Sophie Lair-Berreby
Care of the Professional Voice
Soin de la Voix Professionnelle
New York - Paris
"Throughout my career, I have seen so many singers, of all levels of training, come to me with only a vague and abstract idea of crucial notions like break, breathing support or laryngeal pivot, which, more often than not, results in the “infamous” vocal fatigue or stubborn "bad habits", frustratingly limiting their vocal potential. For over 25 years, I have been sharing my knowledge with performers across the board, in a way that is the most adapted to each individual’s learning process as well as genre of music, without compromising the personality of their voice, nor overriding their singing teacher. My goal is to make performers self-reliant and accomplished."
"Tout au long de ma carrière, j'ai vu tant de chanteurs, de tous niveaux, venir vers moi avec une idée vague et abstraite de notions cruciales comme break, soutien respiratoire ou pivot laryngé, ce qui, le plus souvent, aboutit aux “légendaires” fatigue vocale ou "mauvaises habitudes" tenaces, limitant leur potentiel vocal de la façon la plus frustrante qui soit. Depuis plus de 25 ans, je partage mes connaissances avec des interprètes de tous horizons, de la manière la plus adaptée possible au chemin d'apprentissage de chaque individu ainsi qu'au style de musique, sans jamais compromettre la personnalité de leur voix, ni outrepasser leur professeur de chant. Mon objectif est de rendre les artistes autonomes et accomplis."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Tynan Davis, Mezzo-Soprano, US
"Sophie not only saved my singing life, her guidance and care made my voice stronger and more versatile than ever. She gave me so many tools to maintain the health and longevity of my instrument. I am forever grateful for her careful teaching."
Marc Molomot, Tenor, US
"I’ll never forget that you were there for me during my biggest crisis and I am forever grateful."
Tavia Gilbert, Performer - Writer - Producer, US
Sophie is helping me improve my vocal quality and capability, of course, but it is her intuitive exploration of my limiting beliefs, her ability to bring out the playfulness and pleasure in our work, and her support of my growth as a human soul for which I am most grateful. She is a master teacher.