The Act of Becoming

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The Act of Becoming is a highly personal evocation and accounting of a life still unfolding. Cathy’s poetic stories about her own experience in the world, like a great jazz standard, are idiosyncratic and yet connect with the lives of virtually every artist. In the telling, Cathy’s mellifluous voice as a musician sings through every page. Read this beautiful tome not only to learn of Cathy’s original quest but at the risk of finding yourself strewn across its pages.

— Larry Livingston

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Basics for Vocal Technique.

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Learn in clear and simple terms how your voice works and how to get it to do what you want. This book includes clear explanations, illuminating diagrams and fun vocal exercises that will definitely improve the quality of your voice and singing. E- BOOK

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LIVE IN JAPAN (FEAT. PHILLIP STRANGE) 1992

This live 2-disc recording of vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia and pianist Phillip Strange from a Japan tour in December 1992 offers a peek into that intimate musical space where the resultant authenticity and transparency creates a rich listening experience.

SOCIAL ANTHEMS VOL. 1 2021

Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia recently released her 14th studio album titled "Social Anthems Vol. 1." It features only six tracks (5 cover songs and 1 original), as Cathy lends her vocal talents to a set of songs that have a special message to people in today's crazy world.

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STRAIGHT AHEAD to the U.K. 2019

Recorded in England and the U.S. and featuring some of the top musicians in both countries, the songs on STRAIGHT AHEAD TO THE U.K. comprise an assemblage of standards, modern jazz compositions, and a couple of originals by Segal-Garcia.

JAZZ VOCAL COACHING

If you are looking for the best private jazz vocal lessons I can help you improve your singing. Learn jazz phrasing, good technique, how to sing different jazz styles and rhythms, and how to express the emotion of the song. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or a complete newbie, I can help you get to the next level of your development as an artist. My home studio in Los Angeles is warm and inviting and I enjoy creating an experience that affirms and supports who you are on the deepest level. I also teach students around the world using Skype or Zoom.

COST: $90 / 1 HOUR OF PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

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RECORD PRODUCTION

Are you ready to make an exciting musical statement with a professionally produced audio recording? No matter what your goals are, Cathy Segal Garcia is a highly sought-after CD and demo producer who has access to all the best musicians, writers, engineers, and recording studios in the greater Los Angeles area.

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I had the joy of working with Cathy on my first CD

“I felt that as a sister vocalist, she would be able to guide me through the experience of studio recording, which is as alien to live performance as theatre is to acting in a movie. She assured me that we would make this journey together and I would have a cd I could be proud of.

During the recording process, she interfaced seamlessly with our co-producer / arranger, and the musicians to honor the spirit of the cd, as well as the genres of the individual songs. She coached me, pointing out where I was making magic, and also where I wasn’t, in such a way that didn’t ruffle my feathers. To that purpose she provided me with individual coaching tailored to my needs. During the mixing stage she listened intently and made detailed suggestions where she felt they were needed.

I love my cd because it is a reminder of the journey I took with my arranger, musicians and producers, and particularly of Cathy, who guided me to the finish line."

MAYITA DINOS
Los Angeles, California

Support the Noontime Hang!

For the past two years, every day from noon to about 2:00pm I have been hosting a virtual gathering on Facebook featuring special creative guests to share a life class on music, singing, playing, making CDs, and life philosophies. Please consider supporting The Noontime Hang by purchasing one of my favorite positive affirmation stickers below.