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Vision & Mission Statement

La Voix Studio was specifically founded in Studio City to support, outreach and give back to the community. The celebrity studio houses great vocal talent and wishes to continue to spread the wealth of knowledge among others.

History

La Voix Studio is the studio where singers develop and improve their voices. We are located in Studio City operated by a top vocal coach and celebrity professional singers. Our owners and staff consist of a former lead singer of a top female selling group in the world, celebrity vocal coaches, professional musicians/singers and musical conductor from a top record company that has worked with many hit recording artists. Along with the grace and blessings of our celebrity friends and family that support us. Our studio offers private vocal lessons with an instructor, group sessions, sight reading classes, singer's classes, master classes and online lessons. We also offer piano, and guitar lessons. We help our students prepare for auditions, expand their range, enhance their power, strengthen their voice and eliminate their breaks, all to gain control and preserve the longevity of their voices.

Owner/ CEO, Shoshana Payne Phillips Radlein

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Shoshana Payne Phillips Radlein is the owner and founder of the celebrity studio, La Voix Studio, which she and her mother, Scherrie Payne, opened together. Shoshana has obtained several degrees to better herself in her career; an associate in Music Liberal Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Masters in Public Administration and a second Masters degree in the Art of Teaching with an emphasis on teaching the English Language from the University of Southern California. She also studied and became a certified Level 1 vocal instructor in Seth Rigg's world famous "Speech Level Singing" organization over a course of 5 years. Although, she is no longer affiliated with the organization, teaching now for nearly 15 years, she continues to teach and believes in the technique, she believes in the power of technique continuing to further discover, collaborate with other teachers and enhance her knowledge in the world of voice technique as a singing coach. 

Co-Owner, Scherrie Payne

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Scherrie Payne is a co-owner of the celebrity studio, La Voix Studio. Scherrie embarked on a business venture, together, with her only daughter Shoshana Payne P. Scherrie comes from a very talented family and background so here is a brief synopsis of what she has accomplished in her lifetime. She was born in Detroit Michigan, and started a singing career of her own at a very young age when she got picked up by the renown record company in Detroit, Motown. She became the last lead singer in the major hit singing group, The Supremes, and traveled all over the world. Scherrie performed with the diva Diana Ross and another former Supreme, Lynda Laurence for The Supreme's reunion "Return to Love" Tour in 2000. Scherrie still travels all over the world and performs with some of the former ladies of the Supremes. For more information about Scherrie Payne, you may visit: www.scherrieandsusayeformersupremes.com or scherriepayne.com.

Co-Owner/ Creator, Charles L. Eugene

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Mr. Charles Eugene is also another co-founder and creator who just likes to continue to create behind the scenes of this family owned and operated business when he's not busy operating his own catering company, Spicy Charlies Catering Inc. For more information about Mr. Eugene, please visit: www.spicycharlies.com.
           
  Sneak a peek at our Grand Opening Open House Menu provided by Spicy Charlie's Catering and this year's Annual Event Menu
  
             
​A picture gallery from our Grand opening Open House Event Saturday December 11, 2010 and Annual Events
  

Studio Instructors

In addition to Shoshana Payne Phillips Radlein, Scherrie Payne, and Charles L. Eugene, our other studio instructors include: 

Marvin Marshall

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Marvin Marshall began his illustrious career at age 3. Born in Detroit Michigan, December 21, 1949 is where his career started and excelled at playing the trumpet. Add Piano and Guitar to his instrumental skills at age 9. Marvin went on to study orchestration, conducting and composition at the University of Michigan as well as studied with esteemed Motown arrangers, Gil Askey and Maurice King. Marvin quickly became Music Director, guitarist and pianist for great artists as the Fifth Dimension, the Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Temptations, the Miracles, Diana Ross Enterprise, and many more. He has worked with numerous tv shows such as Sonny & Cher, Dick Cavett, Steve Allen, Flip Wilson, Merv Griffin and even the presentation for England Royalty. Marvin’s recording, and motion picture resume is just as extensive. 

​For more information about Marvin Marshall to see his list of recording artists and performing credits visit https://www.discogs.com/artist/645933-Marvin-Marshall

Jim Gilstrap

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Jim Gilstrap, With a portfolio whose collective sales boasts more than 100 million albums & CD’s sold, Jim Gilstrap is one of the most prolific male session singers in the music industry. His list of credits reads like a veritable who’s who of the entire musical spectrum – from Barbra Streisand to Celine Dion to Michael Jackson to Herbie Hancock – just to name a few. Born in Pittsburgh, Texas, Jim grew up listening to R&B and Blues, idolizing Bobby "Blue" Bland. 

