tag:innerphonic.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2023-10-16T02:57:05-12:00Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinefalsetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766782019-02-16T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:55:44-12:00Vocal Coach Marzuki Grinage Singing Practice - The Closer I Get To You by Donny Hathaway
<h1><span style="color:#ffffff">Listen to Vocal Coach Marzuki Grinage singing "The Closer I Get To You" by Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack </span></h1>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000"><a title="Vocal Coach Marzuki Grinage Singing Practice - The Closer I Get To You by Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwHamY9h7M" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff0000">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwHamY9h7M</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/ddddd02311ed02f87a2a1c2ee2097b97836213f8/original/vocal-coach-singing-teacher-marzuki-grinage-sings-donny-hathaway-how-to-sing-soul-speech-level-singing-seth-riggs-oakland-east-bay-area-online-voice-lessons.jpeg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjM4eDQyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="425" width="638" /></span></p>
<h2><span style="color:#ffffff">This is a raw Iphone voice memo recording of me practicing my singing. Donny Hathaway is hands down one of my all time favorite singers! Stay tuned for more practice, warm up recordings and videos coming soon. Happy Singing!</span></h2>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766772019-02-11T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:42:58-12:00New Marz Rocket song Available now! (Limited Demo Release.)
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<p><span style="color:#ffffff"></span><span style="color:#ffffff"></span><span style="color:#ffffff"></span><span style="color:#ffffff">Marz Rocket just released a limited edition demo version of "Daylight Robbery" on </span><a title="" href="https://marzrocket.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Bandcamp.com</a><span style="color:#ffffff">, a <strong>Punk song about Gentrification... AI Attacks...Directed Energy Laser Weapons...The Paradise CA Wildfires.</strong></span></p>
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<span style="color:#ffffff">Take a PUNK SOUL trip through the Black Hole in the Sky. Music for Rebels and Dreamers... Defining the music of Marz Rocket is like trying to focus on one color or form in a spinning Kaleidoscopic color wheel. The shapes and colors are ever changing. Genre Bending the Dimensional Lines is the Journey of Marz Rocket.</span> <br>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766762019-02-10T12:00:00-12:002022-06-01T13:03:45-12:00H.E.R Wins 2 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance!
<p><span style="color:#ffffff"><strong>Sending a HUGE SHOUTOUT to Gabi Wilson (AKA) H.E.R for her Grammy Wins!!!</strong></span></p>
<h1><span style="color:#ffffff">As a vocal coach I can say H.E.R is one of the most gifted kids I’ve ever worked with. She was a star at 10! So talented and smart. My job was to help H.E.R sing and feel her best singing the Alicia Keys song “Fallin” for her performance on The Maury Povich Most Talented Kids Show. She absolutely killed it and the producers sent the video to The Today Show, which she also performed on. The videos went viral which is how Gabi was discovered. </span></h1>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/d02b397e96b645c69fd4d4a9299ec3e04181b752/original/h-e-r-grammy-awards-gabi-wilson-vocal-coach-voice-singing-lessons-online-teacher-marzuki-grinage-east-bay-area-oakland-berkeley-san-francisco-ca.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Nzc3eDUxNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="517" width="777" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#ffffff">Gabi has wonderful parents who really encouraged, believed and supported Gabi’s gift from a very young age. Her father Kenny Wilson is also a great guitarist who really helped grow her talent by playing great music and performing together. If you feed your kids love and encouragement it makes all the difference in whatever they do.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff">Wishing <a title="H.E.R" href="https://everythingrevealed.her-official.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ffffff">H.E.R</span></a> continued success, the Universe is the limit!!!?</span></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766752018-07-12T12:00:00-12:002022-05-06T17:35:52-12:00Marz Rocket is in the Top 40 Music Chart on Reverbnation
<p><span style="color:#ffffff">We’re number 40 on the ReverbNation Alternative Music Charts for Oakland, CA. Thanks for lending your ear holes! <a title="www.reverbnation.com/marzrocket" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/marzrocket" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ffffff">www.reverbnation.com/marzrocket</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/704c563c4c05bce3a451f2353279540d97d99860/original/marz-rocket-t-shirt.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="400" /></span></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766742018-06-17T12:00:00-12:002022-03-08T20:31:59-12:00Groovality Live Recording Released!
