"Being a singer is a way for me to get to a platform to do more."
Chaka Khan

Testimonials

"A beautiful voice to match a beautiful heart! April has volunteered her talents in the fight against breast cancer for many years. She rocks the house with her amazing vocals and brings a positive attitude and joyous smile to each performance. We LOVE her!"
  Susan Zelinsky
  Founder, "Wine, Women & Song®


"When I first started working with April, I had been to many voice & music lessons and played with about 10 bands, so I had a bit of experience. But, as a singer I was feeling held back by something I just couldn't put my finger on. What I did know is that I wanted what April had in her stage performance & singing technique. She had totally inspired me to seek these qualities in myself.


April asked me to think about 'who' I was as an artist. I honestly couldn’t give her a straight answer at that time. I felt like I was a whole lot of things and still trying to discover myself, but hadn’t really thought of myself in that way. The first session we had together was so amazingly positive, I was certain that maybe, just maybe, I could have what she described as 'flying'!

During my sessions with April we worked on a wide range of techniques and issues a singer faces in their career as a performer: voice and breathing techniques, stage presence & performance, dealing with sound & band issues, how I am feeling as a person, what emotions I put into my music, being real and genuine, and really being ready for just about anything and everything that happens. 

Now I come to the stage bearing the gift of music & flight. To the moon, to the heavens, to the universe - what a fantastic flight this is!!! Freedom from my stage fears = Priceless!!!"
  Ellen Elizabeth
  Vintage City


"Not only is April an amazing vocal coach, but she also has a way of bringing out the best in her students on many different levels. April has a way of building up her student's confidence with her infectious smile and positive attitude. Through her experience and talent as a teacher, she easily connects with her students and empowers them to do well. My daughter always looks forward to her weekly lessons, because April adds lots of fun and encouragement to the experience. It's been an absolute pleasure working with April!"
    Teresa Chaffee


"Not only has April been teaching me how to be a better singer, she has been giving me invaluable help in arranging the vocals parts of my songs. However, what I am getting out of my experience with April runs much deeper than the weekly work we do together. April is helping me discover who I am as a musician and is providing me with a palatable sense of forward momentum in my craft. Perhaps most significant is the sense of self-confidence as a singer and performer that April has instilled in me through her own infectious energy and enthusiasm. Thank you April!  You are the best!"
   Gary Adler



"April is an amazing, powerful and talented singer. I have been a fan for many years. I more recently discovered that she is also a patient, intuitive and supportive vocal coach. She is goal oriented, professional and delivers results. I knew that she coached professional singers, so I was nervous approaching her as an absolute beginner. She helped me gain confidence, improve / find my voice, and gave me tools to continue improving after the lessons were done. As a bonus, she is so positive and warm, the lessons were a true pleasure. I can't wait to take more lessons."
  Cara Hunt


“I always enjoyed singing but never had much confidence, and didn’t fully understand how to reach my potential. I didn’t know what I was capable of. After taking lessons with April, I feel a lot more confident. It’s like a whole new world has been opened up to me. She even gave me the confidence and push I needed to start doing open mics.”
   Carina B.


"April is undoubtedly one of my favorite vocalists I've had the pleasure of working with.  Her voice is a force - pure power!  Yet it also contains great beauty; she is well capable of tapping into sensitive emotions.  That voice is dripping with soul!  Her time feel is natural and funky.  But perhaps most of all, April is FUN!  She's brimming with joy, so charismatic; hearing her just makes you feel happy to be alive!"
   Eric Levy
   Keyboardist for Night Ranger 


"April is a true pro.  She always comes in rehearsed and ready to work on whatever song is happening.  She's a great team player and brings so much personality to the table with flawless vocals and amazing stage presence."
   Denise Martin


"I have known April Grisman for many years and I have had the pleasure of working with her on several occasions.  We have done many live shows and recording sessions together. Not only does April have the voice, the technique and the showmanship, but also she is a team player and a consummate professional time and time again.  What she brings to the table is not only her professionalism, talent and passion for music, but a heart that is caring, kind and nurturing.  She is a delight to work with!!"
  Loralee Christensen
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April and Monroe Grisman with Petty Theft | George's | San Rafael, CA | Photo Credit: Ellen Elizabeth 2012
"I have known and worked with April for many years, both in the professional music business, and also as an after school teacher in San Anselmo. April always brings the "magic" vibe to any project she is involved in.  She is fun and inspiring around kids and teens and knows how to relate to them. 


I like to hire April for lead and back up vocals on my productions - she is an amazing singer with super professional chops and we always have a good time. I highly recommend her as a performer and vocal teacher."

Chris Manning, 
Multi-platinum Engineer & Producer Owner, Salamander Sound

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