May Student Showcase!

Come support these local singers as they make their way onto the scene with styles ranging from indie rock to pop to musical theatre.

Performers:
Will Behan
Kayla Brackett
Katie Buchner
Nicole Cunningham
Bob Flacke
Tess Flacke
Ciarra Knott
Theodora Lascaris
Mazaliya Mardakhayeva
Kylie Podwesa

Caffe Lena

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 @ 7:30pm

Tickets $10

Singing 101 – A 3 Part Workshop with Diana Domingo

"Singing 101": 3-Part Workshop Series with Diana Domingo

Our very own Diana Domingo is instructing a 3-Part Singing Workshop Series, entitled “Singing 101″, beginning this month at OpenVoice Studios.  The series was developed to take a singer, or aspiring singer, quickly, but comprehensively, through all of the basics of singing from breathing techniques to selecting and connecting with your music. The Series begins on April 14th with  “The Body is The Instrument” – a refresher course on breathing techniques and singing exercises and is followed on April 21st with “Maximizing Your Results” – an in-depth look at how to carve out practice time, develop goals and chart your progress. The last class on May 5th, “Finding Your Unique Voice”, will look at techniques to build confidence and creativity in your approach to music and performance. Each workshop is two hours and materials will be provided.

You can sign-up for one session for $35 or sign up for the entire series of three for $75 (reducing the price to $25/session)…Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information about each session. If you want More Information or to Reserve your Space and Sign-up, email Diana at centerforsong@gmail.com or contact her at 518-742-7417.

A Night of Singers, coming to Saratoga Wednesday the 21st!

Saratogians, please join us next Wednesday the 21st of March for a wonderful “Night of Singers”! OpenVoice Studios is excited for our upcoming concert at Gaffney’s Restaurant, featuring several students and teacher Diana Domingo, as well as other local musicians. There is no cover charge, the show starts at 7:30, and be sure to arrive early to get a good seat! We look forward to seeing you all there!

Nicole Cunningham Plays Grandpa Joe!

OpenVoice student Nicole Cunningham has a starring role as Grandpa Joe in the upcoming production of Willy Wonka at the Schuylerville High School Drama Club. We are excited to see Nicole perform, and so proud to call her an OpenVoice student! The show is up this week, on March 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Go check out the show, if you can!

Studio Warming Party & Open House – Saratoga Springs

Come Dance, Sing and Create…with Bloom: A Movement Space, Red Confetti Art Studio and OpenVoice Studios (formerly Sam Whitehouse Music) at their first-ever collaborative Open House!

What:

  • Meet and greet artists, dancers, vocalists & musicians.
  • Free twenty-five minute classes & performances.
  • Sing your favorite songs, either solo or with your family.
  • Free arts and crafts activities & demonstrations.
  • Various giveaways for free classes from each studio.
  • Yummy refreshments will be provided!

When:

Saturday, November 12th
1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

Where:

153 Regent Street
(Off of Regent and Spring St in Saratoga Springs)

Email:

PLEASE RSVP: rsvp153regent@gmail.com

Sam Whitehouse Music is now called OpenVoice Studios!

Welcome to our new website!

Our business has evolved a great deal over these last few short years, and so, after much thought and consideration, we decided that it was time to evolve our name and our brand, too. Thus, we’ve launched this new website and updated our marketing materials to reflect our new name and image: OpenVoice Studios. We are very excited for this change and are looking forward to celebrating this new step along our journey with all of you!

Chelsea Cavanaugh to play in Nashville during CMA’s week!

Chelsea Cavanaugh

Former Sam Whitehouse Music Student, Chelsea Cavanaugh, will share her musical talents with the city of Nashville during the week of the Country Music Awards!  GO CHELSEA!

Check her out at www.chelseacavanaugh.com

Both Studio Locations are Now on Google Maps!

Google Maps Logo

Check out San Francisco by clicking here.

Check out Saratoga Springs by clicking here.

Check Out Talia Denis’ New Video!

Former Sam Whitehouse Music student, Talia Denis, recently released her second video, for her song “Look Who’s Missing You Now”.  Check it out!

Welcome Kristen to the Team!

Please join us in welcoming our new teacher, Kristen!

KristenKristen has been performing publicly since she was a child and has studied voice privately for nearly 20 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in voice at The University of Richmond in Virginia where she both directed and performed in the elite women’s a cappella group, The Sirens. Prior to moving to New York, Kristen worked for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and had her own small voice studio.  In addition to her classical and musical theater experience, Kristen also celebrates a variety of contemporary vocal projects as well.  She has been a guest performer with the Chicago based band, Dr. Bombay, as well as a guest soloist with Ithaca-based band “When Dean Doves Cry”.  Kristen has performed at such revered venues as the House of Blues in Chicago and Walt Disney World. 

When Kristen isn’t teaching and performing, she can be found joyfully passing her time with her husband and two young children.

Kristen’s influence include Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchel, Shawn Colvin, Prince, Tuck and Patti, Fiona Apple, Diana Krall among others.