True Voice

Master your Voice
Own the Stage

True Voice is a comprehensive three-month 1:1 advanced singing and artist development program designed to hone your singing abilities and elevate your professional success.

With a proven track record of helping hundreds of musicians to achieve their potential for over 20 years and with 30 years of professional performance experience, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Together, let's make your dreams a reality.

CREATOR OF TRUE VOICE

HI! I'M ALARKE

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ME PERFORMING WITH OR FEATURED BY:

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in 3 months we'll develop your 

The capstone of True Voice is a professionally recorded video featuring three contrasting songs. This polished video will highlight your vocal versatility and artistry, making it an essential tool for:

  • Booking gigs
  • Crafting a showreel
  • Audition submissions
  • Social media promotion

What you'll receive:
  • Videographer contract template: A ready-to-use template for professional agreements
  • Fee negotiation guidance: Tips and strategies for negotiating videographer fees
  • Technical setup advice: Best practices for setting up your recording environment
  • Communication tips: Effective ways to communicate with your videographer

What’s expected of you:
  • Song selection: Choose three contrasting songs that showcase your range and style
  • Video production: Arrange for a professional recording of your performances
  • Preparation: Utilize the provided resources to ensure a high-quality video

Your responsibility will be to arrange and pay for video production.

PRESS KIT VIDEO

FINAL PROJECT

Perform in a live event, testing out new material and showcasing your refined singing and performance skills in front of an audience.

Together, we'll work on:

  • Preparation
  • Set list planning
  • Rehearsal strategies
  • Stage presence and banter
  • Sound check preparation
  • Wardrobe and presentation
  • Stress management
  • Performance analysis

Your responsibility will be to find the best live performance opportunities that match your goals and style and arrange the performance.


LIVE PERFORMANCE

INITIAL PROJECT

 We'll create two key performance projects.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Best new artist, Grand Prize, 1st Place, finalist placements and honorable mentions in the USA Songwriting Competition, 2019 Song of the Year Song & Lyric Writing Competition, and 2019 International Songwriting Competition!"

- Lee A.

"I'm PROUD TO SAY THAT
MY SONGS WON

who is focused on the individual needs and goals of her students. She's diligent about using creative techniques to bring out the best in my voice. Through the time we worked together I competed in the Apollo Theater's Making A Star Competition and I won!"

- Anastia Léyon

"ALARKE IS AN INCREDIBLY GIFTED TEACHER

When I went to Alarke, I was completely lost and confused.
I didn’t know how to make myself into the artist that I wanted to be. I'm now able
to create the sound and vibe that I want. Alarke will help you in a way that is invaluable. She is worth every penny."

- Cleo 

"change your life. invest in yourself.

TRUE VOICE

INSIDE

Develop your voice with expert coaching over 12 weekly 50-minute 1:1 Zoom sessions, tailored to your needs and goals, providing individualized instruction, constructive feedback, and support to refine your vocal technique, performance aptitude, and grow your potential.

12 PRIVATE SESSIONS

Voice note support: Access guidance between sessions for questions, clarifications, and additional guidance.

Pre-program goal setting: Assignments to clarify objectives and prepare for the program.

Weekly deliverables: Syllabus with weekly deliverables for accountability, including singing assignments targeting specific techniques and applying them to songs from the artist's repertoire.

Practice log: Keep track of your practice sessions and improvements with the SupremeSound.Life Notion practice log.

ACCOUNTABILITY

In-depth video lessons, each 5-20 minutes. Dive deep into engaging instructional videos, from foundational exercises to advanced performance techniques.

22 TRAINING VIDEOS

Detailed workbooks to guide your practice and progress containing warm-ups, exercises, resources, practice plans, and weekly assignments. A treasure trove of resources including goal-setting, audience identification, repertoire development, artist development, crafting your A-list calendar, developing your practice log, and a wealth of insider insights. 

Explore your favorite singers' styles, uncover your own unique style, and expand your vocal palette and artistry. Develop your emotional connection in your delivery through technical and artistic tools. Hone the art of improvisation. 

Master your stage banter, audience connection, mic technique, sound check preparation, set list refinement, performance visualization, goal reviewing, and practice routines.

4 TRUE VOICE WORKBOOKS

Expand your range, protect your voice, and build confidence.

