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The May 19th meeting/workshop was great. Steve Memel, our presenter was entertaining and gave great advice. His lecture covered important aspects of vocal techniques and he straightened out some misconceptions regarding it. He took volunteers who had questions and worked with them to find immediate solutions. It was fascinating to see them improve right before our eyes. We all had a great time! If anyone is looking for a great voice teacher, I recommend him highly.

I am including his resume below and his phone number. (818) 789-0474

Thanks, Steven, for sharing your gift and time with us so generously!

And a very special thanks to OC member Irene Kelly for bringing him to us. What a great gift!

Jean Bullock
Orange County Chapter Coordinator

STEVEN MEMEL

Internationally recognized vocal technique and performance coach Steven Memel is a consummate teacher with a multifaceted career as a singer, award-winning actor and director, composer and instrumental musician.
He has created a unique approach from a synthesis of his vast technical skills, knowledge and extensive experience. This combined with an extraordinary ability to communicate enables him to achieve rapid and dramatic results with the artists who seek him out.

Steven’s passion for the craft is infectious and inspiring. He has already helped many established performers by introducing them to his dynamic and innovative concepts through the Steven Memel Studio for the Voice where he teaches private lessons in singing and speech as well as performance workshops. His students include performers from Broadway and the recording and film industries.

Teaching credits include:
Private practice through the STEVEN MEMEL Studio offering both individual sessions and performance workshops.
Musicians Institute in Hollywood - teaching the new Artists Development Program – preparing solo artists and bands for industry showcases with A & R people and label execs.
Voice and vocal performance coach for the Hollywood Acting Workshop. HAW is an international organization bringing artists from other countries to the U.S. to study film acting.
UCLA Extension
Coach for the American Center for Musical Theater.
Former head of the voice dept. for the L.A. High School for the Performing Arts.
Vocal and performance coach for the Southern California Children’s Theater.
Guest Lecturer in Voice and Acting - USC School of Cinema and Television - Peter Stark Producing Program Graduate Level.
Vocal Instructor - Cologne, Germany for The National German Westphalian Film Commission's program - Studio: Actors and Camera. The program is aimed at giving German actors the best in American film and television acting training.
Creator and facilitator of personal achievement workshops.

Directing credits include:
World Tour of "Wild Woman Blues" starring legendary blues and gospel recording artist Linda Hopkins.
Pasadena Pops Orchestra – Director and creator of the show "From the Heart", a part of their 2001 Summer Season
Craig Kilborne Show – Directed Anika Paris and her band as Musical Guests
1994 Dramalogue Award Winner in Directing - "Of Mice and Men"
Partial Client List
Lauren Bacall – Tony Award Winner - Woman of the Year
Isabella Rossellini – Actress, Model
John Wood – Tony Award Winner – Travesties, Most recently appearing in the film "Chocolat"
Mariel Hemingway – Film and TV actress
Taryn Manning – Singer, Actress – Co-starring with Britney Spears in Crossroads
Elaine Hendrix – Actress, Singer – Leading role in the film Superstar, starred opposite Matthew Broderick in Inspector Gadget 2
Alan Rachins – Actor, Singer, Series regular playing the father on Dharma and Greg
Linda Hopkins - Blues and Gospel recording Artist – 2X Tony Award Winner
No Secrets - New Jive Records "Girl Group"
Kara’s Flowers - J. Records, Adam Levine – Lead Singer
Anika Paris - recording artist EAR Music
Luis Mejia – Sony Latin
Michael Saucedo –Latin recording artist, star on General Hospital
Chad Celi KIIS Fmi.com Internet Jockey, Sony Records with XDream
Mortonette Jenkins – Performed with Elton John, Stevie Wonder
Ester Nicholson – Performed with Bette Midler, Brenda Russel
Sue Medley Recording Artist 2X Juno Award Winner Canada, Opening for Bob Dylan
Kat Cressida – One of the premiere female voice-over talent in the business. Voice matches for Disney Characters – Jesse the Cowgirl from Toy Story opposite Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland
Lynn Rose – "La Cage Aux Folle" – Broadway
Bjorn Johnson – Star of the Musical "Arthur" - Broadway
Whip Hubley –Actor Driven, Top Gun, etc…
Lina Cardwell – Nala in "The Lion King"


[This message has been edited by JeanB (edited 05-27-2003).]