Darci Monet Vocal Style Studio

Watcha doin' this weekend?

THIS! YOU'RE DOIN' THIS! ↓↓↓

Hey, songbirds, my long time DMVSS students Andie Kay and Marie Pettit are The Key of F and they just put a new song out a few days ago. You like the rock n' roll, campers? If so, I hope you'll go take a listen!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1AifkFc9v2xGPD3e4THv6l

Need You Now The Key of F · Single · 2023 · 1 songs.

A while ago, I had a really big insight.

Even though I was an exceptionally talented vocalist, for much of my life and career I played small and let what other people thought about me (or what I PERCEIVED they thought about me) drive my will to succeed...or not. I leaned all the way in on the idea that no one would be interested in giving a chance to a short, juicy, very loud, lil-bit-snarky New Yorker with occasional foot-in-mouth disease, regardless of my talent level. I was just TOO MUCH and that would always work against me.

It took me a long time, but what I came to realize was that it didn't serve me - or anyone else - to keep minimalizing myself that way. I didn't deserve to feel that way about myself, either. Who was I helping by NOT giving myself 100% of my time, effort and investment? Musicians are healers...I AM A HEALER! How much good might I have done by stepping into my power when I was much younger and unabashedly, joyfully GOING FOR BEING ALL THE EFFING ME I am and can be???

This is why I'm so passionate about working with my singers and other performing artists.

Because I want to help those with exceptional talent to stop struggling with Play Small Syndrome and instead shamelessly fly their artsy fartsy freak flags and heal the world with their divinely bestowed and inspired gifts! The world needs us "carnies" now more than ever. MORE.👏🏻THAN.👏🏻EV.👏🏻 ER.👏🏻

If you’d like support with shedding your Think Small Syndrome, drop a comment below or DM me. I would be honored to support you.

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HEY LOS ANGELES! If you’re an actor-that-sings or a singer-that-acts (any genre) who is looking to sharpen your audition skills, you definitely want to attend the Total Artist Masterclass that I'm co-leading.

THIS WEEK IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! CLASS IS SATURDAY, JULY 8TH!

If you have any questions about it, drop a comment below or DM me and I'll answer as soon as I can. Otherwise, visit TotalArtistMasterclass.com for more details and registration/payment instructions. And by all means, if you know someone who'd benefit from attending, please share!

Time to level up, artists! Let's do this!

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♪♫ Sing Like You Mean It Story Time ♪♫

People sometimes ask me how I got into voice coaching.

To be a bit vulnerable with you...

The reason I decided to work with singers as more than "rainy day money" and create a career out of it was honestly out of necessity. Back at least 15 years ago, I'd had a handful of students I worked with on evenings and weekends around my corporate day job at a title company, but when the housing market crashed in 2008 and Corp asked me to train someone in the Philippines how to do my job over instant messenger in order to "help me out"...well, I saw the writing on the wall. And when my number was up, I took it as a sign from the Universe that I was supposed to be making a living with music full time and this would be a practical way to begin as I kept pursuing singing work. Good plan, right?

Well, the caveat is...my craptastic "Murphy's Law" attitude, unresolved childhood trauma and a very large missed opportunity beyond my control ("Napoleon Dynamite") buried me beneath their weight and I began to expect failure. I played small, blamed everyone and everything but myself for lack of opportunities and ultimately robbed myself of a fruitful career as a performer. Even worse, I believe it manifested in my body via allergies and chronic sinus infection, which has robbed me of my 3 1/2 octave range and the ability to count on my own voice when I need it.

I faced a crossroads: either get over myself or spiral forever into bitterness. I had already started down that dark path. So, I began the difficult work of healing and rediscovering who I am beyond others' expectations and even my own. I let go of my shame and self-doubt, reignited my love for music and ignited love for MYSELF.

Even though I’ve come a LONG way, I’m still dealing with my broken voice (I've come to accept it may never heal entirely), and am so present to the struggle that so many singers like me wrestle with every day. Their stories may be different from mine in the minute details, but there are so many exceptionally talented vocalists out there who are allowing their self-doubts keep them from their greatest potential.

And, that’s why I do the work I do... because I don’t want anyone to have to wrestle with their inner Negative Nate or Debbie Downer. I want them to know how spectacular they are for WHO they are and simultaneously train their voices so they can step into the spotlight and shine so bright you gotta wear shades to look at them...and pay GOOD MONEY to hear them!

My schedule is quite booked these days, but I’m really passionate about getting my work out in a bigger way. So, I’ve decided to open up a few Sing Like You Mean It Strategy Seshes this week. You can schedule a session by reaching out to me via private message here or email me at [email protected].

So what happens in this Sing Like You Mean It Strategy Sesh? It's a private 60 minute (for 12+) or 30 minute (under 12) vocal assessment session either in person or via Zoom where we'll look at three main areas:

1. Determine your/your child's current vocal skill level (there is no pass or fail!).

2. Discuss the challenges your/your child's voice experiences while singing and if it feels appropriate, address any potentially limiting mental blocks such as stage fright, fear of success, crummy authority figures in your past who should've kept their pieholes shut, etc.

3. I’ll give you a few of my best suggestions while we sing together to make immediate improvements and after, I'll share my recommendations on what we can do going forward to help you get from having a pleasant enough voice to sing karaoke to Hollywood-Bowl-Concert-ready!

These recommendations have worked for me and many of my artists (including a Tony Award winner and world-touring bands) and I promise that you’ll get a ton of value from our short time together.

We’ll also take a few minutes to explore whether we would be a good fit to continue to work together, as I believe a strong, positive connection between coach and client is essential. No pressure, no strings attached... just a great conversation with someone who listens deeply, sees your magnificence and believes that you can transform yourself from waiting sheepishly in the wings into that rock star skyrocketing toward global domination!

Obviously lots of folks are gonna see this post on all my socials, so if you’re interested, then I encourage you to book right away. I've only three spots available.

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P.S. If you’re not personally interested in unleashing your inner rock star, feel free to forward this to a friend or family member who wants to or perhaps needs that little nudge to step into their light. Or share on your own socials in case you know someone who secretly dreams of being a great singer or has a kid who never stops singing (like I was!). We all know SOMEONE who wants to sing better, even if we can't think of one off the top of our heads. You could be the catalyst in changing someone's life for the better...ya never know!

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

📣Happy to finally announce this upcoming masterclass I've been working on with my colleague Freddie Lara and our special guest Robin De Lano!

🧐We're looking for a few actors-that-sing and singers-that-act to work with closely who want to dramatically improve their skill set and learn some great technique and audition tips, ALL IN ONE DAY, in a loving, safe, spirit-lifting environment.

IF YOU...

→ Are focused on a career path in the entertainment industry...
→ Are really ready to improve your craft AND break down the barriers that may hold you back...
→ Are capable of handling constructive but encouraging feedback in a group setting...
→ And are coachable...

Then this might be the masterclass for you! 🎶🎭🕉

Please follow the instructions on the flyer below to sign up. SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. This is an in-person masterclass. Singers of all genres welcome (not limited to musical theatre). See website http://totalartistmasterclass.com for prerequisites. Feel free to share with other actors/singers you know.

Let's go, artists! See ya there!

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