Whether you’re at home, warming up before a performance, or in the studio, use these 8 downloadable MP3s that are perfect for daily vocal training.

GUIDED VOCAL EXERCISES

Clarify your core values, establish your unique voice as an artist, and create a cohesive brand that resonates with your audience. Through guided exercises and insightful prompts, you'll develop a strong, authentic brand foundation that sets you apart in the music industry.

BRAND PILLARS BLUEPRINT

Access a suite of trainings in singing, songwriting, music production, music business, marketing, sync licensing, networking, time management for artists, mindset, and more.

SUPREMESOUND TOOLBOX

Reflect on your artistic journey, set meaningful goals, and overcome obstacles. Gain deeper insights into your artistry, refine your vision, and stay motivated.

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROMPTS

These carefully crafted sessions are designed to help you relax, focus, and connect with your inner creativity. By incorporating mindfulness and visualization techniques, these meditations will aid in reducing performance anxiety, boosting confidence, and fostering a deeper emotional connection to your music. Transform your mindset and elevate your artistry with these powerful meditative practices.

MEDITATIONS

Piano or keyboard: Essential for practicing vocal technique, melodies, vocal ornaments, and song memorization.

'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron: Companion course to the program. Weekly readings and exercises from the book will be integrated into our work to enhance creativity and artistic development.

Perfect Pitch app (or similar): An essential tool for ear training and pitch accuracy, which will be used throughout the program to refine your vocal skills.

Metronome app (or similar): Ensure precise timing, develop a strong sense of rhythm, and enhance your overall musicality.

Streaks app: Streaks is the to-do list that helps you form good habits.

These materials are not included in the price of the program.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

HONE YOUR CRAFT
AND INNER DRIVE

  • Developing your vision
  • Creative development
  • Artistic branding
  • Industry knowledge
  • Practice routines
  • Vocal self-care
  • Vocal health
  • Planning & filming a performance video for a press kit

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT

  • Song interpretation
  • Repertoire development
  • Style analysis
  • Musicality
  • Vocal stamina
  • Improvisation skills
  • Envisioning your performance
  • Microphone technique
  • Dynamic control
  • Performance anxiety
  • Stage banter
  • Audience engagement
  • Live performance preparation
  • Acoustic awareness
  • Mindfulness & focus
  • Rehearsal techniques
  • Stage movement
  • Vocal projection
  • Performance logistics
  • Onstage communication

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

  • Breath support
  • Breath management
  • Vocal warm-ups
  • Chest voice
  • Mixed voice
  • Head voice
  • The break/passaggio
  • Onsets & releases
  • Phonation
  • Resonance
  • Weight & articulation
  • Vowels & consonants
  • High notes
  • Register flips
  • Belting techniques
  • Vocal ornaments
  • Scooping & sliding
  • Anticipation
  • Vocal flexibility
  • Articulation
  • Timing
  • Ear training
  • Sight singing
  • Physical conditioning
  • Alexander technique

VOCAL TECHNIQUE

VOCAL 
TECHNIQUE

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

“MY TECHNIQUE HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED UNDER HER EXPERTISE AND I FEEL COMMITTED TO CONTINUING TO PUSH MYSELF OUTSIDE MY COMFORT ZONE.”

- Caroline C.

"This reinforced how much of a powerful strategy visualization can be coupled with great mentoring, perseverance, dedication, and a good support system."

- Gaayathri P.

“Mary helped me unleash a whole other level of power, control, and clarity in my voice in a matter of 90 minutes, which were as productive as they were fun.”

- Casey C.

“Looking back at the recordings it's really cool to see the progress I have made. Thanks to you I sound clear, in control of my voice and can easily reach the high notes.”

- Tessa F.

True Voice is not suited for those who are just starting their singing journey and have little to no experience with vocal lessons or performances.

NOT FOR

WHO IT'S

Emerging and professional artists: Those refining their skills to elevate their performance.

Intermediate and advanced singers: Artists with vocal lesson or performance experience.

Returning performers: Singers ready to return to the stage after a hiatus.

FOR

WHO IT'S

ARTIST

TESTIMONIALS

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ALARKE'S STORY

Hi! I'm Alarke, also known as Mary Alouette. 