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<h1><span style="color:#ffffff"><span id="cphContent_lblShortDescription"><em>Groovailty Live</em> is a mixture of Blues, Jazz, Soul & Funk performed live in Berkeley Ca. Featuring vocalist/keyboardist Simon Russell (The James Brown Band, El Debarge, Pete Escovedo) drummer Billy Johnson (Carlos Santana, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Donny Hathaway) bassist Robert Watson (James Brown, Tupak Shakur, Joss Stone) bassist Daniel Lucca Parenti (Sheila E., Rosemary Clooney, Michael Brecker) vocalist Dez Parker (Ike Turner) La Tanya Carmical (The James Brown Band, Pete Escovedo) and percussionist Boon Johnson.</span></span></h1>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff">For the last decade, <em>Groovality</em> has been moving crowds all over the world with its unfiltered soul and improvisation, respectfully taking musical traditions and fusing them together to create a sound of their own. Groovality's music is infectious, thought provoking, music that is based in the traditions of blues, funk and jazz.</span></p>
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<span style="color:#ffffff">Marzuki Grinage plays guitar on the songs "<span id="cphContent_rptTrack_lblTrackTitle_0" class="track-title">Whole Lotta Rhythm" "<span id="cphContent_rptTrack_lblTrackTitle_1" class="track-title">Gonna Find Me a Woman" "<span id="cphContent_rptTrack_lblTrackTitle_6" class="track-title">That Place" & "Soul Searchin" - </span></span></span>Groovality Live is now available for download here; </span><span style="color:#ffffff"><a id="LPlnk320826" title="Groovality Live" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/groovality1" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ffffff">https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/groovality1</span></a></span>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766732018-04-10T12:00:00-12:002022-05-23T05:22:14-12:00"One Day I Wish" by Marzuki Grinage (Rehearsal)
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766722018-03-28T12:00:00-12:002022-05-26T09:38:55-12:00New Blog - Hearing Music On A Deeper Level!
<p>Read it <a title="here!" href="http://ats.innerphonic.com/singing_blog/hearing_music_on_a_deeper_level___for_singers/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">here</a>!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766712018-01-30T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:53:01-12:00New Blog - Record Your Singing For Faster Growth!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/29751d4803443c1e73c6699bc86897a26cb367da/original/marzuki-grinage-free-singing-tips-blog-recording-your-voice-for-faster-growth-voice-lessons-oakland-san-francisco-bay-area-vocal-coach.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDUweDI5OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="298" width="450" /><strong><br><br>Why you should record yourself singing for faster growth.</strong></p>
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<p>Every time I record myself singing I'm amazed that what I think my voice sounds like is not really accurate. We can't hear the totality the sound when listening to our own voices unless we listen to a recording or our voices amplified through a sound system. What we hear is the external sound mixed with the sound resulting from sympathetic vibrations in our skull (kicked off from the vocal cords.)<br><br>One of the cool things about recording is that you get immediate feedback and can hear the complete sound of the voice. It's the external complete sound that our audience hears so shouldn't we know what it sounds like? If you aren't recording your singing on a regular basis I can guarantee that your progress will be much slower. By recording our voices we can listen back, make a more accurate judgement to identify what's lacking vocally from both a technical and artistic standpoint.<br></p>
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<p><br>How we sing when practicing technical voice building exercises is usually different than when we're singing songs artistically. The nuances of how we tell the story and color the voice with our emotions need to be the main focus when "really singing." Recording allows us to hear how our voice behaves technically when singing from a creative, expressive, artistic place and let that point us to what technical work we need to do to improve. This is such a powerful way to take your singing to the next level! I truly believe that most singers will make more progress from recording and listening back to our singing in one day than spending months practicing. I'm completely blown away by this every time I do it myself! Here's an example... Go to the <a title="Free Singing Tips Blog - by Marzuki Grinage - Record Your Singing For Faster Growth!." href="http://ats.innerphonic.com/blog/record_your_singing_for_faster_growth/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Blog Page</a> to read -</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766702018-01-29T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:54:20-12:00New Blog - Natural Versus Trained Singers "Ignorance Is Bliss?"
