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 attended the Berklee College of Music Summer Session when I was 15 and then 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 opening, backing, or collaborating 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 was headed by Gerald Levert. During these sessions Len and I started co-writing with some of Trevels artists such as The Rude Boys and Men at Large, both former Billboard #1 R&B artists. It was during these sessions that I became the road manager for LaFace Records R&B duo Damian Dame (Billboard #1) and Ready For The World (Billboard #1).

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 "muscle-ing" 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 study with Jennifer and Michael Goodrich. It was through my experience with them that I re-acquired the passion for performing and writing music. Singing is now much easier because I finally understand the physiology of my vocal instrument. I have never experienced trouble free singing until after studying their vocal technique. I have a much fuller sound, power and range even more than my early pro years.

Now I train and coach all levels of vocalists at The Hollywood Vocal Studios. Come and see how you can gain that pro quality voice. It's easier than you think!

Credentials

Goodrich Vocal Studio--Associate Teacher
Speech Level Singing Technique Certified

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

minor: Anatomy and physiology

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

Private Teachers:
Michael and Jennifer Goodrich -- Goodrich Vocal Studios
Seth Riggs -- "Singing for the Stars" Author

Neal Creque -- Jazz Pianist, Quincy Jones, Ramsey Lewis
Daniel Barber -- Pianist, Cleveland Orchestra
John Novello -- "Contemporary Keyboardist" Author
Irene Wynnytsky -- Ukrainian Institute of Music, Cleveland