When women hear Celine Dion, Patti LaBelle or Aretha Franklin belting high notes effortlessly, or when they hear the hot sounds of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey or Christina Aguilera, they ask: "How do they do that?"

Men ask the same question. When they hear the smooth style of Usher, Justin Timberlake, or Luther Vandross, or when they hear the vocal chops of rock legends such as Steve Perry, Eric Carmen or Dan Fogelberg, they ask: "How do they do that?"

Answer: They use a natural vocal technique that doesn't sound operatic.

All stars develop a technique to free their own vocal behavior. Many apply correct vocal concepts without realizing it. The technical polish of Barbra Streisand at her best - a silky sound combined with strength and sensitivity - is the perfect example of the intuitive application of Bel Canto principles.

Clark Harris has developed a highly versatile, practical method to achieve the artistic goals of non-classical singers. He is keenly aware of the different approaches to be taken by classical and non-classical singers, for in the variety arts, over-cultured singing is artistic death.

Clark can give you the technical edge you need to succeed in the highly competitive fields of musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz: how to use the three methods of belting; how to sing freely with natural openness; how to align the voice to make it sound appealing, according to the current demands of popular music; and how to find your own unique style.

In the world of non-classical singing, many unrefined voices are admired. Any tone quality is acceptable if it works - for originality is often more valuable than vocal purity.

As a baritone, I sing easily from a low bass E-flat to a high tenor B-flat. The Bel Canto method I learned from Clark put my vocal technique ahead of the game.
Steven Ted Beckler - "Gaston" in Beauty and the Beast, Broadway