I was one of those kids growing up who was told "don't sing." Pretty damaging to a kid's sense of voice. About two years ago, I started working with Becca. It's safe to say that I have "retired" that negative sense of my voice. Instead, Becca has taught me to remain open and curious about my instrument. My range, access, quality of timber--all have grown remarkably. My awareness of breath control and the smallest internal modulations and shaping of my internal space have all resulted in a profound improvement in the resonance, roundness and richness of my voice. Somehow, in a mostly passive manner, she has even taught me to read music (still in the early days but it's pretty empowering) as part of my vocal training. In short, even adults who are certain they can't sing are wrong. Working with Becca is proof of that. I am very pleased with the progress and growth I've made under her tutelage. You will be too! read more

Viveka is amazing and I have learned so much from her gentle teaching. I've been with her at least 2 years and my singing has gotten infinitely better. and more confident. read more

Becca is a wonderful teacher who will meet you where you are at & challenge you in a loving supportive way. I've found the $10 yoga classes on Friday evening & Sunday morning to be helpful & a great deal since it's typically 2-4 people so you'll get a lot of personal attention. I've been taking private lessons for a couple months. I'm happy to report that my awareness of breath & ease of singing is improving tremendously. read more

I came to Becca with more than one singing challenge: Horrible stage fright, a belief that I shouldn't sing because I was told as a child I didn't do it well, and the physical compromise of having had vocal cord damage and surgery about six months prior to first meeting with her. In the 8 months I've studied with her, I have not only stopped being afraid to sing, but I am singing with a voice that is strong and healthy. Her focus on posture, breathing, and allowing myself to "be loud" and make mistakes without apology has changed the way I approach singing profoundly. read more

I've studied with Becca for several years and it is really fun to see my voice develop. I had always thought that you were born with a voice, but I have found that anyone can develop it. And it can be fun on the way! Becca is knowledgeable, warm, supportive, and accepting and I would quickly recommend her to anyone. read more

I have loved working with Becca. It took me many years to get up the nerve to take singing lessons, and I just wish I'd found that nerve and Becca sooner. She's warm, non-judgmental, and encouraging. I like how organic the lessons are, and tailored to me. I have learned so much in each lesson. If you're thinking about experiencing SingFree Vocal Yoga...do! read more

I started Vocal Yoga classes and Private Voice Lessons with Becca a few months back and it definitely has been a rewarding, eye opening, and HEART opening experience.  It is very interesting to see how these two fields work in tandem. Becca is such a kind and nurturing soul. With that comes a personal comfort in the vulnerability of freeing your voice! I am fairly new to yoga. I injured both ankles in the past and was a little hesitant to hop into a regular yoga practice. I am super glad that I did, though! Becca is a wonderful teacher and easily accommodates to your personal needs -- weaknesses & strengths. The smaller class setting provides a nurturing environment for individual attention and personal growth. That is something I know I need and truly benefit from. The class starts and ends with chanting, which is really great for singers! They also focus a lot on breath and poses for singers. Twists, stretches, core work, etc. ALL THE THINGS that make you feel like you could sing an opera after class (okay, maybe not an entire opera...) People of any level will get something from yoga classes, whether you are a first time yoga student, or a seasoned yogi. Go and find out for yourself! Voice lessons have been an absolutely wonderful experience.  I kind of have a pinch of anxiety when it comes to singing in front of other people (and I'm sure lots of people do too) Becca is a natural teacher and creates a comfortably accepting and explorative environment. It has been exciting to discover where my voice is taking me. It's a musical adventure! Incorporating the breath and body awareness from yoga class into my vocal training has really made a difference. I can truly hear and feel how proper breathing affects the human voice. She is so knowledgeable and makes it easy for you to understand the technique as well. read more

I am very pleased with the voice lessons I took with Becca. I was a professional singer but have been out of practice for several years. With just two lessons Becca got me on track for an important audition, which turned out quite successfully. I love her approach of combining yoga and vocal technique, and really appreciate her warmup videos, which make it so easy to incorporate this into my daily life. I will definitely be back for tuneups and to prepare for further auditions. Thanks, Becca! read more

I started taking lessons from Becca without having ever been able to carry a tune in my life, and within three months my authentic voice emerged. Suddenly, I could sing a variety of songs with ease, and people hearing my voice for the first time thought I was a born singer. To say I started without talent is an understatement, but you'd never know it thanks to the skill I have honed with Becca's warm and loving support. Becca teaches in-depth technique without being overwhelming. Absolutely everyone can sing beautifully, Becca proves it's true. read more

