A Singer's Compass: A Journey Exploring the Internal Power of Your Singing

By Cassandra Claude

Cassandra Claude is a Miami-based vocal instructor, as well as a vocal health consultant training performer since 2005. Exclusively specializing in diverse vocal technique for optimal versatility and longevity. Cassandra works with singers to achieve a voice that can move healthily and easily through a variety of genres. Her students consist of professional singers, committed young performers, professional voice users (actors, radio personalities, public speakers, teachers), as well as dedicated therapeutic singers (voice lessons to release day to day fear, anxieties, or trauma). Cassandra specializes in technique and vocal pedagogy, thus producing singers that mesmerize audiences through pure tonal ability and skill of the vocal instrument. Yet beyond that, her goal with these singers is to produce a confident and honest vocalist with a timeless voice that stands out and where proper technique is a mere seamless and invisible force of their foundation. Her philosophy of teaching singing involves the “whole self” where she invites them to explore beyond technique and into the depths of their mind and soul as a singer.

An accomplished and in demand voice teacher, Cassandra has become a staple and representation of fine vocal technique to emerging singers today. Her voice lessons remarkably not only educate but also enrich, enlighten, and nourish the appreciation of vocal performance. After she earned a bachelor’s in music education from Florida International University and began teaching, her passion to enrich lives through a person’s individual voice, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, led her to create her own voice studio and later develop Performing Arts Mastermind. Cassandra subsequently went back to school to earn a master’s in business administration in entrepreneurship from Nova Southeastern University to provide better leadership in this realm. Along with performing and degrees, Cassandra holds certifications in Reiki, Feng Shui and Sound Healing. She continually studies the art of singing and the music industry while being an active member of NATS, FMEA, FVA and APME. Through her work, experience, and continuous professional development, she knows what it takes to produce exciting, unique singers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jul 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781645317074

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A Singer’s Compass

A Journey Exploring the Internal Power of Your Singing

Cassandra Claude

Illustrated by Alexandra Garcia

Copyright © 2019 Cassandra Claude

All rights reserved

First Edition

NEWMAN SPRINGS PUBLISHING

320 Broad Street

Red Bank, NJ 07701

First originally published by Newman Springs Publishing 2019

ISBN 978-1-64531-706-7 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64531-707-4 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Endorsements

Below are testimonials from some of my students:

Cassandra has opened many unique opportunities for me and has enabled me to grow as a singer and as a person. I did not know how to channel my emotions and connect them to my songs. The process of learning to convey my feelings in a natural and convincing manner also taught me to become more self-aware of my personality and reactions. I have carried this lesson with me throughout every one of my performances, and it has helped me become more confident and has granted me a deeper understanding of myself. She has helped me to always think positively and to never be doubtful of my gift. I leave every class with a heightened appreciation toward myself, my talent, as well as an increased drive toward pursuing music in the future.

—Emily

Cassandra, through technique and motivation, has helped me free up my voice, sing with confidence and reassurance, which wouldn’t be possible without believing in me. Stage fright has held me back from doing the one thing that makes me feel free, and I never, in a million years, would have thought that in a short span, I would be able to perform without fear. This has been the ultimate change in my life that has impacted me the most since she literally made me overcome what has been stopping me from singing for so many years. I give Cassandra the utmost of thanks for pushing me and guiding me beyond my comfort zone in order for me to shine.

—Swany

Before working with Cassandra, I struggled a lot with my confidence as a singer. I believe our work is not over yet, but I know I am in the right hands and trust Cassandra in guiding me to improve my singing and performing capabilities. Additionally she has not only been a guide to me in the craft that I love, but she has also provided a lot of support and has become like a big sister to me who I know will always have words of encouragement when obstacles are found, driving me to work on myself and my purpose.

—Angelica

Cassandra has helped me overcome obstacles and taught me things on a spiritual level to make me feel as one with my sound and body. She helped me open my eyes and my outlook on music, and it is now deeper than just my sound and voice—it’s my soul, spirit, and body.

—Shataya

Cassandra Claude has made such an impact on my life, not only musically but personally. Every day, Cassandra welcomes all her students with a big smile, even if she’s having the most stressful day, no matter what, she always puts all things aside for each student. Cassandra has made sure that all of her students are the strongest and most prepared they can be in life through this industry. Ever since I met her, it felt like we were meant to cross paths with each other. I am so grateful to have met such a wonderful human being in my life that has become my mentor.

—Britney

Before working with Cassandra, I really struggled with my confidence, as well as singing out and staying true to myself. With all of her help, I was able to gain the confidence and presence I need on stage, and I can now enter every new opportunity with an excited spirit. So grateful and looking forward to the achievements that we will be able to accomplish together.

—Kaitlyn

Cassandra Claude is a voice angel sent from the heavens. Before working with her, I had a lot of issues with vocal insecurities, finding beautiful songs in my vocal range, and opening my heart and soul to music in general. Cassandra took me in and changed my entire perspective to