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<p>I've had the great opportunity to teach many singers from all backgrounds and skill levels and I want to share some observations I've made regarding some of the differences between natural versus trained vocalists. Natural singers often "beat out" the trained singer when it comes to singing in a convincing and captivating way artistically. Why is this? Go to the <a title="Free Singing Tips Blog - by Marzuki Grinage - Natural Versus Trained Singers. " href="http://ats.innerphonic.com/blog/natural_versus_trained_singers._ignorance_is_bliss_/" data-imported="1">Blog Page</a> to read -<br></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766692018-01-28T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:54:20-12:00New Blog - "The Vocal Technqiue Rabbit Hole"
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<p> Are we focusing too much time on singing technique and not enough on the Art of singing? Many issues arise from this unbalanced focus. When you're performing, recording your music, or simply singing artistically you need to be able to get out of your head. We must learn to sing more from the subconscious part of our mind and away from singing from an analytical place. We are NOT SINGING ROBOTS! Go to the <a title="Marzuki Grinage Singing Blog - The Technique Rabbit Hole" href="http://innerphonic.com/blog/the_vocal_technique_rabbit_hole/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Blog Page </a>to read -<br></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766682018-01-22T12:00:00-12:002022-08-05T02:50:03-12:00"Imagine" Rehearsal In The Raw
<p>I'm thinking of recording a version of this timeless song. This is just some of a rehearsal I wanted to share, rough edges and all! It feels good to get out of my perfectionist self and share more work like this. I hope that it helps potential students get a feel for what I do.</p>
<p><a title="" href="http://innerphonic.com/music/s/imagine___rehearsal_in_the_raw" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://innerphonic.com/music/s/imagine___rehearsal_in_the_raw</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/c052e03d670e7528f0dfc4921efdae1a563e17c3/original/imagine-pic1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc2eDE4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="276" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/c052e03d670e7528f0dfc4921efdae1a563e17c3/original/imagine-pic1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc2eDE4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="276" /></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766672017-11-14T12:00:00-12:002022-05-30T22:00:10-12:00Marzuki plays Guitar and Bass on new StarPeople Presents track
<p><a title="Theme from PFOT - by StarPeople Presents - Guitars and Bass by Marzuki Grinage" href="https://soundcloud.com/starpeople/cts-thememarz" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://soundcloud.com/starpeople/cts-thememarz </a><strong><strong>(Guitars and Bass by Marzuki Grinage.)</strong><br></strong></p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/d2a050f9f76984e4e22c3200dfbd08821107fc16/original/theme-pic-starpeople-presents.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDI1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="250" width="250" /></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766662017-09-23T12:00:00-12:002022-05-22T08:47:02-12:00Certification in The New Science Of Singing
<p>Marzuki Grinage has Completed Certification in The New Science Of Singing created by John Henny. This program covers the cutting edge Voice Science as taught by Ingo Titze (One of the world's leading voice scientists) and Donald Gray Miller, PhD.</p>
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<li><span style="line-height:1.6">The vocal anatomy <br></span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height:1.6">Understand breathing and support</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">What vocal resonance is and how to control it</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">Why vocal breaks occur and how to eliminate them</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">What formants and harmonics are and how they make the difference between sounding awesome or awful</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">How to use vowels to bring out your full voice</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">How to break down vocal exercises,understand them and use them correctly</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:1.6">Vocal exercises to put your new knowledge into action</span></li>
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<p><span style="line-height:1.6"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/0a2f1f02d0bf9057697e8ca0a40d38f2902762e8/original/badge.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDYwNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="606" width="600" /></span></p>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766652016-07-12T12:00:00-12:002022-05-17T06:23:30-12:00Marzuki Grinage recorded guitars on "My Dreams About You" by StarPeople Presents
<p>Listen to an early Demo version of the song here while you can! (I don't know how long this will be up.)</p>
<p><strong>StarPeople presents - Malcolm Marshall</strong><br><strong>written by Malcolm Marshall and Raliegh Neal (King Fuzz)</strong><br><strong>Marzuki Grinage on all guitars</strong><br>Copyright 2016</p>
<p>https://m.soundcloud.com/starpeople/my-dreams-about-you-1</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766642016-03-24T12:00:00-12:002022-02-09T13:19:05-12:00Marzuki Grinage plays guitar on new song "The Best" by StarPeople!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/6b5f0dafc263176c8bdce2bd118a787a48d98443/original/the-star-people-present-the-best-song-marzuki-grinage-guitar-lessons-malcolm-marshall-edl-raliegh-neal-oakland-funk-soul-bay-area.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></p>
<h1>StarPeople presents "The Best"<br>Written by Raliegh Neal and Malcolm Marshall<br>Guitar by Marzuki Grinage</h1>
<p><a title="Marzuki Grinage plays guitar on new song " href="https://soundcloud.com/starpeople/the-best" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://soundcloud.com/starpeople/the-best</a></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766632016-01-31T12:00:00-12:002022-05-17T07:39:00-12:00Singing High Notes - 2 Biggest Problems and How To Fix Them!
