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Vocal and Music Production Lessons with Kelly Vargas

Vocal and Music Production Lessons with Kelly Vargas

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[Kelly Vargas]

A Passionate voice, memorable original songs, multi-instrumental talent on guitar, piano, and ukulele!
Kelly offers fun, personalized lessons that span everything from singing fundamentals to self-production.

★ Kelly is the ideal teacher for students who:  ★

  • Are seeking vocal training
  • Range from beginners to advanced levels
  • Want to solidify the basics in breathing, voice projection, and rhythm
  • Have an interest in songwriting, composing, and music production
  • Are looking to learn guitar or piano (from beginner to intermediate)
  • Wish to be taught by an active professional in the field
  • Are eager to learn about personal branding and effective use of social media
  • Prefer a teacher who is kind and caring

 

 Content 

Vocal/Lyrics/Composition...Beginner to Advanced
Guitar/Piano/Engineering...Beginner to Intermediate

 Language 

Lessons will be held in English.

 Time 

Available options:

  • Lesson: 60 minutes per session
  • Talk only: 10 minutes

*We offer discounts on eligible monthly plans for students who take regular monthly lessons — highly recommended!


 [ Kelly Vargas ] 

Hello♪ I'm a Los Angeles-based musician who graduated from Berklee College of Music. With over 5 years of experience teaching vocals, piano, guitar, and ukulele, I bring passion and professionalism to every lesson.
I speak English and Spanish and am confident in my ability to communicate and connect with students from diverse backgrounds. Another strength of mine is that by traveling back and forth between New York and Los Angeles, I have gained a wide network spanning both coasts and a unique perspective.
Whether you are a beginner or want to hone your skills, let's have fun making music together! I'm really looking forward to starting this musical journey with you.

 

 Lesson 

Her main focus is vocal lessons, but she can also teach guitar, piano, songwriting/composition, and music production, including simple engineering. Learn a wide range of skills and enjoy music even more by learning from a multi-talented artist like Kelly who self-produces including promotion!

Lessons begin with a 10–15 minute technical warm-up and gradually move into more technical material.
Focus areas include scales, theory, and harmony.

Kelly provides fully customized lessons tailored to each student's goals.
Lessons are interactive and fun while being educational.
She’s very kind and approachable, so even beginners can feel at ease.
In 2024, she visited Kim Studio, the management company of Sound Qualia, during her stay in Japan.
She is an independent-minded educator and an excellent producer.
 

 Career 

Based in Los Angeles and raised in New York, Kelly Vargas is a singer-songwriter and producer who transcends genres. Kelly, who is of Costa Rican-American background, composes music that uniquely combines genres such as alternative R&B, pop and Latin. She also writes lyrics in both English and Spanish.
Her music is mainly based on self-development, with many frank and honest lyrics, and the way she works while expressing the charm of women with various aspects has resonated with many.

Kelly received classical and jazz training as a vocalist from an early age. She also plays and sings her favorite music on the guitar, and participated in musicals during her school days. In high school, she began writing original songs on guitar and piano.
Although she grew up listening to music from the 1970s and 1980s through her parents, it was primarily 90's R&B, pop, alternative rock, and hip-hop that developed her love of songwriting and music.
Entered Berklee College of Music on a scholarship, majoring in Composition and Music Production (2015–2019). After graduating, she performed in cities such as New York, Long Island, Boston, Los Angeles, and Valencia, Spain.


 Message 

Hey there, music enthusiasts!
I'm Kelly Vargas, a Berklee College grad and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. With over 5 years of experience teaching voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele to students of all ages, I bring a blend of passion and professionalism to every lesson.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, I pride myself on clear communication and personalized instruction. Plus, my time split between NYC and LA has given me a unique perspective and a network of connections across both coasts.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, let's make music together!
Reach out, and let's get started on your musical journey.
Looking forward to connecting!



(February 2024, at Kim Studio in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo)

Lesson examples

Build foundations in warm-ups, vocal production, breathing, and resonance. Work on extending your range, developing groove and rhythmic confidence, and expressing the feeling of a song. Lessons can also cover repertoire choices and stage performance, according to your goals.

Student feedback

“Singing has become much more fun!”

“I didn’t expect my voice to change so much.”

“It was interesting to understand how my singing differs from a professional’s.”

“I was worried about communicating in English, but she spoke slowly and it was easier than I expected.”

Learning through English songs

English songs offer opportunities to explore pronunciation, stress, phrasing, rhythm, breathing, and groove. Listening to and learning from a fluent English-speaking professional gives you a practical model for the sound and expression of the language. Sound Qualia brings together skilled international musicians who are passionate about teaching Japanese students.

What if lessons in English feel difficult?

It can feel challenging at first. Taking the first step and using the language are part of learning. Rather than searching for topics in a conversation class, you can practise communicating about something you already love: music. Your teacher adjusts to your conversational level. It is natural to feel nervous, and familiarity can grow as you take more lessons. We invite you to try a lesson and experience learning through music.

Lessons

Language

The lessons are conducted in English.

Even if you don't speak English, you can still enjoy the lessons, so please rest assured! Just like when you find yourself living in an English-speaking environment, it's important to gradually understand through the words you hear, actions, and the teacher's demonstrations.

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