Laurece West Studios
Singing, Electric Bass, & Piano Lessons; Voice Coaching; Creativity & Career Coaching; Songwriting & Production
Durham & Chapel Hill, NC
In Person, by Phone, or Skype VideoCam
(919) 383-4876
LaureceWestStudios@gmail.com
2104 Havenhill Place, Durham, NC 27712
Southwing Music 410 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Laurece's Philosophy of Art
Great art, of any type, has an energy to it that is timeless, relevant, and powerful years after its creation. It touches the soul of the observer.
Master artists have four essential talents that become expressed in their work.
1) Technique - They have learned one skill after another until the combination of skills become effortless and second nature.
2) Original style - They have integrated their influences, left behind any copycat impulses, creating something new, unique and innovative. Their work is recognizable.
Laurece's goal is to assist artists to develop into master artists with all the necessary skills listed above to create original and timeless art. This process takes time, often many years. Laurece simultaneously trains her students in technique (ability and form) and artistry (style and energy.) Through efficient technical training and accessible, yet profound, methods to develop artistry - singers and musicians can develop a gorgeous, flexible and artistically interesting and emotionally moving voice or sound. A unique style will develop naturally as the student becomes true to their authentic self.
How to Get Started
1) Read about your area of interest on the following pages.
2) Read the Studio Policies page.
3) Fill out a registration form and email it in.
4) For Singing and Voice Coaching (speaking) students, explore the Workshops page.
5) If you are studying singing, read the article "Free Yourself To Sing" on the Artful Voice page.
6) Call Laurece. (919) 383-4876.
7) Tell her about yourself, your music or voice.
8) Ask questions.
9) Book a lesson or register for a workshop.
10) Send your payment, or deliver it in person, at least 48 hours in advance to hold your appointment.
Copyright Notice
Material on this website (writing, photos, etc.) is copyrighted. None of the content may be copied, in whole or part, without permission. All rights reserved.



Vocal overdubs for Essence of Love, Laurece's second CD at Infinity Studios in Manhattan, 2003.
A trick location for great reverb - the bathroom
vocal booth. The great sounds available in this
small room have been used by K.D. Laing and
other recording artists, as well as
shower singers everywhere!
Photo by Steve Giordano.
The Joy of Teaching
Blessed with patience, Laurece enjoys working with all types of clients. Laurece has taught: 4 to 70 year olds, a wonderful variety of nationalities and cultures, from tone deaf to highly musical, from excited kids to professional athletes, business persons, and performers. Laurece's love of teaching is from the warm learning relationship developed. Her payoff and excitement is witnessing clients consistently getting better, more skilled, artistic interesting, expressive, grounded, and personally satisfied.