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Sound Samples Norbert Leo Butz 
Norbert had replaced Adam Pascal in RENT when Sherie Rene Scott stepped into the role of Maureen on Broadway. He came to work with me after
watching Sherie grow stronger with each performance unlike many other cast members who kept having vocal difficulties. Norbert, in addition
to being a great singer, is a consummate actor so I’ve first chosen A MIRACLE WOULD HAPPEN from THE LAST 5 YEARS to demonstrate a
fundamental of my teaching which is "talking on pitch" and because this song makes me smile every time I hear it. The second
one is a duet with Sherie from the same show to demonstrate adding a "through line of sound" to the "talking on pitch".
Also, note in Sherie’s section how the release of air first ("allowing sound to be made" as opposed to "making sound")
let’s Sherie go from a light voicing to a full sound (she does it twice), thereby supporting the emotional content of those moments. The
final cut is from WICKED where Norbert gives a healthy full on performance which also demonstrates his Rock and Roll roots which is what first
got him hired in RENT.
 A Miracle Would Happen The Next Ten Minutes Dancing Through Life
Masha Litterscheid 
Out of the many recording artists that I’ve taught, I’ve chosen MASHA 24 Hours A Night (the name of her album). I’ve since lost touch with
her, but her album was recorded in Germany, mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London and released by a company called Paroli Records in 2002.
Her singing on this album is not only fantastic but most clearly demonstrates the use of my vocal technique
in the rock-and-roll/pop arena. The album is mainly like the cut STILL WAITING, but I’ve also included the
piano vocal version of OVER YOU NOW to show her versatility with this technique.
Still Waiting Over You Now
Steve Postel 
In digging through all of the many tapes of recording artists that I have taught through the years, I thought Steve Postell’s music showed most
clearly how this technique supports the individuality of each artist. His sound is somewhat like James Taylor, and like James
he composed, sang and played lead guitar on these cuts. He’s quite an amazing musician and although I’ve long since lost
touch with him, Irsquo;m sure he went on to have a full career using one of or all of his many talents. The song titles weren’t
even on the cassette I have but I think they are: YOU NEVER REALLY KNEW ME and I’VE GOTTA GET BACK. Enjoy!
You Never Really Knew Me I’ve Gotta Get Back
Pamela Isaacs 
Although I also coached Pamela for her Tony nominated performance in THE LIFE (and it’s her best known work), my favorites
are from an album she did of LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL. Not only does it demonstrate the technique I teach
(showing that a released voice will reflect fully the emotional content of a song) but I think shows where she lives as an
artist. I’m including the opening cut, I WONDER WHERE OUR LOVE HAS GONE and the closing cut, DEEP SONG.
I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone Deep Song
Eric Riley 
Eric Riley appeared in 3 Broadway shows: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, where he first understudied Andre De Sheilds and then replaced him,
DREAMGIRLS and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. He studied with me throughout this time and I ended up first producing his Club Act and
then a 4 song demo tape for a possible record deal. He is an enormous talent who went on to do a lot of directing and choreography
and to this day remains a good friend. I’ve picked YOU’RE THE KEY, from the 1982 song demo tape and LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL from his
Club Act. Both show that when the voice is free it is malleable to any style of singing.
You’re The Key Let The Good Times Roll
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