When his family moved to California, he set about pursuing a career in music, joining the Doodletown Pipers before moving on to a more soulful unit called the Cultures, who offered background support to established pop and soul artists. Jim first honed his vocals behind such luminaries as The Temptations, Streisand and Rod Stewart. While doing session work for top producers like Quincy Jones, Jim met his idol, Stevie Wonder, which led to his tenure with Stevie’s “Wonderlove” backing group. Among the many gold and platinum albums now hanging on his wall, is one given to him by Wonder for his vocal work on “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.” 

​To see Jim's FULL Bio, click Sight Singing Sight Reading Teacher.

Freda Payne

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Ms. Freda Payne is a prolific singer and actress. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she began singing at the age of 12 years old. Since the start of her career as a young girl, she has worked with many different singers and producers including Quincy Jones, Pearl Bailey, David Gest, Bill Cosby and Sammy Davis Jr. She also made guest appearances on numerous television shows including "Merv Griffin," "Johnny Carson" and "Jay Leno." "Band of Gold”, was her first hit single which gave her a Gold Record known all over the world in the early 1970s, followed by her second Gold Record "Bring the Boys Home." 

Ms. Payne worked as an actress in several movies, Broadway, and other theatre productions. She continued her acting career appearing in movies like The Book of Numbers (1973), Ragdoll (1999), The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) and Fire & Ice (made-for-TV, 2001). As if that weren’t enough, Freda continues to perform all over the world. Freda recently made her appearance and gave a star performance on the hit show American Idol. And after the recent tragedy in Haiti, legendary producer, Quincy Jones asked her to participate in the remake of a new “We Are the World for Haiti”. In a addition to her own Jazz Concerts, she is currently touring all over the country doing her "ELLA - First Lady of Song" show based on the life of Ella Fitzgerald. 

For more information about Freda Payne, visit www.fredapayne.com.

Hanna Aparo

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Hanna Aparo developed a love for the piano starting at the age of 6,. A recipient of numerous academic awards, scholarships, and piano competitions from Pasadena City College and San Francisco State University, she has developed a sensitivity to musicality and love of collaboration with other musicians. She received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance- Summa Cum Laude and is Member of the MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California), currently teaching privately at her home studio in North Hollywood and travels to students’ homes. In addition, she maintains a teaching schedule with Neighborhood Music School in Boyle Heights and accompanies vocal students at La Voix Studio. She enjoys performing solo, being in chamber ensembles, and working as a piano accompanist. Teaching piano has been a rewarding experience for her, assisting young pianists whether their interest in piano is recreational or career-oriented.

Pamela Vincent

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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, ​Pam Vincent began her professional career in show business as a young teen in the 1960's.  Pam quickly became a highly sought-after background vocalist with her sister, Joyce Vincent and they would go on to perform background vocals on an impressive list of some of the most legendary songs ever produced by Motown. Pam sought out two new session singers finding Donna Davis Sadler and Cynthia Douglas to form her own group, "Brandye," releasing one album, "Crossover To Brandye," on the Kayvette/T.K. Records label. They quickly began working both in the studio and in live performances with an extensive list of established artists, such as Johnny Taylor, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Funkadelic, Bob Seeger, James Brown, Peabo Bryson, and Isaac Hayes. In 1991, Tony Orlando, along with Joyce and Pam, released "With Ev'ry Yellow Ribbon (That's Why We Tie 'Em)" and "A Christmas Reunion" CD. On November 9, 2008, Joyce & Pam experienced another musical milestone when they appeared to accept their awards to be INDUCTED INTO THE VOCAL GROUP HALL OF FAME and continue their impressive careers as session singers as well as performing around the world. They often appear at special events such as the annual Heroes And Legends (HAL) Awards in Beverly Hills, California, and Windy Barnes-Farrell's  Inspirational Voices of Free gospel group as members. Currently, she teaches at Cal State Los Angeles Gifted and Performing Arts program and also vocal coaches at La Voix Studio.

