannie Deva Voice Studios have been opening in on both East and West Coasts of the United States.
Jeannie's private voice studio is located in Los Angeles. Through the use of Internet phone, she also maintains clients across the United States, South America, Europe and the Orient. This is due to the fact that she "hears with her ears" and knows exactly what a singer is doing physically via the sounds of their voice.
“The Master I want to introduce is Jeannie Deva.” – Basements to Backstage, Music Business Magazine
As clinician, workshop leader, panelist and/or performer, Ms Deva has appeared for organizations including:
Berklee College of Music, Celebrity Centre International Los Angeles and Celebrity Centres NY and London, Fashion Institute of New York, Caracas Arts Company, Venezuela, Boston University, New York University, Sweet Adeline’s International as well as chapters in Florida and New Hampshire, 9 European Arts Festivals in England, The Artist Associations of Puerto Rico, Stockholm, Sweden and Boston, New England Musician’s Expo, Music N’ Motion Studios in Hamburg, Germany, 14 International Artist’s Conventions in the Caribbean. In Los Angeles: Call To Arts Music and Art Expo, 7 Artists For A Better World annual Arts Festivals, Hollywood, Artists Helping Artists Summits and Females on Fire Women’s Music Festival.
Jeannie Deva's " Vocal Breakthroughs" 2007 Hollywood Workshop
Over 400 articles on the voice and related topics by Jeannie Deva have been printed in a variety of music magazines and webzines. She is featured on Julie Lyonn Lieberman’s acclaimed DVD: “The Vocalist’s Guide to Fitness, Health and Musicianship” distributed by Hal Leonard. Voice teachers around the world base their teaching on Ms Deva’s method from her published books and CDs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JEANNIE DEVA, HER METHOD OF VOICE TRAINING, VOCAL ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS, FREE ON LINE LESSONS AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS, VISIT: www.JeannieDeva.com
“Jeannie Deva, vocal coach/vocal producer made a huge difference to every session she has worked. Her work ethics are quality, quality and more quality, with fast results, reducing valuable studio time.” – Dinky Dawson, Engineer, [Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, The Byrds]
“I was really amazed by what simple measures can be taken to dramatically improve a vocal take. Jeannie’s experience with and understanding of the recording studio environment is an absolute asset to any vocalist who is working in the studio.” – Jennifer Truesdale, Singer/Songwriter: ABC’s “All My Children,” NBC’s “The Young and the Restless,” Showtime’s “Soul Food,” Fox’s “Melrose Place.”
Hi Jeannie, Love your training and need to get back some media that got stolen,Mike says HI, he is my best friend. I am looking forward to getting out there again and sing like I was trained by your group ! Love ya,Lorie
Hello Maestra Mia Maravilla! Gracias for your commentario. Well, I just want to say that you are an amazing teacher and I hope to see you soon. I love your voice. Brenda
Hey there! Thanks for your comment and well wishes!! I hope you have a great time out of town and I would love to meet up with you for a lesson in the New Year!!! xoxoxox Elisha:-)
Hi Jeannie, It's an absolute pleasure working with you and I look forward to more lessons. You're CD Course is fabulous..very concise and easy to follow. Until next time... Peace & Love, Linda
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