Rich Schraier Studio

Specialties

Known as a perfectionist, it should come as no surprise that I am extremely thorough when practicing my teaching methods with vocal coaching students. My major emphasis is on the performance & acting interpretation of the lyrics, but vocal technique, musical phrasing/​dynamics, sight reading, ear training & basic piano fundamentals play an equally important role. Musicianship knowledge can greatly increase a singer’s job success. We MUST eliminate the expression «there are musicians & then there are singers!» I am available for ½ hour & 1 hour private sessions. If inconvenient, I am also available for Skype sessions. I will help you prepare for an audition of any kind as well as long range singing goals.

My teaching styles for piano are exactly the same as vocal coaching. I am thorough in all elements of learning, including becoming a better sight reader, develop ear training, start with a classical piano method & slowly add jazz, musical theater & pop to your playing repertoire. A variety of playing styles is essential, but so is good technique. I can work with students age 6 — 96, & I am very patient. I usually work from my home in W.L.A., but will travel to you within a 10 mile radius.

History

Established in 1980.

I have been successfully vocal coaching and teaching all levels & styles of piano for over 35 years. References can be supplied upon request.

Meet the Business Owner

Rich S.

Business Owner

In 1970 Rich began his career as a theater/​music/​piano instructor in Los Angeles, all the while directing over 100 regional musical theater productions in cities across the western half of these United States. In 1987 an opportunity came his way that changed his life, becoming a founding director of the Hamilton Academy of Music & Performing Arts. For 20 years Rich taught & beautifully guided some of the finest young talent in Los Angeles on their road to success in Broadway musicals & National tours, opera productions around the world, as recording artists in pop, jazz & country genres, in various movie/​television projects and on multiple piano concert stages. In 2007, Rich made the difficult decision to retire from public education, but continues doing private vocal/​piano instruction & consulting in the performing arts arena.