<p><strong>Visit the Blog page to read "Singing High Notes - 2 Biggest Problems and How To Fix Them" by Marzuki Grinage. Includes tips and a Free Voice Lesson!<a title="www.innerphonic.com/blog" href="http://www.innerphonic.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><br></a></strong></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766622015-08-31T12:00:00-12:002015-09-01T10:56:43-12:00Great Tool for checking how Meds and Herbs affect your voice!
<p><a title="Check Your Meds: Do They Affect Your Voice?" href="http://ncvs.org/rx.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Check Your Meds: Do They Affect Your Voice?</a></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766612014-08-01T12:00:00-12:002020-10-26T21:06:47-12:00Free Singing Tips Blog!
<p>Read the new Blog for singers by Marzuki Grinage " <strong>Know The Difference Between Developmental and Performance Ready Songs! </strong>"</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766602014-07-18T12:00:00-12:002022-07-31T23:58:56-12:00Voice Student Testimonial - Feona Lee Jones
<p><em><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/763154388ba9a5097c60e10414a7d5110de86606/original/feona-lee-jones-pic-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjMzeDQyMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Feona Lee Jones" height="422" width="633" /></strong></em></p>
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<p><em>"I have studied voice with Marzuki for nearly 8 months and the progress that I have made in that period would have taken me much longer had I went to another vocal teacher. He knows how to cater the lessons to fit all his students' unique and individual needs, goals and technical levels. When I go to lessons, I always look forward to learning something new and improving a little each time. With Marzuki, you can rest assured that he knows exactly what to work on to take your voice to the next level. If you are serious about making some progress in a very short amount of time, I highly encourage you to work with Marzuki! You won't regret it!" <strong>- </strong></em><strong><strong><a title="Feona Lee Jones Music" href="http://feonaleejones.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Feona Lee Jones</a></strong><em><strong> - </strong></em><strong><a title="Telepathic Birds Band" href="http://www.telepathicbirds.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Telepathic Birds</a></strong></strong></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766592014-03-03T12:00:00-12:002022-04-15T04:24:51-12:00Guitar Lesson Student Testimonial - Eric Escobedo, The Mutilations
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<p><em>"I decided to take guitar lessons a couple years after I picked up my first guitar. Marzuki was my teacher. At the time I knew almost nothing, I always thought of me as a slow learner, and I wasn't sure if music was the right path for me, but it didn't matter for Marzuki. He is the most patient person I've ever met. He's very encouraging and kind to his students. He taught me everything I know; all my basic scales, chords, and reading, etc."<br><br>"Marzuki is the best coach, mentor, and friend that anyone can ask for. If it wasn't for my lessons with him, I wouldn't be where I am right now. It has now been almost 9 years for me as a dedicated musician. I currently lead a punk blues, garage rock trio band called The Mutilations that has played many shows and events around the Bay Area, that's written countless songs, that is finishing up recording our first EP, and that is getting ready to compete in the "Gorilla Music Battle Of The Bands Finals".</em></p>
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<p><em>"I plan to pursue music in college and hope be a professional musician, producer, etc. Marzuki Grinage can certainly say that he had a big part with all of my accomplishments. I thank him or everything." </em><strong>Eric Escobedo, <a title="The Mutilations Band" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMutilations" data-imported="1">The Mutilations </a>-</strong> </p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766582014-02-27T12:00:00-12:002020-08-06T18:59:39-12:00Guitar Lesson Student Testimonial - Scott Ricketts, Low Country Kingdom
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<p>"<em>Marzuki's guitar lessons are empowering jam sessions. I feel like we make new music every time, and then when I get home, I realize I also picked up on a ton of music theory along the way. He brought my soul, funk, and lead game to the next level, and then I leveled up like ten more times after that. Talk to this guy.</em>" - <strong>Scott Ricketts of <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://lowcountrykingdom.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Low Country Kingdom</a></strong></p>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766572011-08-24T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00Mimi - Marzuki Grinage (guitar) opening for BILAL Mon 9-29-11 @ The New Parish Oakland, CA.
