One-on-one voice lessons for singers of every age and level — built around your voice, not a formula.
Your first lesson is a free lesson — no obligation.
Singer, songwriter, choir director, and professionally trained vocal coach — teaching in Redding, CA and online through Zoom.
My approach to vocal training starts with understanding the voice you actually have — not trying to force it into someone else's sound. I listen closely to what your voice is doing, identify what's helping or holding you back, and give you the technical tools to develop your voice in a healthy, effective way.
I'm a professionally trained singer with more than three decades of vocal experience and nearly a decade of teaching experience. My performance background includes years of ensemble and worship leadership, studio recording for worship albums, directing and training vocal teams and children's choirs, and performing for audiences of 5,000+.
My approach to vocal training was shaped by my own need for a better way to sing. After years of intensive singing, I experienced significant vocal strain and was evaluated by an ENT in 2016, who warned that continued strain could lead to vocal nodules and potentially require surgery. Later that year, I began training at Brett Manning Studios in Nashville under Chanelle Guyton, where I studied for three years.
That training fundamentally changed my understanding of the voice. I learned how much more is possible when singers learn to coordinate their voices efficiently rather than relying on tension and strain. Today, my teaching focuses on healthy vocal coordination, range, resonance, vocal freedom, and endurance.
I work with kids, teens, and adults — from singers wanting to strengthen their technique to worship leaders, auditioning students, songwriters, and working artists.
Real-time, hands-on coaching where I listen closely, make adjustments in the moment, and help you immediately feel the difference in how your voice is working.
Online lessons are conducted over Zoom. You get the same lesson plan, same attention — live, personalized coaching from wherever you are, with the flexibility to make consistent vocal training work for your life.
In their own words
Abi is the best voice teacher I've ever had in my life! I've had several. None of them understood me. I understand what Abi is teaching me. She hears when I start exercising and works through it with me with exercises. She helps me understand myself and to improve bad habits I have and even includes wholistic neuropathic exercises to help me get into a rest mentality so I can get out of my own way. I highly recommend Abi!
Abi is not only a very well trained and talented vocalist, songwriter and artist, she's also a skilled vocal coach and choir director! I've had her work with all five of my daughters the last year and I'm impressed with how she can pinpoint quickly what their voices need to get the proper sound, and then design focused exercises to retrain each of them depending on what she sees and hears. Abi is very professional and so FUN to work with. My girls adore her, even the ones who were a little intimidated at first and were self conscious…
Thank you Abi for changing my outlook on singing and songwriting. I have seen an amazing amount of progress in my vocal abilities within a very short time due to your engaging lessons. One of the biggest surprises has been how much my vocal range has expanded. My range has more than doubled since working with you, and I have gained confidence and perspective on what I'm capable of as a singer.
I've loved taking voice lessons with Abi! She creates such a safe space for me to grow and learn tools that help my voice specifically. She's very knowledgeable about her craft. It's so lovely to be coached by someone who loves what they do. Just in one lesson, I see great improvement in my voice and I'm more encouraged to be fully me when I'm singing! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Abi is a game changer when it comes to improving vocals!! Not only is she so knowledgeable in what she does, she has a gift of teaching that makes it impossible to not learn and improve when taking lessons with her! I knew nothing about singing when coming to her, and she easily grew my understanding and made me fall in love with singing even more. I couldn't recommend Abi enough!
My daughter really enjoys her lessons with Abi! Abi makes Brooke feel so comfortable and confident. During every lesson I see Brooke's improvement. Abi is so amazing at her craft, seeing them together is a joy to witness. I feel lucky to have found such a professional, to enrich my daughter in something she really enjoys. Thank you Abi!
Thank you so much for the voice lessons I've had. They've been so needed and brought in such a new way for me to approach singing, and my voice, and to be more aware of what parts of me I'm engaging when I sing. It has really blessed me to be with someone who's confident in what they do and made it their goal to get me out of my discomfort and lack of knowledge and to give me the tools.
Abi is a skilled singer and a fun vocal coach! She quickly assessed my need and accordingly gave me exercises to get me to the next level. Currently, I'm working on releasing all throat tension and singing with a full voice!
Abi has been incredible to work with. She's not only helped me achieve my goals of understanding and expanding my vocal range, but she's also completely reshaped the way I approach singing. When we first started working together, I relied heavily on my chest voice. Through her guidance, I've learned how to develop and effectively use my mix voice while also improving my overall placement, control, and technique. The growth I've experienced working with her has been both incredible and has also helped me as I guide others on my worship team.
I had an amazing experience with Abi! One of the things that stood out the most was how clearly she helped me identify my vocal placement. She explained the concepts in a way that made it easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to feel while singing. She was patient, encouraging, and gave clear feedback throughout the lesson. By the end of the class, I had a much better awareness of where my voice should resonate and how to produce a healthier, more consistent sound. Her teaching style made the lesson both enjoyable and practical. I left feeling more confident in my voice and with specific exercises and techniques I can continue to apply. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their vocal technique and develop a better understanding of their own voice. I will 100% recommend it to anyone that is serious about growing in their vocal gift.
Your first lesson is on me — and it's a full one. We'll warm up, work on a song, and you'll leave with a better understanding of your own voice. There's no obligation, but if you want to keep going afterward we'll talk then.