If you feel a passion for what you do; if you wish to make the best use of your skills and of your god-given talent; if you wish to continue to learn and to grow to best utilize those skills; if you wish to be mentored with straight talk, with patience and with caring guidance; if you wish for someone to help you to discover how to best implement a plan that will help you to reach your goals; if you wish to do this in the spirit of love and laughter; if you wish to find a person who personifies all of these qualities - your wish has been granted! Her name is Lynda Keever.
Teresa Fuller
The wonderful thing about coaching with Lynda in a quartet is that she's "been there" and "done that"! As a Queen of Harmony, she has learned so much in her own personal journey, and she loves sharing all she has learned with anyone who's interested in taking it to the next level!
Janis Romancik
Bass, Chi-Town Sound
We're a comedy quartet that strives to sing well. Lynda understood our humor right away and she modified her coaching style to help us sing well and be funny!
Sue Neuls
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lynda both as a coach and on the RMT. I would highly recommend Lynda! I’ve listed some characteristics below where she simply excels!
General character
Attitude
Relationships with others/peers/subordinates
Team player
Personal integrity and honesty
Reliability
Calmness under pressure
Competence
Lynda brings her many years of knowledge and accomplishments to the role of coach in addition to her professionalism and dedication to achieving goals. She speaks/teaches in a manner that is understandable to all levels and exhibits an encouraging style. I’m happy to speak with anyone considering Lynda as a coach on a personal basis, if that is your preference.
Ann Jarchow
Master Director, Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines EdC #3
For years, I'd been curious about my voice & the potential to become a good singer. At one point, I knew my voice was a little raucous. I admit it!
Not exactly the best quality to own since, I was trying to sing like the "big" girls.
Still, my soul kept poking telling me to keep working with the "gift" I'd been given.
Over the years, my drive & passion for singing blindsided me. Mainly, I trusted the only voice I knew. My own.
Right or wrong, I figured out how to control things by using all sorts of bad habits. Desperate to get a handle on the barbershop style of singing, I kept looking for the answers. Mostly, I learned by trial and error. My "good singing friends","the geeks" call it "paying your dues".
For the first time, I'd realized, I'd put myself through the school of hard knocks. Always believing in myself, it was time I took ownership of my voice and found a way to grab hold of it!
In the summer of 2009, Lynda Keever, my mentor, coach and friend helped create a plan that would help change my singing career forever.
The plan included an aggressive fun, educational, challenging, well rounded approach to getting me on track as a singer.
The main focus, match the vocal skills to the level of passion. Another part of the plan included aligning myself to attract quality singers for the purpose of forming a great quartet. After a year of private vocal instructions, I've accomplished more than I ever imagined.
There's no doubt, the one on one PVI's helped me to build more confidence as a singer. Since getting to know & understand my vocal instrument my fears are gone. I've put to rest a lot of bad habits. Though, it's not uncommon for them to sneak back when,I'm thinking too much.
Lynda's teaching techniques are no doubt geared toward the student. Since, I've a quirky way of learning, it helps having Lynda relate to my special needs.
I love the PVI's where,a lesson is learned without ever singing a note. Yes. It's true! I actually had a session by telephone when, I couldn't make it in person!
As a singer, I've learned so much about myself. I'm intrigued by the whole process of taking my voice to the next level.
Over the past year, things were turned-up a notch! The demands & expectations were set high!
As a student, I was challenged to work hard and stay focused on the assignments. The drive, ambition & sincerity Lynda teaches with, continues to encourage me as a student. I've always believed in myself. Except now, I see results happening fast and with a clear understanding of why & how.
Lynda's professionalism, experience, musicianship & her very own "tricks of the trade" are priceless! The teachings have given me another layer which I'll continue to use as I work towards the next level. As a first year student, I've already started achieving my goals. It's fun too see the results as they begin to unfold.
My most favorite goal, singing in a Registered Competing Quartet with three fabulous musicians.
Life is GOOD! On Q to be exact!Dawn Sylvester