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/c5574284cce64369298175b8ac10e58a5f13d711/original/bilal-mimi-show-resized.jpg/!!/b%3AW10%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Bilal-Mimi_Show.jpg_resized" /></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766562010-04-29T12:00:00-12:002016-03-25T00:55:48-12:00Sound Of Souls
<p><img src="https://www.reverbnation.com/widgets/trk/19/artist_757298/artist_757298/t.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="0" style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" width="0" /><a href="http://www.quantcast.com/p-05---xoNhTXVc" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><img src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-05---xoNhTXVc.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Quantcast" height="1" style="display: none;" width="1" /></a>SOUND OF SOULS Members: Simon Russell-Vocals/Keys, Marzuki Grinage-Vocals/Guitar, Billy Johnson-Drums, Robert Watson-Bass, Dez Parker-Background Vocals. <br><br>Music from the soul created by musicians who have worked with legendary artists such as James Brown, Santana, Donny Hathaway, Maze, Joss Stone, members of Sly And The Family Stone, Graham Central Station and Prince, among others. <br><br>*Check out the Videos to see performances with some of these amazing Artists* *Join the Email List for Members Only FREE MP3 Downloads!</p>
<p><a title="Sound Of Souls Reverb Nation Page" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/soundofsouls" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.reverbnation.com/soundofsouls</a></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766552010-01-25T12:00:00-12:002021-04-27T18:04:25-12:00Haiti Relief Benefit Concert - Punk Funk Mob, Too Short, Tony, Toni, Tone and more!
<p>Thursday January 28th 7:00 @ Historic Sweet's Ballroom in Oakland, CA.</p>
<p>All proceeds will go to the relief efforts in Haiti.</p>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766542009-10-21T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00Speech Level Singing Vocal Intensive with Greg Enriquez Wednesday, November 04 - Monday, November 09, 2009
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<div class="eventLocation">Click here for more info and to register;<br>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766532009-06-19T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00SF weekly Reviews Punk Funk Mob Yoshi's SF Performance!
<p>Eric Arnold of SF Weekly wrote;
"The Punk Funk Mob delivered on its advance billing as "Funkadelic meets Betty Davis," and vocalist Femi was all that and a bag of chips, telling the crowd at one point, "I didn't say you could stop clapping." Thus chastened, the seated crowd resumed its soul clap with vigor."
- Read The full SF Weekly Review of The Punk Funk Mob "We Got Funk" Series Performance @ Yoshi's SF! http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2009/06/notes_on_a_funk_revolution.php</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766522008-10-31T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00Speech Level Singing Masterclass with Master Instructor Dave Stroud
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/4a69a084fe8c1a78b2532d10f6024606dbbc585f/original/slsdavestroudevent.jpg/!!/b%3AW10%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br>
Masterclass (Open to the Public)
"Introduction to Speech Level Singing" Sunday, November 16, 2008 : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Heritage Inn Express 204 Harding Boulevard Roseville, CA 95678 (800) 228-4747 Price: $40 Click here for more info and to register! http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=665410</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766512008-09-22T12:00:00-12:002022-02-09T13:19:31-12:00Femi Releases debut CD "Sweet Water Soul."(Talking House Records )
<b><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/be4de1b3a97dc9d37c284b9c47a03342852c7ec0/original/femirelease.jpg/!!/b%3AW10%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br>Marzuki Grinage plays Guitar on the songs "Sweet Water (Rezo)" "Imported" "Crush" "If I Knew"(*the intro lead guitar only) and "Pages." Femi also studied Speech Level Singing with Marzuki Grinage during the pre-production stage of the project. For more info visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZlbWltdXNpYy5jb20=" data-imported="1">www.femimusic.com</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/femi" data-imported="1">www.myspace.com/femi</a> </b> Available now in stores and on iTunes!