Pamela has recorded, performed and arranged background vocals for the following artists/albums inlcuding:  Aretha Franklin, K. C. & The Sunshine Band on the album, "Get Down Tonight." "With Ev'ry Yellow Ribbon (That's Why We Tie 'Em)" and "A Christmas Reunion"CD with Tony Orlando. "QUIET MOON" with Tour De 4Force. Windy Barnes-Farrell. Christmas special at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Joyce Vincent

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​Joyce Vincent Wilson (born December 14, 1946, Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer, most famous for being one-third of the group Tony Orlando and Dawn. Orlando had released the singles "Candida" and "Knock Three Times", recorded with session vocalists Linda November and Toni Wine backing him, under the name Dawn; when the singles charted, Orlando found himself needing to assemble an actual backing group to tour and record with. Wilson and Telma Hopkins became the fully embodied Dawn. The popular 1970s group later had their own successful television program, and Wilson was featured on hit singles like "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)", "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" and "Mornin' Beautiful". Wilson continues singing to this day, usually with her sister, Pamela Vincent. Wilson was offered a chance to replace original Supremes member Mary Wilson in the Supremes, with members Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene, before it was determined by Motown that the group should not continue without any original members. Wilson sang as a backing vocalist on Payne and Greene's duet album, Partners, in 1979, which was originally conceived as a Supremes album. A friend of Payne, Wilson has also provided backing vocals during her solo concerts. In 2006, Wilson and her sister Pamela Vincent provided backing vocals at the twentieth anniversary concert of the Former Ladies of the Supremes. In January 2007, both Wilson and Vincent provided backing vocals for Payne at a concert in Los Angeles, California. In April 2007, Joyce stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Freddi Poole, who was unable to join her group the Former Ladies of the Supremes, on a tour of Japan. In June 2008, Joyce stepped in to replace Lynda Lawrence on a tour of England. In September 2009, Joyce replaced Freddie Poole as a member of the Former Ladies of the Supremes, which is now billed as Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence. Joyce and her sister Pam also perform with the "Inspirational Voices of Free" choir. Joyce and Pam are also members of the group Tour de 4Force. This 5-piece group includes both Joyce and Pam, as well as Jim Gilstrap, Theresa Davis and former Supreme Scherrie Payne.

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The Balanced Voice Method

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The Balanced Voice Method was develop over a course of years and derived from the celebrity vocal coach who also studied and trained with SLS for numerous of years, as well as with other vocal teachers at a higher level that had been associated with the SLS organization.

A good speaking voice as well as singer's voice should be able to be controlled by three things, air pressure, cord closure and vowels. With a balance of these three things, a student is able to achieve the balanced voice technique. We accomplish this by demonstrating and having students practice vocal exercises to control and balance their air pressure, cord closure and vowels. We also teach students audition and performance preparation. With the balanced voice method students will retain the skills which will allow them to sing or adapt to any style or genre of music they want - Broadway, Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, Bluegrass, Folk, Indie, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Country, Rap, Gospel music, etc...

By studying and training with our vocal instructors, students will have the opportunity to learn to strengthen and control their voices, reach expanded ranges without vocal strain, which is just the beginning of how the technique works for so many and could help you develop your own sound.

We work with actors, speakers, beginning, intermediate, advanced and professional singers, etc... For more information about how the balanced voice method works, please contact us to speak to a vocal coach to obtain more details. We provide music classes to our students so they can develop their craft such as sight reading classes for singers and musicians to learn how to read music. 

*At our studio office, on site, we offer Private Voice Lessons with a Vocal Instructor as well as providing the option of having Virtual Lessons Online. This enables us and our students to be able to have our studio teach anyone in the world through the internet. For more information about the different types of classes that are available, go to our studio classes.

Meet Our Sponsors

Here are some of our sponsors and special guests for our Annual Events and Scholarships

Freda Payne

Prolific Singer, Artist & Actress

Scherrie Payne

Final Lead Singer of "The Supremes"

Randy Taraborrelli

Bestselling Author, Journalist & Celebrity Biographer

Marvin Marshall

Musician & Musical Conductor at Motown

Charles Eugene

Executive Chef of
Spicy Charlie's Catering

Geri Benoit

Former First Lady of Haiti & Ambassador to Italy
We would like to say Thank You to our Newest Sponsor(s) for La Voix Studio Vocal Scholarship:

SALEM DASMAL
Executive Vice Chairman at Bin Dasmal Group & Previous CEO of Dubailand

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Myrthel Target Pierre of Exclusive Estate Property
License BRE # 00968153

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Eric Iversen 
Owner of A1 Twister's Gymnasium

Meet Our Admin Team

Meet our Administrative Team who assist with managing all the behind the scenes of the Studio's operations from Scheduling, Accounting, to our Social Medias.

KAROLE GRAHAM

Office Manager

MONICA DOMINGUEZ

Asst. Office & Finance Manager 

CRYSTAL SCHAEFFER

Marketing Coordinating Manager