As an artist, I'm honored to have performed at the Rainbow Room, the Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall, to name a few.

My music has brought me to perform, record, and collaborate internationally in electronic music, pop, opera, and Gypsy jazz with world-class musicians from New York City and Los Angeles to Canada, Mexico, Cuba, France, England, Greece, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.

Teaching others is my passion. I love helping others break through barriers to create what they've only dreamed of, and I can't wait to work together.

EXPERIENCED 
ARTIST & MENTOR

TESTIMONIALS

ARTIST

LEE A.

CLEO

MICHELLE C.

BROOKIE T.

BRIA MELENDEZ

FAQ

Book a call or email our team at hello@supremesound.life.

I have a question that's not addressed here!

I believe in the value of my offer. If you do the work, you will get results. There is no refund for the program.

What’s your refund policy?

Life happens! If you need to reschedule, contact us within 24 hours, otherwise the session will be marked. You have 4 months to use your sessions.

What if I have to miss a session?

The 50-minute 1:1 coaching sessions are conducted over Zoom, with an option for in-person sessions at an additional fee. Please warm up vocally and have access to a piano or keyboard. Sessions typically focus on technique for the first half and repertoire and other topics for the second half. Recording and reviewing your Zoom sessions is encouraged for the best results.

How are the 1:1 sessions structured?



Sessions are typically scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12pm PST / 3pm EST to 6pm PST / 9pm EST.

When are 1:1 sessions scheduled?

Choose your own adventure! Continue your journey with SupremeSound.Life with songwriting through the Signature Sound program, vocal recording through the Topliner program, a monthly 1:1 Tune Up session, and/or music production for your EP or singles.

What happens after True Voice?

No. True Voice is centered around live performance. To develop your songwriting, ask about our program called Signature Sound. For recording, ask about our vocal recording and production program.

Does True Voice help with songwriting and recording?

Yes, if you'd like. We can also work on materials of your choosing, including originals.

Will I get personalized song recommendations?

The program is genre-agnostic.  It covers a wide range of musical styles and helps you find the one that best suits your voice and personality.

What genres does True Voice cover?

Yes, you’ll retain access to the online resources even after completing True Voice.

Will I have access to the materials after the program ends?

BRIA M.

It’s given me inspiration and I’ve gotten so much more confidence for my musical journey and inspired me to reach out to collaborate with other people. I love it!”

HEIDI C.

Alarke is an incredible coach with a wealth of knowledge and excellent vocal tips and tricks that can be used immediately. She offers TONS of great information and support for her vocalists.

CAROLINE C.

My technique has significantly improved under her expertise and I feel committed to continuing to push myself out of my comfort zone.

CASEY C.

Alarke helped me unleash a whole other level of power, control, and clarity in my voice in a matter of 90 minutes, which were as productive as they were fun.

CATHY FINK

GRAMMY WINNER

Alarke has all the best qualities- original songwriting, respectful nods to traditional sounds and effervescent stage presence.

Laura Escudé

Electronic Creatives

I've worked with Alarke in multiple instances through my Transmute programs and have found her to be a hard-working, talented and forward-thinking artist. She combines so many of her diverse experiences to create a compelling and unique package as a music coach. Her sincerity and character are also unparalleled in this industry. I highly recommend Alarke as someone who can really help you take your work to the next level.

LEE A.

WINNER OF:
USA Songwriting Competition - BEST NEW ARTIST,Grand Prize, 1st place, finalist placements and honorable mentions
2019 Song of the Year Song & Lyric Writing Competition, 2019 Song of the Year Song & Lyric Writing Competition, and 2019 International Songwriting Competition

BROOKIE T.

It was so amazing how she was really in my corner. She really taught me how to self advocate. She's taught me how to get things done, how to get a handle on what to do. She's also taught me how to make a song a hit, which is awesome because then we can really get people grooving and even make some money. I'm just really thankful and really grateful to Alarke. 

MICHELLE C.

I've never worked with a vocal coach before that was able to specifically give me all of that. It truly just changed the whole experience for me. I feel so much more confident in my singing after working with her. So I just want to say, thank you, Alarke. Going forward I know I have the tools I need to succeed. Before, it was, “I hope I can complete my album and release it one day.” Now, I know I will release my album and I'm so much more confident than I was before. I truly love working with you and I look forward to working with you again.