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766502008-08-08T12:00:00-12:002022-02-09T13:16:34-12:00Learn Speech Level Singing - The Technique used by Legends!
<p> Marzuki Grinage is a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Speech Level Singing Technique and am currently the only Certified SLS teacher in Oakland and San Leandro CA. Speech Level Singing is applicable to Pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Opera, everyday speech, and more. SLS is used by singers such as Stevie Wonder, David Archuleta (Top 2 on American Idol,) Prince, Luther Vandross, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Ray Charles, Amy Lee (Evanescence,) Julio Iglesias, Josh Groban, Phillip Webb (Opera Star, who recently replaced Luciano Pavorotti in the "The Three Tenors,") among many others. For more on Speech Level Singing please visit; <a href="http://www.sethriggs.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.speechlevelsinging.com</a> </p>
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<p><br>SLS trains and certifies qualified teachers throughout the world. Only teachers that are currently SLS certified are allowed to teach the technique. The Speech Level Singing certification process requires that teachers demonstrate a correct understanding and execution of SLS through continual study including proficiency testing to be approved and certified. The Certification process was created to ensure that the purity and integrity of Speech Level Singing is maintained. SLS is not a static technique, but a process of continual education. </p>
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<p><br>The certification process ensures all voice students that their teacher is on track and can therefore lead them into the education they desire. Teachers must re-certify each year in order to deepen their understanding of SLS, to learn the most effective tools and developments to better address student's needs. The Speech Level Singing organization provides a network of the most knowledgeable and gifted instructors for Speech Level Singing, a certification process that insures the quality of the instructors and informs the public of the instructor's expertise. </p>
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<p><br>SLS emphasizes the development of the middle voice or "mix," which is a blend of your lower "chest voice" and upper "head" voice resonances. Having a mix allows you to sing without cracking, straining, or having to resort to a weak falsetto for middle or upper notes. Singing with a good mix is the way your voice is naturally set up to function and is a healthy way to extend range, build strength and improve the quality of your voice! You shouldn't have to push and strain your voice as you sing higher OR flip over to falsetto (you know that weak airy voice,), which is not a true head voice. If your voice tires easily or gets hoarse you are singing in an abusive way. </p>
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<p><br>Singing too hard or singing too airy can both cause damage to your voice. Many singers strain or have to sing in falsetto any higher than E flat, E, F, F# or G above middle C (for most males,) or a G#, A, A#, B or C above middle C (most females.) This is a specific problem that is very common among singers. When you're singing correctly the listener will hear one voice from the bottom to the top of your range. If you HAVE to sing louder as you move up through your range than you are forcing your voice. It can be important to sing loud but this should be for dynamics rather than a necessity for hitting higher notes! </p>
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<p><br>Contact Marzuki Grinage to schedule a no commitment trial lesson. (At regular rate.) Expect to experience positive changes in the first lesson! You will learn safe and effective exercises that when practiced for as little as 15min per day will immediately begin improving the health and balance of your voice. Application of technique to songs is also offered (any style.) <br>It is not uncommon for the first Speech Level Singing lesson to resolve difficulties that have been troubling a student for many years. Students include Professional Singers, Actors, Teachers and Beginners. LOCATION: Oakland Voice Studio @ 7th Ave & Park Blvd. *LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE IN SAN LEANDRO. Beginners are welcome! Contact #(510) 866-3046 or email to schedule a lesson. </p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766492008-04-21T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:50:51-12:00Speech Level Singing Vocal Masterclass with Master Instructor John Henny
<p>Speech Level Singing Vocal Masterclass with Master Instructor John Henny. April 27 2008. Come learn the technique behind 120 Grammy Winners, American Idol Winners, Star Search Winners, Broadway Stars, Opera Stars, and more...Speech Level Singing.<br>For more info and to register online visit:<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJlZ29ubGluZS5jb20vc2xzLXNq" data-imported="1">http://www.regonline.com/sls-sj</a><br></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766482007-11-20T12:00:00-12:002016-03-25T00:39:55-12:00Sound Of Souls Video!
