Raz Kennedy

Raz Kennedy San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Premiere Vocal Coach As a vocal instructor, my mission is to place the desires and wishes of each singer I assist first.

For nearly four decades, I have professionally trained and coached singers of all ages, levels, and musical styles. I achieve the best results in enabling the singer to attain his or her goals by using teaching methods and pedagogical tools that work in harmony with how the voice functions most naturally, not against it. My teaching methods are based in scientific analysis of vocal anatomy, as wel

l as in a rich understanding of music history and ethnomusicology. With this knowledge as the foundation of my teaching, I am most effective in helping singers to achieve expressive and dynamic, free and easy, healthy, and safe approaches to singing. With over 40 years of extensive formal training, integrated with my personal and professional singing experience, I have come to believe that anyone can sing. If given the proper tools, a healthy person can learn to sing well without any vocal hinderance or discrepancy whatsoever. It is my mission to be an advocate for and assist anyone who desires to experience and manifest the expressive liberating power of the art of singing. Throughout my career, I have acquired a wealth of knowledge pertaining to vocal mechanics and expression through intensive study with master vocal coaches Jane Sharp, Seth Riggs, William "Hannibal" Means, Tikey Zes, and Miles Griffith. I have also been coached by Katie Agresta, Jeanette LoVetri, and Ken Tamplin and explored the Jo Estill singing method. Most recently, I have become an Authorized CVT (Complete Vocal Technique) Teacher, having studied for nearly 4 years in Copenhagen, Denmark at the Complete Vocal Institute under the direction of master vocal coach/researcher, Cathrine Sadolin.

Join Raz & Teresa (Rezá Azul) as we celebrate the holiday singing music from “Streams of Grace”, a musical ritual create...
12/20/2023

Join Raz & Teresa (Rezá Azul) as we celebrate the holiday singing music from “Streams of Grace”, a musical ritual created and being offered by the inspired Miranda MacPherson with the assistance of musical maestros, Gary Malkin and Ben Leinbach along with a cadre of some of Marin County’s finest musicians. Teresa & Raz will be providing backing vocals for what promises to be an elevated, spiritually enlivened and soul stirring experience. Be lifted:

Streams Of Grace | Holiday Concert
Friday December 22nd | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church
410 Sycamore Avenue | Mill Valley, California

If you cannot attend the event “in-person”, please join us online. Simply click the link below for additional information and, then, reserve a seat:

WWW.MIRANDAMACPHERSON.COM

Raz & Teresa (Rezá Azul) look forward to sharing this rare blessing with our community this season.

The Nordic Psychedelic Soul Invasion is a must see. With this r***e, Raz brings to his California community a thrilling ...
12/05/2022

The Nordic Psychedelic Soul Invasion is a must see. With this r***e, Raz brings to his California community a thrilling opportunity to experience the excitement of his collaboration with some of Sweden's gifted performers. This unique three act showcase (Rezá Azul featuring Raz Kennedy and Teresa Kali, Alex Runo & Asynjur) speaks from a deep passion for American Soul fused with the angst of Southern Swedish Swag. Celebrate this rare, soul-stirring merger heralding a new definition of contemporary soul-fusion from across "The Pond".

Click To Buy Tix: https://razpresents.com

JUSTICE NOW!RACIAL JUSTICE!SOCIAL JUSTICE!ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE!BREATHE
06/04/2020

JUSTICE NOW!
RACIAL JUSTICE!
SOCIAL JUSTICE!
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE!
BREATHE

Breath is sacred. This piece is a vehicle to raise money for racial and environmental organizations.

11/27/2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIMI BABY
SPANISH CASTLE MAGIC | RAZ KENNEDY LIVE WITH MATT CHARLES HEULITT, KAI ECKHARDT, SANDY GRIFFITH, LEAH TYSSE, COLIN HOGAN AND HASSAN HURD AT FREIGHT & SALVAGE, BERKELEY MARCH 3, 2018
(LISTEN AND WATCH COLIN BURN ON THIS)

11/18/2019

R.I.P. MALCOLM

10/31/2019

Definitely among the most thrilling experiences to collaborate with you on this, Katerina Brown. You and Anton truly understand the meaning of graciousness and professionalism merged perfectly with a passion for community and human connection. What a gift you are. Thank you for the opportunity in getting to know you and your inspiring talent. The singers of St. Petersburg are a rare and special brand of beautiful. I can’t wait to collaborate in 2020 in both Russia and in “The States”. It’s gonna Rock. Grateful!!

10/31/2019

Definitely among the most thrilling experiences to collaborate with you on this, Katerina Brown. You and Anton truly understand the meaning of graciousness and professionalism merged perfectly with a passion for community and human connection. What a gift you are. Thank you for the opportunity in getting to know you and your inspiring talent. The singers of St. Petersburg are a rare and special brand of beautiful. I can’t wait to collaborate in 2020 in both Russia and in “The States”. It’s gonna Rock. Grateful!!

10/14/2019

BEFORE EUROPEANS FORCED GENDER ROLES, NATIVE AMERICANS ACKNOWLEDGED 5 GENDERS

The Two Spirit Tradition Used To Be A Normal Part of Everyday Life In Native Tribes.

DUET | IN TRIBUTE OF MY INDIGENOUS ANCESTORS ON THIS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY

It wasn't until Europeans took over North America that Natives adopted gender roles. There was no "normal" in their tribes. Watch Raz perform his original composition, "Duet", a vocal chant celebrating The Two Spirit tradition of Raz' Native American lineage. Filmed Live at the famed Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, Ca.

Raz Kennedy | Vocals
Pollyanna Bush | Piano
Alberto Hernandez | Audio Engineering
Nino Fernandez | Videography

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