‘After our lesson, I felt my voice was opened up and warm, which allowed me a lot more freedom to improvise, and I sounded much more confident. It was surprising and fun!’

– Ruiqi Wang, vocalist/composer/improviser

How can I help you sing your truth and tell your story?

WELCOME!

My name is Pyeng Threadgill and I am a voice and movement teacher, professional vocalist, composer, author and voice over artist. My role as your music mentor is to help you find your unique voice so you can sing freely and make your dream project with confidence and joy.

How did I get here?

I struggled for years not being able to fully express the creative ideas in my head. I had all the musicality and artistic swagger but I lacked a certain technical know how. Even while I was performing in middle school, winning battle of the bands in high school, studying music at Oberlin College, and even recording my first few solo albums, I was still looking for my own vocal breakthrough. So it has become one of my personal missions to support other singers and sound explorers to become the best vocalists they can be. 

Why? Because there is nothing as fulfilling as singing your truth onstage in front of others as you connect to both yourself and the musicians around you in this other-wordly language. In addition, sometimes there’s nothing as scary as singing or speaking your truth in front of others. Therefore you need a multi faceted approach to learn how to sing.

Become an embodied artist and thrive!

If you are currently or aspiring to be a singer/songwriter, performing artist or just want to improve your voice to sing and speak with confidence, then you have probably noticed that there are a number of challenges that can come up. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Vocal Challenge #1: Technique

    In order to sing well, singing ought to first feel good, or comfortable, in your throat and body so you have the vocal stamina and facility to communicate fully with your audience. But it doesn’t stop there!

  • Vocal Challenge #2: Fear & Self-doubt

    Sometimes fear and self doubt can present equal, if not greater interference with your vocal freedom. In order to address performance anxiety you will learn how to practice paying attention to your breath and alignment, how to visualize an experience in a new way and how to use singing to move nervous energy through the body. 

  • Vocal Challenge #3: Planning & Accountability

    It’s easy for days and weeks to go by without a clear plan. Just knowing that you want to make an EP for example is not specific enough. That is why it’s crucial to not only identify your goals but develop a process of time management, emotional assessment and support in order to stay on course with your artistic goals.  

If you’re here, you know that being a successful singer or artist requires you to master so much more than just your voice. And it’s not just about having a million likes on Instagram or being able to belt high notes… 

Building a sustainable career as an artist requires a tricky blend of:

Technical Skill, Connected Movement, Self-Awareness, Authentic Expression, Commitment, Community

As a Voice & Movement Teacher, it’s my role to help you bring all of these pieces together into a flexible structure that helps you to own your voice and creativity on and off stage.

  • Voice

    Embodied artists understand how to use basic voice anatomy and simple yet effective warm ups to turn their voice into their best instrument. More importantly, I’ll show you how to pay attention to how things feel so you can become better at assessing your voice and guiding your own development. This will help remove vocal tension, broaden your vocal range and increase your volume so you can sing healthily for any style of music.

  • Movement

    It can be very easy to get stuck in one’s head when it comes to learning how to sing or write music. However, learning how to connect to your body as a whole is a vital part of being a singer/performer. It improves your stage presence, relatability, storytelling and authentic expression. Plus there is the added bonus of helping you to get a handle on stage jitters and performance anxiety.

  • Confidence

    Finding your voice is about more than mastering scales and building a singing repertoire. Every artist has their own inner struggle and doubts to face, and we will tackle those together so that your performances/singing become more empowering and uplifting.

  • Schedule

    There are so many distractions and things to accomplish in a day, however vocal/movement progress comes through an accumulation of steady practice. In order to develop your voice we will look at how you can work steadily with awareness and enjoyment to create your own sacred practice schedule so singing freely can start to become second nature.

  • Creative Vision

    In addition to developing your voice as an instrument, there is the development of your artistic voice for speaking to an audience, singing your next live concert, recording an album/single or writing for your next album. To fine tune your creative vision we will identify your unique intention, set specific steps to follow to allow for ideal and aligned connections that will promote your vision’s growth.

  • Attraction

    With years of experience as a performer, vocalist and composer, I have determined that part of my unique skill set is using my creativity to help others get their music/art out in the world in more enticing and valuable ways. I bring a “producer” mind to help you with visibility so that others can appreciate the work you are creating or wanting to bring to the world.

Interested in working with me?

Here’s how…

The Trial Lesson

Do you want to learn about your voice and how singing really works so you can finally complete your dream project with confidence?

  • This is the introductory lesson that all of my students go through.