JILL A.

I met Alarke during a time when I was experiencing a major transition in my life. Music was something I had always wanted to pursue as an adult but never allowed myself the time... In just a few months with Alarke's help, I was singing confidently while playing the piano. The decision to begin lessons was a catalyst for many life-changing decisions in the months to follow. It truly had a snowball effect. I've experienced a shift in mindset and am learning to trust and listen to my intuition and my heart. I've gone from thinking about life in black and white, to a life full of vibrant possibilities.

SOPHIE KATE

Completely revolutionized the way I approach songwriting and inspired a lot of creativity in me.

 Ximena L.

My lessons with Alarke were full of personal growth for me. I overcame some limiting beliefs that I had about my singing and now I can really see an improvement in my technique, theoretical knowledge, and in the way I express my music.

MICHELLE W.

In a few months I have gone from absolutely zilch experience in music, to preparing to sing in a NYC jazz club, reading sheet music, and being able to play intermediate piano pieces. My sessions with her are energizing and fun. I come out of each lesson feeling brighter 
and more confident
of my musical ability.

TAYLOR

Alarke got me to loosen up and not take myself so seriously. It did wonders for my voice and confidence.

GININE

This was full of golden nuggets and beyond my expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

As somebody with performance experience, I took weekly voice lessons with Alarke for both custom feedback on my unique style and for the general voice training that I'd never had. Each lesson was rigorous: no cakewalk, she expected me to steadily move forward and improve, which I did.

Looking back at the recordings it’s really cool to see the progress I’ve made. Thanks to you I sound clear, in control of my voice and can easily reach the high notes. Thank you for the great lessons!

I started training with Alarke about a year ago to get my voice back in shape. After my first lesson with her, I felt so happy and inspired. Her positive and passionate energy is so powerful. I learned so much after only one lesson, and as we continue, my voice keeps getting stronger and my range is expanding. Recently, she coached me through a few pieces I had to prepare for an audition. She helped me stay disciplined and positive. With her help, I totally nailed it. I sincerely appreciate her enthusiasm and vibrant spirit along with her support and encouragement. Alarke's an all around unique, talented and genuine person that I'm lucky to have stumbled upon.

JUSTIN H.

I went through 4 voice teachers here in NYC before settling on Alarke - been taking vocal training with her for about a year and half now and it's been worth every penny. Alarke is an excellent communicator, with a great sense for analogies and concrete descriptions for abstract concepts (esp. crucial for things like singing). She's a gifted vocalist, having been classically trained with an opera and jazz background, but more than that - she has the ability to enhance someone else's sense of style and natural voice. She is of course also an amazing human all around, with a great attitude, style, and general "lust for life." I highly recommend Alarke as a vocal coach.

Barry O.

I’m a singer songwriter who came to Alarke as I was working on an album and preparing to do some live gigs and it really made a big difference. I feel that Alarke really “got” my music and what I was trying to say. That was key for me – not to change was I was doing but to make it work better to communicate my material. I can truly say I use everything I got from Alarke in those sessions – good warm-ups, a more relaxed singing approach and a better connection between my vocal production and the words of my songs.

TED C.

ARTIST, 3+ YRS

I am so thrilled to be studying with Alarke, as her musical ear, performance technique tips and visual cueing are simply superb. As a voice student who has had considerable instruction in the past, I have begun to address some of the performance and production questions that have lingered in my past for many years. Alarke truly excels at her ability to use visualization techniques to inform on where vocal placements are most effectively produced in the head to aid the studying singer to effectively render correct placement and utilize one's vocal space more effectively. She also excels at being able to hear slight differences in vocal energy and knowing when the support inside the body has relaxed a tad too much. Finally, I am learning techniques to modulate my sound and more effectively vary my vocal production and color. BRAVO ALARKE!

JOHNNY G.

I really very much appreciate Alarke's lessons. She not only makes the most of where I am musically and with my busy schedule, she always finds a slice of exactly what I need, a piece of what's usefully available. There is something about her ability to hear what I am doing, maybe to even hear merely what I intend, and boiling it down to workable and usable elements. In that way Alarke just amazes with her gifts and talents and good nature. So if I don't thank and recognize her enough, let me do it now. Thanks!

KURT C.

