Here at the Vocal Corner Store, we don’t just teach great technique. We transform the artist! We believe great artistry comes from the artist discovering, embracing, and sharing their true creative voice from the inside out. At the same time, we document and showcase the artist’s transformation for the world to witness. This journey begins when artists desire a deeper, more meaningful expression of their authentic gifts.
Nick’s artist development studio consists of some of today’s largest influencers in the music and online community. Ranging from the largest stars, to social media personalities, to those just starting their artistic journey, Nick works with any student willing to put in the hard work and effort to maximize their gift.
Vocal Corner Store clients include: Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Jason DeRulo, Martina McBride, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Zendaya, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Latoya Luckett, Mel B, Israel Houghton, Mary Mary, Terrence Howard, David Douchvny, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Harold Perrineau, Lewis Hamilton, Laila Ali, Natalie La Rose, Bella Thorne, Debby Ryan, Dylan & Cole Sprouse, David Archuleta, Taylor Lautner, Ricky Dillon, Trevor Moran, Alyson Stoner, Pia Mia, Ryan Beatty, Summer Reign, Kristina Bazan, Rain, and Halle & Chloe Bailey.
Regardless of a musician’s previous experience, guitar lessons will give performers a basic understanding of self accompaniment and allow musicians to feel comfortable bringing a guitar with them for their performances.
Teachers
Greg Poreé (Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Dancing With the Stars)
Eric Gustafun (The Howling Diablos, Finest Hour)
Dru Ducaro (Miguel, Nico & Vinz)
Piano Lessons
Sitting at the piano will develop general skills as a musician & overall understanding of more complex harmonies within an arrangement. Learning the piano will better a student’s overall musicianship, and basic keyboarding skills for performances.
Teachers
Herman Jackson (Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, American Idol)
Kenneth Crouch (The Temptations, Toni Braxton, Lenny Kravitz, Earth Wind & Fire)
Drum Lessons
Drum proficiency will drill an inherent sense of rhythm and timing into a musician. Learning the play the drums is a valuable skill for any musician, and our teachers have worked a lot of the best in the industry.
Teachers
Felix Palmer (Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken, Jessica Simpson)
The Vocal Corner Store has an artist development program that can build a curriculum around what you want to learn and which skills you are looking to develop. From instrumental lessons to choreography, from audition technique to songwriting, our system will develop your complete artist development overhaul.
Throughout his experience as a businessman, Nick Cooper has learned what sells in the entertainment industry. The combination of his vocal and business knowledge will bring out the most unique and marketable skills in an artist. Nick’s vocal sessions bring out your best artistry. For those either on tour or living outside of the Los Angeles area, Nick also works with voice clients via Skype.
By bringing in some of the industry’s top choreographers, musicians will learn fitting, appropriate movements and dance routines to accentuate their image and their sound. Working with a variety of stars, our choreographers are ready to work with students of varying experience levels. Our in-house dance studio has been used as a filming location for Dancing With the Stars for the past three seasons.
Instructors:
Travis Payne (Michael Jackson, Usher, Beyonce, Madonna)
Kristin Denehy (Taylor Swift, *NSYNC, Pentatonix)
Junior & Emily Alabi (Justin Timberlake, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent)
Sienna Lyons (Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Cher, Flo Rida)
Antonio Hudnell (NeYo, Justin Bieber, Missy Elliot, Spice Girls)
Begin to leave your mark on the industry with your very own music. Our songwriters sessions will pair you with decorated songwriters in today’s industry to create songs to call your own.
Available Songwriters:
Andre Merritt
Disturbia (Rihanna)
Forever (Chris Brown)
Forever and a Day (Kelly Rowland)
Lauren Evans
One Step At A Time (Jordin Sparks)
No Man, No Cry (Kelly Rowland)
Breathless (Vanessa Williams)
Fingerprint (Charice)
Tiffany Fred
Replay (Zendaya)
Invisible (Jennifer Hudson) **Won 2009 Grammy for Best R&B Album
Pick Up The Pieces (Jason DeRulo)
The Vocal Corner Store assists with finding clients the most efficient and effective way to break into the entertainment industry. Our team will evaluate your aspirations and put together a plan of attack from a creative and business perspective.
Creative Direction: Creatively determining portrayal, song choice, and overall image that best fits the artist
Establishing The Story: Putting the pieces together to creating an engaging life story to compliment their artistry
Artist Branding: Leveraging contacts for potential corporate sponsorships based on artist personal connection.
Audience Identifying: Researching the market and audience reaction to determine where the artist’s sound lives
Style: Exposing the artist to fashion moguls to enhance their style. Stylists include Karl Kani & Android Homme
Plan Of Attack: Placing and closely following timelines for each area of improvement and execution
Having worked in the television industry for many years, Nick knows how to work with actors and musicians to bring out their best for the camera. He has worked as a vocal consultant on FOX’s American Idol, and was a judge on E!’s Opening Act.He is also very knowledgable in the Chinese media market, having been the first American creative director for Hunan TV’s Up Junior. His clientele have been placed on every network including shows such as American Idol, The Voice, X-Factor, America’s Got Talent, The Sing-Off, and Opening Act. Whether a musical or acting role, the Vocal Corner Store will instill the confidence and skill set to land any part.
Past clients include: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Terrance Howard, David Duchovny, Madeline Zima, Kat Gram, Jessica Louns, Alyson Stoner, Debbie Ryan, Taylor Lautner, Dylan & Cole Sprouse
The Vocal Corner Store’s in-house recording studio is constantly producing music hitting the top of the charts for the industry’s top artists. Our production team is available to help bring your musical vision to fruition.
Credits include:
Ricky Dillon – RPD
Full Production and Writing on ‘Ignite’, ‘Live It Up’, ‘Never Ending Runs’, & ‘Stars’.
Peaked at #5 on the overall and #3 on the pop iTunes charts.
Nicki Minaj – The Pinkprint
Vocal Production on “I Lied”
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Vocal Production on “Marilyn & Monroe” & “Beautiful Sinner”
As an all encompassing digital agency, the Vocal Corner Store provides clients with all the necessary tools to put out content that shows off an artist’s talent. With multiple locations within the space and an in-house edit bay, the Vocal Corner Store can oversee the entire process from preproduction to release.
The Vocal Corner Store has also hosted many TV shows and commercial shoots. A very versatile space, the office has been used by MTV, ABC, BET, Samsung, and many other brands.
Stages, Recording Studio, Dance Studio, Views of LA Skyline, Cargo Elevator, Green Room.
Call our office at 213.747.1614 to schedule a time to visit the office and to place a hold for your shoot.
Can’t make it to the Vocal Corner Store? Nick Cooper works remotely to bring his education to you!
Seminars: Nick has inspired students across the globe to work towards their dream and become the best version of themselves. Speaking at festivals such as the Deeper Conference with Israel Houghton, and the Grammy Foundation with Laila Ali, Nick is the perfect speaker to bring to any group of students. Call 213.747.1614 for more information on bringing Nick to speak with your students today.
Skype: For individual musicians not in the Los Angeles area, Nick also works with voice clients via Skype. For artists across the country or the globe, or for touring musicians looking for occasional vocal guidance, Nick is able to give sessions to anyone – regardless of their locatio