Becca is really learned, concise and thorough in what she does. She's able to sense your breathing patterns and the energy in your body, remotely, and gives you great tips and advice for healing your throat chakra (which controls so much of the body's functions, as it governs the thyroid), not only during the session but moving forward as well. She's also really great at scheduling and keeping appointments despite her busy life. She somehow manages to take her healings and clients' care very seriously but in a very soft way. She's extremely caring and wants only the best for them. She's firm where and when she needs to be (but in a soft way) and soft where and when she needs to be (but in a firm way.) If you have breathing, thyroid, addiction, or any issues speaking from your true self, she's the person to have a session with. I've not come across anyone better at these things. Thank you, Becca! read more

i purchased becca's yelp deal a couple months ago which proved to be a fantastic decision. i am a musician and have been playing guitar for almost 20 years now and even minored in music at loyola chicago, though i never actually cultivated my voice for a variety of reasons, most of them being negative. i have a great ear for pitch and can sing on key but was never actually taught the foundations of proper singing and was never encouraged to sing. even though i loved to sing i just assumed my voice sucked and to move on. that was years ago. i picked up yoga for real about 6 months back and noticed how much my posture and breathing improved, and as a result i was able to sing much more freely and passionately. i figured instruction combining the two, yoga and singing, must exist and would be ideal for my development. lo and behold, i find becca here on yelp and snag the advertised deal. after the first lesson it was clear that i was on the right path. with becca's stellar instructions, patience and insight, i finally laid the proper foundation for my voice and now consider it to be an instrument that i am becoming more and more fluent and expressive with. super exciting! if any of this resonates with you i suggest you give her a call. i feel its is one of the greatest gifts of the body to be able to sing and that every person should feel totally confident and comfortable to raise one's voice in song. the feeling of joy, the expression of self, the healing power of sound, the community of group performance - all of these things are your god given rights that singing is the body's gateway to. once you open that gateway there is no going back so do yourself a lifelong favor and start singing with confidence! if you need a teacher and are in portland, i found becca to be excellent and believe you will too! read more

I am a singer/ songwriter and piano teacher and I have been mis-using my voice for years. I recognized that I needed to form better habits, so I took some lessons from Becca to see if I could increase my vocal longevity. All I can say is WOW. In just a few lessons she had me singing in a way that feels and sounds much better. During the lesson, she is incredibly compassionate with the vulnerable vocal process and and never criticizes. She has a magical way of correcting bad singing habits in the most humble and effective language. I am truly impressed with this talented teacher and I cannot recommend her enough. I feel her love in my voice and in some strange way, I feel healed. read more

I came to Becca after not having sung for over a year. I had been a singer most of my life, but had gone through some life events that stopped me from using my voice and left me feeling pretty insecure about singing. Becca was not only incredibly patient and nurturing, but also intuitively seemed to identify vocal challenges that had eluded previous teachers. I found both confidence and marked improvement in a relatively short amount of time. I would absolutely recommend Becca to vocalists at any level. read more

Becca is a wonderful teacher of voice, yoga, and choir. She maintains a super-positive attitude, and always challenges the individual to improve at each individuals' level. read more

I cannot recommend Becca enough, and I don't say this lightly. I am taking weekly lessons with her now, and I took private lessons with her weekly for four months fall 2015 and for a couple months spring 2015. I only stopped taking lessons with her because I went out of town. Becca's understanding of basic yoga principles address singing from a much more holistic perspective than I have experienced with other voice teachers. I experience so-far-chronic pain and have some stubborn postural and alignment issues, and Becca's teaching has allowed me to progress immensely with singing despite these problems presenting quite severely while I was working with her. I have taken a very wide variety of yoga classes, and require very specific alignment cues to feel any benefit. I compare Becca's lessons to Iyengar or Anusara style yoga classes because of the detail of her instruction, expertise, non-sappy but heartfelt motivation, and the way that the practice takes root over time in your life. Have you ever been in a yoga class and the teacher says something like "now open your heart space" and you think, that would be nice, I have known that feeling before, but today I need to take like 5 minutes to be able to do that, and I need specific instruction step by step, not 5 seconds? I had analogous experiences with other voice teachers saying things like "breathe into the sides and backs of your ribs," and they were not able to slow down and break down the actions bit by bit until I understood the new way of feeling that they were trying to teach me. Becca can, every time, and often she will intuit when she can help by breaking down something for you that she can tell you're not getting. After several months of study, I have been able to internalize her teachings and continue healing and expanding my voice even when I was traveling. Becca has been a crucial part of my growth as a musician and I'll be forever grateful that she teaches the way she does. read more