Roger Burnley
“I’m originally from Chicago where I began my singing career in grade school at the age of 12. This was the time when I discovered I had somewhat of a voice and some talent that truly needed further development. I then went on to sing in the Hyde Park high school choir while working with a wonderful coach, Jerome Ramsfield. I was then selected to be a member of the Chicago All City High School Chorus which was quite an honor. My first professional experience was with this choir and performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. While in high school I performed with the legendary Minnie Ripperton and then in college continued in the choir also with the members of the soon to be band Styx.
Upon leaving Chicago State University I joined a local rock band and started to get my first solo live performing experience. I then encountered serious vocal problems and decided to continue my vocal study.
In 1978 I relocated to New York and began study with Tony Franco. I now focused my singing on legitimate musical theater as well as some opera. This offered me a broad range of experience as well as knowledge of my voice. I also did local club dates and cabarets.
In 1982 I moved to Los Angeles where I continued my study with many vocal coaches and from those many people I was able to hone my particular vocal method and discover that because of my experience as well as previous vocal problems, I was prepared to begin teaching and helping others and began coaching in 1988. I always tell my clients that I understand their problems or concerns because I had them all! I know how great they will become with practice and persistence. I also hosted a public access television show “Singing with Roger Burnley” for five years as well as produced the A&R showcase for new artists, “L.A.’s Finest”. I continue to record and perform live. My CD “Angel in Disguise” was released in 2001. I have also been a guest expert on many television shows for “American Idol” and more.
I was also on staff at the M. Gray Music Academy, founded by Macy Gray, located in North Hollywood, CA.
I am now expanding my teaching practice on line and developing new products to help and inspire artists all over the world. I’m also helping entrepreneurs develop their businesses and highly involved with metaphysical teachings. “
