Background
After 25 successful years as a professional vocal coach in Los Angeles, I know what you need to get to that next level as a singer. Many clients come to me before a big performance, TV or film appearance, or for major vocal development. Many stay with me to keep their voice in shape between touring and recording. Even the pros need a great vocal coach to stay on top of their game.
I’ve had clients on MTV, American Idol and many other hit shows, worked with new artists through the whole process of recording their first major label releases, and had the honor of working with top record executives and management companies on established acts.
Approach
I work in every mainstream genre as well as with independent labels and artists. My technique brings out the excitement, authenticity and personal style that make a singer a true artist, with an intense program for building power and increasing dynamic range under complete vocal safety.
My philosophy is simple: technique is a servant of your passion, not the other way around. The goal is to remove every physical and emotional obstacle, so you can express everything genuine in your heart with total freedom and confidence.
“Best Voice Lessons in Los Angeles” — CBS Los Angeles
“Listed among LA’s leading vocal coaches, Micah Plissner transforms garden-variety singers into authentic performing artists. From his top-of-the-line hybrid recording studio, this veteran of artist development prepares singers for stage, film, television and auditions. He trains both amateur and professional artists in all musical genres, including pop, rock, country and rhythm and blues. … Plissner’s lessons are intense and aimed at building vocal power, strengthening range dynamics and eliminating voice strain. Online lessons are available for those who are touring or live outside the LA region.”— Sharon Raiford Bush, CBS News Los Angeles, April 18, 2013
Tours
- Roger Waters: Us + Them, 2017
- Sia: Nostalgic for the Present, 2016
- One Direction: On the Road Again, 2015
- Beyoncé: The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, 2014
Artists & Clients (Partial List)
Babyface, Nick Cannon, Pussycat Dolls, Sky Ferreira, Phantogram, AlunaGeorge, Icona Pop, Jeffree Star, Lucius, TR/ST, Lifehouse, Elliphant, Danity Kane, Local Natives, Holychild, Weyes Blood, Denzel Curry, Armie Hammer, David Krumholtz, and the touring bands of Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Roger Waters.
TV, film and Broadway: American Idol, The Voice, X Factor, Glee, America’s Got Talent, Making the Band, Eurovision, Univision’s La Banda, Miss Saigon and The Lion King.
Labels, management and agencies include Universal Music Group, Interscope, Sony Music, Warner, Capitol, Def Jam, EMI, Roc Nation, Red Light Management, CAA, WME, Gersh, Paradigm and Brillstein/Grey. See the full client showcase.
The Studio
Lessons take place in my hybrid recording studio in the historic Eastern Columbia Building at 849 S Broadway, overlooking the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown LA’s Fashion / Theater District. Free parking for clients. Online lessons are available too.