W A Y S O F S O N G
Private Sessions
& Workshops
An Empathetic, Empowering Educator
Amanda offers both personal sessions and group workshops as a vocal, guitar and songwriting coach, bringing her first hand experience from over two decades as a professional musician. Built on foundational studies of human and cultural development, Amanda’s educational approach holds music as a universal human birthright, and a potent medicine for mind, body and spirit. Her attuned presence builds confidence in both children and adults, creating a warm, nurturing environment where students feel safe and empowered to explore and expand.
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What people are saying
“Amanda is attuned and attentive, interested, astute and insightful about the connection we have with our voices, and the impact of our self-relationship upon our singing. Her compassion, warmth and wisdom let me be honest and open, and helped me take risks with my voice and my thinking. Working with Amanda returned my joy of singing, and I gained great self-growth and new understandings that will continue to serve me… These allow me to bring my whole self into my singing and song leading. My gratitude is deep and wide.”
Deborah Leeds
Music Assistant, Living Room Choir | Berkeley, CA
“Amanda created a safe space for me to play with music and to explore my unique voice. To be silly and let loose. To learn how to let my heart speak through music. For years I let my anxiety keep me from singing, but not anymore. Amanda is a tender-hearted teacher and she gave me space to sing and share from my heart.”
Ashley | Mother, Singer, Songwriter
“E loves your music for good reason, and listening to your voice and your coaching was wonderful. The fact that he’s motivated to learn the song says everything. Thank you for being an important part of E’s life.”
V. | Seacliff, CA
“I feel so enlightened and connected to the gift of music. Amanda eased us in and involved us in all the songs without pressuring us. It was a wonderful experience!”
Participant in the First5 Workshop “If You Can Talk You Can Sing”| San Francisco, CARecent Client
“Amanda gave such valuable insights and ideas about my process and the way forward.”
Stewart/Desert Myth, Songwriter | Tucson, Arizona
“Thank you so much for your instruction, mentorship, and guidance… Korina was accepted to CALarts, which is a huge accomplishment… You were an integral part of getting her to where she is now and her passion for music!”
M., Proud Parent
“You have brought music and a sense of calm into our lives. I have fond memories of Zoom lessons during the beginning of the pandemic. Our home was filled with stress, yet listening to you teaching Téa and her sweet voice gave me 45 minutes of calm during those early pandemic days. I am so grateful to you for this memory.
Cynthia M., parent, Santa Cruz, CA
“Lessons with Amanda are the highlight of every week and open up a world of wonderful things for us. We are grateful.”
- A. & I. Father/daughter Guitar Students |Santa Cruz, CA