TESSA F.

LAURA B.

ERIN F.

Alarke has been an excellent voice coach! She is very supportive, patient and enjoyable to learn from. Not only has she taught me about the technical aspects of voice, but she has exceeded way beyond that. Alarke has helped me with singing and music in a more experiential way. She has provided me with her expertise on lyrical writing as well as performing. I continue to learn and understand my strengths and weaknesses vocally alongside Alarke and she is ready and willing to take on every challenge along the way. She has helped me gain the skills and confidence to use my own tools and start creating my own music! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in taking voice lessons!

MIC RAGYUN

I began taking lessons with Alarke after I heard her sing. Besides having a terrific voice I really love how effortless she makes singing look. She's been helping me connect the dots and I appreciate her method. She works with me to build my voice and doesn't push a style or direction. Her descriptions give me directions on what to think and how to feel when I sing. I look forward to the coming months!

ANDREW R.

An excellent experience. It's hard to describe the enjoyment and progress I enjoyed with Alarke. She is such a thoroughly engaged and skilled teacher. In my first lesson I felt like I improved exponentially, and every lesson thereafter has left me significantly improved. Aside from the improvement in quality, Alarke's teaching and personal style also gave me a massive boost in confidence - I had taken singing lessons more on a whim as something to try, but Alarke allowed me to see that I have a voice and can develop it. I am continuing lessons and hope to always improve. I really can't recommend Alarke's lessons enough - and she is a lovely person to know, very funny and creative with her teaching and extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of music. What a great experience!”

LUCAS M.

I had a great time studying with Alarke. I always felt I had walked out of a lesson a step closer to my goals and put in the right direction. I found she had good knowledge of her tools and how to apply them to whatever it was that I was up against.

I wrote songs as a hobby when I was in my late teens and early 20s. I came back to it much later on with Alarke's help. The list goes on in terms of what she’s able to bring to the table with her mentorship and instruction. It’s been an incredible experience. Every day we’re learning something new, it’s relaxed, there’s a tremendous amount of support, it’s a very positive environment... Just listening to the songs come to life has just been absolutely inspirational.

Alarke is an incredibly gifted teacher who is focused on the individual needs and goals of her students. She was diligent about using creative techniques to bring out the best in my voice.
Through the time we worked together I competed in the Apollo Theatre’s Making a Star Competition and I won!

WINNER OF:Apollo Theater's 
Making A Star Competition

Anastia Léyon 

This is true artist development. I wish I had this five years ago. This is amazing. It's the music. It's the voice. It's lyric writing. It's thinking about melodies. It's changing your brain a little bit so you can see more of what's going on. It's you being able to see yourself outside of yourself. It’s marketing. It's all of these things.

CLEO

JOHN J.

I came to Alarke as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who wanted help with singing/vocals. A few things were apparent from the beginning: she is a creative, patient, yet demanding teacher with a razor-sharp ear and an endless bag of similes, metaphors, and visual and mental techniques to get across the point she's trying to explain (which is all aimed at coaxing the best out of you in each lesson). I've had many music teachers over the years, and it is rare to find one who combines vast knowledge of music theory and the fundamentals/techniques of their particular instrument with the ability to translate and teach all of this effectively. Alarke is exactly this type of teacher. I also appreciate that her passion and enthusiasm for music and creativity practically oozes out of her pores, and in the year+ that we've been working together she's challenged me to not only improve my vocals but develop my songwriting skills using Logic. I recommend Alarke without qualification to anyone from the casual singer/strummer to the advanced musician or studio geek who wants to up their game to the next level.

FROM THE OUTSIDE, IT MAY LOOK LIKE I'VE BEEN ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES.

The truth is that I've been told NO over and over again. I've faced rejection countless times. I simply decided to take a leap of faith and go after what I desired. Things always have a way of working out and what's on the other side is beyond anything I could imagine.

Once you shift through that fear and commit to showing up for yourself, your life will become fun and inspiring—what you've always dreamed of living.

OR, YOU CAN CHOOSE TO GO BACK TO LIFE AS USUAL.

You'll continue to struggle every day and watch your dreams pass you by. You'll wonder why your efforts aren't creating results.

NOW is your moment to…

Dream big. Choose yourself. Choose your passion.

Act courageously. Begin.