True Voice Lessons

06/28/2025

Virginia Drake music and True Voice present!
Becca Sloan
Graciela Serena Music (and True Voice Co-Coach)
Benjamin Wolf
And Castle!

It’s a party! Not to mention some of my favorite vendors at Mars Hill FM!

🎶🎶FEATURED MUSICIAN for THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 28th🎶🎶

Virginia Drake delivers sweet and sassy Americana Roots originals, high-steppin’ bluegrassy jigs, local Appalachian favorites and classic country songs.

"One could call Virginia's music Americana, but that doesn't quite cover it. Her “stories in song” span across genres from gospel reverence to nature, Celtic ballads to the divinity of our sleep, hoedown tunes to scorned lovers, jazzy tunes about a barfly with the gift of gab or just plain ole’ tender country love songs. With powerful vocals and accompaniment on mandolin and guitar, Virginia keeps you leaning in for the next one!"
A transplant from Austin/Wimberley, TX, Virginia considers Asheville her true home, as it’s the only place to which she has felt true “roots.”

Join us this Saturday for a great market morning! See you there!

10/01/2024

Graciela and I are safe and sound! Our house suffered no damage save some downed trees and we have reserve food and water for now. And family sending donations to us and others in need. We’re situated in East Asheville up 2200 ft elevation just after the French Broad River devastation in downtown Asheville and the River Arts District and just before you reach Swannanoa (River of the same name) to the East which suffered devastating mudslides and flooding.
Now that communications are restored, we’ll figure out the best way to join the efforts to help where we can. So many blessings to be grateful for and many more prayers for those who’ve lost loved ones, their homes, businesses and livelihoods. If you’re in Asheville or surrounding areas, Please reach out if you need anything!
Love to all of you!

08/30/2024

Well, it's about time! I must admit, I was a little derailed by some bumps in the road in 2023; but nevertheless patiently waiting for/manifesting some changes that needed to happen.
Changes that would circle me Back to the Music!

My bluegrass guitar picking goals were redirected/postponed due to a broken wrist (and tailbone!) but I've picked up the pieces and have dedicated my grateful attention to a new musical endeavor! We play some favorite country/bluegrassy/folk covers but I'll be playing mostly originals. :) I'm so very excited to share this with all y'all!

We have several gigs on the schedule but I invite you to please come out and help support this new musical collaboration at our debut show (at the Grey Eagle Patio stage) on Oct 5th!
Tickets here! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/44651097/patiomountain-mama-band-asheville-grey-eagle-patio-stage

May all of you rise from the ashes of obstacles and say "Ha! I Ain't Done Yet!

03/26/2024

Music and Sound! We’re still just skimming the surface of knowledge, healing, science, application and wonder at how much it all affects our body, mind, and universe!

03/24/2024

Asheville True Voice is Bringing in the Spring with another "Sing Club" Vocal Performance workshop at Experience Music Studios in downtown Asheville, NC!
Asheville's local Dan Newsom will lend his crazy-good skills on the keys and his extensive professorship of music in the workshop.

Getting up on stage and singing solo for the first time is often horrifying for some; if you are put in an environment where you and your peers are being courageous together (singing songs you love to sing!) it makes all the difference.
Or maybe you'd like to participate in the workshops as a performing professional who just needs to hone your live performance skills!

If you are interested in taking voice lessons and participating in workshops (sometimes full band performances!) and/or just accessing your true, genuine, magical voice, please give us a call! We'd love to have you in our circle of music love!

In-Studio AND Virtual Private and Group classes available. We're now accepting NEW students. www.truevoicelessons.com

03/03/2024

Asheville True Voice is Bringing in the Spring with another True Voice Performance Workshop!
Check out the deets and let me know if you're interested in just coming out to observe or
if you'd like to sign up for some voice lessons in preparation for the next one!
We're now accepting new students!

Asheville True Voice - Sing Club Performance Workshop

07/01/2023

We've kicked off the season with our Vocal Performance classes at Experience Music Studios in downtown Asheville, NC!
Come join us for more singing fun with your peers! In Studio AND Virtual Private and Group classes available.
Take online virtual lessons from anywhere, but perform LIVE in an Asheville Music venue.
We're now accepting new students.

Now accepting New Students! Come on in to see us. :) ASHEVILLE TRUE VOICE lessons provides individualized face-2-face (online and onsite) singing lessons, singer-songwriter performance guidance, learn to sing harmonies (full bands/groups welcome!), musical theatre auditions, yoga for the voice, grou...

02/22/2023

If you haven't been out to White Horse Black Mountain music venue, put it on your list! I have thoroughly enjoyed the musical events here. This past Monday featured 'Jay Brown and Local Live', hosting local songwriter Beth Lee (love Jay's and Beth's songs!). White Horse is a great music venue that showcases local up-and-coming artists to internationally known musicians crossing many genres. It's wonderful to have a venue that is dedicated to artists' connection with the audience and community and in such a wonderful listening room!

https://www.facebook.com/White.Horse.Black.Mountain

Award-winning nonprofit Music & Arts venue. Every show is a benefit, every beat gives back. Enjoy live music while supporting our community! Join us for unforgettable nights of live music, community, and good vibes—all while giving back to local causes.

02/06/2023

Calling all Asheville Musicians!
We're ready to carry the True Voice Lessons Performance Classes to Asheville, NC! Please put out the word for a keyboard player extraordinaire who would enjoy working with/mentoring vocal students in a performance class environment. Auditions required.
Qualifications as follows:
Professional keys player needed for established Vocal Performance program
- Professional experience playing with/leading full bands and vocalists across multiple genres
- Enthusiastic mentor to beginner and professional vocalists and songwriters in a performance classroom environment
- Excellent sight reading/play-by-ear skills
- Able to transpose and/or rewrite charts easily
- Available once a month (and occasional one-on-one sessions) for scheduled student performance classes in a professional studio
- Able to lead a Full Band for student shows in local public venues
- Songwriting/Arranging skills a plus
- Harmony vocals a plus
- Professional rates

https://www.austintruevoice.com/index.html