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VOCALS MAGAZINE

U P C L O S E

P E R S O N A L

IMPROVISATION

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SUPER-POWER &

ENDLESS ENERGY

DECEMBER

ken gonzales <

Editor-In-Chief

from the

Creative Director

editor’s mind

Art Director

Vocals Magazine is dedicated to showcasing

the “voicing capability” of all instruments

(primarily the voice). Not only is it committed

to shining the light on established acts, it

also provides a forum for new and upcoming

singers and professional speakers. Actors,

directors, songwriters, lyricists, producers,

politicians, talk/radio show hosts, professional

sports players, coaches, and owners are to

also name a few. Moreover, it is an avenue to

discover artists who voice their ideas through

their respective instruments, to include guitar

voicing, piano, drumming, etc.

Intern

Executive Editor

Account Executives

Contributors

Vocals Magazine’s newest endeavor of print

will offer its challenges and additionally

silver-line opportunities. You will ind great

information, interviews, and tips from the

professionals. Everything you need to know to

enrich your vocal career can all be found right

here in Vocals Magazine.

Publisher

With that, be well and living long, prospering

every overturned rock.

TEL: 210.725.7414

Remain loyal

E-MAIL: editor@vocalsmagazine.com

www.vocalsmagazine.com

Ken Gonzales

from the editor’s mind

ken gonzales

rachel lawrence

posture tips for great stage and

studio vocals

judy rodman

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spotlight > dear rose

Breathing Techniques for Super-

Power & Endless Energy

andrew scott

Breathing Techniques for Super-

Power & Endless Energy

Lawrence

C alifornia girl, Rachael Lawrence

was born and raised in beautiful San

Diego. Trained in music at the age

of three, her parents enrolled her in

piano lessons as soon as they

discovered she had “perfect pitch.”

These early piano lessons became

the building blocks of her success

in the entertainment industry. She

was trained in the “Suzuki Method”

until she was six years old, and then

began her classical sight reading

training. At the age of nine, Rachael

was cast in a high school musical

and from that point on she knew

she wanted to be in the spotlight as

an actress. She attended La Jolla

Country Day School and became

extremely involved in theatre,

piano, singing, and composing.

Rachael

By her high school graduation, Rachael had

composed many songs, studied jazz piano, and had

already starred in countless plays and musicals. She

quickly moved on to continue her studies in the arts at

the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Due to her experience with high school musicals and

plays, Rachael majored in theatre and was involved

in every aspect of music she could get her hands on.

Her world became a swirl of plays, musicals, musical

reviews, and short comedic and dramatic ilms. In

fact, Rachael became the irst undergraduate to ever

direct a main-stage musical at the esteemed university,

and was ultimately celebrated with an award upon

graduation for her onstage and offstage contributions

to the School of Theatre at USC.

Dozens of shorts, music videos, songs, and movies

were produced with Drama 3/4 Productions. Little

did they know that their big break was just around

the corner. VH1 had seen the comedic group-- with

Rachael in tow, and had fallen in love with their

humor. The network offered them the opportunity

to make a television show. On air now, it is the only

scripted comedy on VH1. “I Hate My 30s” was born

from the minds of the group, produced by Drama 3/4

Productions, and Rachael is currently cast as Vicki,

the 25-year-old, 80s rock, loud-mouthed receptionist.

As the youngest cast member on the show, Rachael’s

spunk and talent brings the show to a whole new

level. Her musical expertise has provided her with

the opportunity to co-write most of the songs that are

performed on the show.

During her last semesters of college, Rachael b gan

giving private voice lessons. This led to her becoming

a certiied voice coach under the world famous voice

coach, Seth Riggs. In the past, Rachael has worked

with Bai Ling, Rick Fox (LA Lakers), Sarah Rue (Less

Than Perfect) among many other notable celebrities

and individuals currently starring in Broadway shows

and tours.

A side project that Rachael is largely recognized

for doing is the comedic internet music video “Shoes”

by Liam Sullivan as “Kelly.” The video has gone viral

on MySpace and YouTube, spawning numerous fan

remakes and turning Kelly into an internet rock star

sensation. In 2006, YouTube staffers chose Liam’s

“Shoes” as one of the top 10 videos of the year and

Entertainment Weekly listed it as one of the viral

videos to watch. One of the re-postings of “Shoes”

video has received over 18 million views on YouTube

alone, and is the seventh most viewed video of all time

on the site.

At this same time, Rachael was contacted by USC

and offered a fantastic opportunity to work in Scotland.

She eagerly accepted, which led to her musically

directing and starring in many plays at the Edinburgh

Fringe Festival. Upon returning to Los Angeles, she

immediately began to work as a voice coach, musical

director, composer, and actress. Rachael also became

a regular singer at the prominent venue, Hollywood

Bowl, during their summer programs-- holding her

own performing next to Broadway notables such as:

Patti Lupone, Jonathan Pryce, Rebecca Luker, and

Davis Gaines.

Most recently on top of the new TV show, Rachael

has also paired up with Deborah Ellen, with whom

she wrote and sold four songs to ABC. Along came

Josh Binder, a talented producer who was looking for

writing partners. The trio came together and soon

became a smash hit, creating songs that are soon to be

in demand. In fact, they quickly landed a publishing

deal with Randy Cohen and Dana Kasha’s company,

“Shoot and Score Music Publishing,” under Universal

Publishing.

Rachael’s closest friends from USC are all working

actors in Los Angeles. They all worked together to

create a blend of comedic genius. Consistent positive

feedback led them to perform sketch comedy under

the name “Another Showcase Showdown.” Hard work

paid off and in 2002, they were accepted into the

Aspen HBO Comedy Arts Festival. This eventually

directed a couple of the friends to form their own

production company: Drama 3/4 Productions. Soon

after that, the company became a “clubhouse” for

everyone to produce their projects...

Clearly, Rachael is in it to win it. She is far beyond

a triple threat between her composing, singing, acting,

directing, and coaching. Since Rachael is gifted at

so many areas in the arts, her ultimate goal is to see

her career lourish in many different arenas in the

entertainment world. Rachael’s drive and ambition

makes her a rare ind in Hollywood - and she is sure

to succeed with every path she chooses to take. Her

heart belongs to the arts, and it is sure to win over

anyone who comes within touch of her matchless

talents.

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