    I would love to introduce you to a holistic voice training method to develop healthy vocal technique while deepening your connection to your voice, body and self-expression.

    The Trial Lesson is a 45 minute voice lesson exposing you to the foundations of a body based, functional vocal technique system known as Somatic Voicework, the LoVetri Method. You will start to learn how the voice really works, not just how it sounds, and simple, yet effective warm ups to strengthen your voice. At the end of the lesson you will have greater awareness of your own instrument as well as receive a general assessment of the areas you will need to work on to further develop your voice based on your goals and key elements of singing.

  • ‘I mustered up the strength and courage, got focused and diminished fear, prepared and DID IT! Taking your trial lesson, and heeding your tips, proved to be so helpful. It was the jumpstart I needed. Thanks soo much again!’

    • You want to learn how singing really works - and how to make your voice work for you

    • You have a dream project that involves your voice but lack of confidence in your singing is holding you back

    • You have been wanting to reconnect with your voice and singing in a deeper way

    • You want to find out more about your sound and refine your signature style

    • You want to learn about the voice in a holistic way that will allow you to keep singing with ease for decades to come!

The Embodied Voice 3 Pack

Individually tailored sessions online or in person to build vocal strength and flexibility centered on the music that makes your heart sing.

  • Consists of three 55 minute individually tailored sessions online or in person to build vocal strength and flexibility centered on the music that makes your heart sing. Each session will build upon the next to help you develop vocal strength and vocal flexibility. Bring your own music or Pyeng can help you select a song based on your music interests. Use the three pack as a way to begin creating a vocal practice or to recenter yourself in a regular practice.

  • ‘Pyeng has helped me in vocal technique as well as developing my own artistic voice. I learned so much from her as both a musician and as a person.’

    – Anna Quinn

    • You want to integrate key concepts from the Embodied Artist Method into your practice to elevate your singing

    • You want to get into a regular singing routine 

    • You want to learn key areas where you are getting blocked in order to further open your voice

    • You want accountability as well as feedback from a professional that will help you continue growing as a singer

The Embodied Voice 10 Pack

Individually tailored sessions online or in person to create vocal release, flexibility and strength in order for you to find your authentic voice on and offstage.

  • Consists of ten 55 minute individually tailored sessions online or in person to create vocal release, flexibility and strength in order for you to find your authentic voice on and offstage. Each lesson will provide an opportunity to work through your head register, chest register and create a warmup that balances the two. Bring your own original music or covers to work through specific issues such as breath control, vocal color/timbre, authentic expression, stage presence and more. The ten pack is ideal for those wanting to create a committed and personalized voice practice that creates results!

  • ‘Pyeng not only helped my voice, she helped me face my fears and go after my dreams. It is because of her that I was able to conquer my own 45 minute show’

    – Fely Andres

    • You have been yearning to create a sacred singing structure for yourself

    • You feel ready to take your voice and music to the next level

    • You want voice lessons that will help you to share what’s in your soul and your life’s experiences 

    • You want lessons that will balance healthy technique along with artistic expression and personal style

    • You want to find your voice and your authentic sound

Sign up to a class.

Vocal Gym

In this monthly online vocal warm up you will learn the basics of how your voice really works.

  • In this monthly online vocal warm up you will learn the basics of how your voice really works. Learn simple yet effective vocal exercises to release and then strengthen your upper register (high notes), lower register (low notes) and improve your overall vocal tone for singing the music you love!

    Each 60 minute class begins with breath and body awareness before going into vocal warm ups to balance and open your range. At the end of class there will always be time for playful call and response to integrate your warmup into singing and for you to begin unlocking your own unique artistic voice.

  • ‘Loved the class last month! My voice felt so warm and juicy after. Like I can sing anything after that warm up’

    - Maribel Gil

    • You struggle with hitting high notes

    • Your voice gets tired from singing for long (or short) periods of time

    • You want to gain a clearer understanding of vocal technique so you can sing with confidence

    • You always feel like you’re running out of breath

    • You’ve been looking to build a consistent vocal practice that will help with singing/recording/performing

    • You want to be able to sing your music believing in yourself

    • You want to feel the connection to your voice as an instrument

    • You want to be able to control your voice so you can express yourself more fully

    • You want to find your authentic voice in a holistic way

Lost & Found: Finding the power in your voice

‘If you are curious how artists live & create or if you are an artist looking for inspiration & community, this book is for you!’

Start learning with Pyeng today. Lost & Found is the perfect companion to her lessons.