Laurece West

About

Laurece West is a voice teacher and vocal coach based in the Durham and Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, known for her unique approach called Career Invigorating Speaking for speakers and comprehensive voice training for singers. Her studio, Laurece West Studios, focuses on enhancing talent, creativity, confidence, and connection through holistic vocal development that combines scientific and artistic methods. Laurece's teaching philosophy emphasizes freedom of expression and acceptance of individual voice qualities, creating a supportive environment where students can explore their authentic vocal identity. Her approach addresses the connection between vocal technique and emotional/spiritual growth, incorporating practical exercises that focus on breathing, posture, and tension release. With teaching experience spanning over a decade, Laurece has developed a methodology that includes improv work for artistic development and awareness of voice-body-emotion connections. She teaches the principle of freedom to fail as a spiritual teaching concept, encouraging students to take risks in their vocal exploration. Her individualized rather than prescriptive instruction allows each student to develop their unique voice while building strong technical foundations for sustainable, healthy singing across multiple genres.

Education & Qualifications

Professional voice teacher with extensive training in holistic vocal pedagogy, incorporating breath work, body awareness, and emotional connection. Training in improvisation and performance coaching.

Teaching Styles