<p>"Portrait Of Your Souls" Simon Russell (Vocals/Keys) Marzuki Grinage (Guitar) Billy "Shoes" Johnson (Drums) Robert Watson (Bass) Dez Parker (Background Vocals.) Recorded @ Expression Center 2005. "Portrait Of Your Souls" Written by Simon Russell and Marzuki Grinage.</p>
<p><a title="The Portrait Of Your Souls performed live by Sound Of Souls" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZtBLk1BGiY" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZtBLk1BGiY</a></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766472007-09-29T12:00:00-12:002016-03-25T00:31:40-12:00Video Clips!
<p>THE PUNK FUNK MOB "AGENT 17" & "HOW R U?" Guitar solo by Marzuki Grinage. Quincy Ramone (bass) Erika Laurence (vocals) Brenden Chute (guitar) Michael Williams (drums) Performed 9-21-07 @ The Rock Bar in Walnut Creek, CA. </p>
<p><a title="Marzuki Grinage playing guitar with Punk Funk Mob" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_aPdvei1uA" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_aPdvei1uA</a></p>
<p><a title="Marzuki Grinage playing guitar with Punk Funk Mob" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCq8KXYPa_g" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCq8KXYPa_g</a></p>
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Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766462007-06-16T12:00:00-12:002016-03-25T00:37:03-12:00Marzuki Grinage Certified to teach the Legendary Speech Level Singing Technique!
<p>Marzuki Grinage is now a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Speech Level Singing Technique and is currently the only Certified SLS teacher in Oakland, CA. Speech Level Singing is applicable to Pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Opera, everyday speech, and more. SLS is used by singers such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Luther Vandross, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Tamia, Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Julio Iglesias, Josh Groban, among many others. For more on Speech Level Singing please visit; <a title="Seth Riggs - Speech Level Singing" href="http://www.speehlevelsinging.com%20" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://www.speehlevelsinging.com </a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391105/fb71f44a005ca7c25cd45bb445769e581e639ed6/original/slscilogo26.jpg/!!/b%3AW10%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766452007-01-16T12:00:00-12:002021-07-12T20:11:51-12:00"I'm On Cloud 9" wins R&B Track of the Day
<p>Marzuki Grinage's song, "I'm On Cloud 9" will be featured as GarageBand.com's R&B Track of the Day on Wednesday, the 17th of January, 2007.</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766442007-01-14T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00Marzuki Grinage Wins More Awards for "I'm On Cloud 9."
<p>Marzuki Grinage won Awards for the second week in a row for Best Male Vocals in R&B & Best Production in R&B.
Marzuki Grinage was also given awards for Best Beat in R&B and Best Mood in R&B (week of Jan 15 2007,) on Gargageband.com!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766432007-01-07T12:00:00-12:002021-05-08T23:46:36-12:00"I'm On Cloud 9" Awards! Best Male Vocals, Guitars and Production in R&B.
<p>Marzuki Grinage was given Awards for Best Male Vocals, Best Guitars and Best Production for his song "I'm On Cloud 9," for the week of Jan. 8, 2007 on Garageband.com!
Each week thousands of R&B tracks are reviewed by thousands of GarageBand.com members and picked out for special praise.</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766422006-12-31T12:00:00-12:002022-08-02T20:14:56-12:00"I'm On Cloud 9" New Mp3!
<p>Marzuki Grinage is kicking off the new year with a new version of "I'm On Cloud 9." All vocals and instruments were performed by Marzuki.
Take a listen on the Muisc Page!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766402006-08-08T12:00:00-12:002022-02-11T22:47:53-12:00Sound Of Souls Update
<p>In 2004 Marzuki Grinage teamed up with drummer Billy "Shoes" Johnson (Santana/Maze/Donny Hathaway,) bassist Rob Watson (James Brown/Joe Sample/Oleta Adams) and keyboardist/vocalist Simon Russell to form a band called SOUND OF SOULS. While the band did perform together and record a live promo CD (currently out of print,) the project is now on hiatus (Robert Watson is touring with James Brown.) God willing there will be a return of Sound Of Souls in the near future.</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766342006-07-05T12:00:00-12:002022-02-09T13:17:31-12:00Robert Watson joins James Brown!
