Hollywood Vocal Coach

Lee Anthony Lontoc

I first became involved with music at a very early age. Often I would hear my parents singing around the house and my interest further expanded when we got our first piano. My dad would be playing and singing something all the time but he always reiterated that he wished he had lessons when he was younger. He has a natural ear for music and could improvise on the keys at will.

My parents' misfortune turned out to be my good fortune. I started playing classical piano at the age of 6 and continued on through out college. Because of my love for music I went on to the infamous Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City, CA. There I studied with some of the greatest musicians in the country from Dick Grove himself to Joe Harnell, Lou Levy and David Angel. At this institution is where I began some of my vocal training under the likes of Janna Brown and Sue Raney (Grammy Winner).

I eventually started playing jazz, R&B, pop piano and keyboards with local groups around Los Angeles that eventually led me to share stages by with some major label acts including George Michael, Jermaine Stewart, Manhattan Transfer, Chick Corea, The Brecker Brothers, and others.

I left Los Angeles to pursue other ventures and soon found myself songwriting and performing with my guitarist brother Len. We became a popular sight in the midwest and had found ourselves recording with the powerhouse Trevel Productions which is headed by Gerald Levert. I also road managed the groups Ready For The World (MCA Records) and Damian Dame (LaFace Records)

During this time of performing and recording I noticed that my voice was not as consistent as some singers I idolized. My voice was becoming increasingly tired after just a few sets and I found I was "muscling" my larynx in order to get the right tone. This backfired and I was left with inconsistencies in power and confidence over my range.

I was constantly in awe of singers like James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Chris Cornell, and Luther Vandross and wondered how they were able to keep their vocal strength after years and years of continued use. I always believed that it must be talent alone but after investigating the art of singing further I found that they were big believers in proper vocal training. Talent may get you to where you want to be but training will keep you there.

Eventually I came back to Los Angeles to stretch my wings and this led me to the doorsteps of The Goodrich Vocal Studios where I studied with Jennifer and Michael Goodrich. I became the Education Advisor for Speech Level Singing while studying with Seth Riggs and Dave Stroud. My responsibilities included holding educational seminars for the SLS Teachers to insure they were properly trained in this technique. Singing is now much easier because I finally understand the physiology of my vocal instrument.

Fortunately I've had the pleasure of working with some great singers and actors including Melanie Brown (Spice Girls, America's Got Talent), Mike Dirnt (Green Day), Diego Schoening (Timbiriche, Un Nueva Dia), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, That 70's Show), Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once Upon A Time), Fatlip (The Pharcyde) and many others. 

Come to a pro studio that can help you gain the colors and precision in your singing voice. Professional training for the professional sound. See you at The Hollywood Vocal Studios!

Credentials

Goodrich Vocal Studio--Associate Teacher
Speech Level Singing Technique Certified,  Forrmer Education Advisor Southern California Teachers

Ohio State University--BS Biochemistry                                                                                 minor: Jazz studies - Piano and Vocal  minor: Anatomy and Physiology

Dick Grove School of Music:
Diploma Keyboard Instruction Program
Vocal Instruction Program

Private Teachers:
Goodrich Vocal Studios
Seth Riggs -- "Singing for the Stars" Author                                                                            Dave Stroud Voice Studio -- Creator of the VocalizeU Program and Vocology in Practice. 

Neal Creque -- Jazz Pianist, Quincy Jones, Ramsey Lewis
Daniel Barber -- Pianist, Cleveland Orchestra
John Novello -- "Contemporary Keyboardist" Author