<p>Sound Of Souls bassist Robert Watson was blessed with an opportunity to play with the great JAMES BROWN! Marzuki wishes Rob the best on his musical journey with one of the greatest musicians of all time, "The Godfather Of Funk & Soul" James Brown!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766362006-05-02T12:00:00-12:002016-03-25T00:50:05-12:00Listen To Marzuki Grinage On The Radio Tonight!
<p>Marzuki Grinage will be featured on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston tonight, Wednesday (Thursday morning,) May4th, during the Progressive Soul portion of "The Groove" radio show - 2:30-4:00am PST(4:30-6am CST.) *Marzuki will be featured within the first 30 minutes of the show. The Groove starts at 1am PST with an hour and a half of Hip Hop before the Progressive Soul portion so check that out too! Tune in to the show via the web by visiting www.kpft.org. You can listen directly from your computer anywhere in the world by using the link on their page. <br><br> />Previous shows have featured Marzuki Grinage songs "I'm On Cloud 9" and "Live As One," along with other artists such as <strong>Donny Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cameo, Lauryn Hill, Digital Underground, Jeff Buckley, Outkast, R. Kelly, John Legend, The Tony Rich Project, Goapele and Jamiroquai,</strong> among others.<br> <br>To hear exclusive music from the underground scene as well as an eclectic mix of soul and hip hop listen to The Groove! Bobby Phats offers a much needed alternative to mainstream radio! Please show your support for KPFT 90.1 FM, The Groove radio show and DJ Bobby Phats - The Blastoff King. Bobby Phats has one of the best radio shows in the world... expect to discover some great music! So have some coffee, stay up and groove with us!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766352006-04-28T12:00:00-12:002021-03-26T17:30:43-12:00"When I Think Of You." Free Demo Version!
<p>Marzuki Grinage has released a free Demo version of "When I Think Of You," especially for Innerphonic.com Mailing List and Guestbook Members! Join the email list or sign guestbook to get your free MP3 now! (For a limited time.)</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766372005-12-14T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:50:50-12:00Awards for "Light My Way" Demo On Gargageband.com
<p>Marzuki Grinage was Awarded Best Male Vocals in R&B and for the second week in a row Best Guitar in R&B (week of Dec 12, 2005) for "Light My Way" on Garageband.com!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766382005-12-05T12:00:00-12:002014-08-07T00:51:38-12:00"Light My Way" Demo Awarded Track Of The Day On Garageband.com
<p>Marzuki's new song "Light My Way" (unreleased version,) can be heard on Garageband.com, where for For 24 hours (PST) it will be featured on GarageBand.com's R&B front page. "Light My Way" is currently rated at 4.9 stars out of 5 and is climbing the R&B Chart!</p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766392005-09-22T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:54:20-12:00"Live As One" (Live Version) by Marzuki Grinage (performed with Sound Of Souls) Awarded Track of the
<p>As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, "Live As One (Live Version)" will be Track of the Day at GarageBand.com. For 24 hours on Friday, the 23rd of September, 2005 (PST) "Live As One (Live Version)" will be featured on GarageBand.com's R&B front page. OTHER "LIVE AS ONE" (LIVE VERSION) AWARDS! Each week thousands of R&B tracks are reviewed by thousands of GarageBand.com members. Best Guitars in R&B (Marzuki Grinage), week of Sep 19, 2005 Best Drums in R&B (Billy Johnson), week of Sep 19, 2005 Best Drums in R&B (Billy Johnson), week of Sep 12, 2005 Best Bass in R&B (Robert Watson), week of Sep 12, 2005 Â Â Â </p>
Singing Lessons • Guitar • Songwriting • Oakland, CA. - Onlinetag:innerphonic.com,2005:Post/61766412003-07-31T12:00:00-12:002022-08-02T20:07:16-12:00"Until I Touch The Sky" a poem by Marzuki Grinage
<p>I see above me to where I can't yet reach. Yearning, seekng, this hunger needs feeding... Those around try and box me in still, but my limits are set only by God's will.</p>
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