The Best of Both Worlds Vocal Studio's is an innovative way to receive training in both the technical aspects and performance elements of singing. In our studio's, student's learn diaphragmatic breathing, vocal anatomy and performance training in all genre's of music. Each student's study is tailored to their specific goals. Our experience is that student's who train vocally in both technical, as well performance styling, are better rounded performers and competitors.

Sonya Yamin's Biography: Professional Voice Technique Teacher
I received my training in Vocal Performance from The University of Texas in San Antonio under the direction of Linda Poetschke. I am a private voice teacher for Reagan High School and the Network for Young Artists (www.nya.us/nya_sa.html). I am the first soprano for the internationally known classical historical musical ensemble SAVAE (www.savae.org). The group has appeared numerous times on NPR, has topped Amazon.com's best seller lists, #2 Best Album for New Yorks New Sounds Albums of the Year, The "Rannanu" track from The Ancient Echoes cd appeared in the Ridley Scott film "Kingdom of Heaven", our music has appeared in several documentaries for PBS (Discovering Dominga) including an upcoming event for BBC to be filmed in Ghana, Africa, and have an upcoming tour for Early Music Now (www.earlymusicnow.org) and a Music Tour of the Netherlands. I have won many competitions and have appeared in numerous roles in opera and musical theater projects including Maria in West Side Story and Rizzo in Grease. This year I received the honor of being selected and published in the 2007 Marquis Who's Who in America as a Music and Voice Teacher/Educator.

Alisa Claridy's Biography: Professional Voice Coach
I have been singing since Iwas 5. Professionally I started singing at the age of 14. when I graduated from William Howard Taft, San Antonio, Tx in 88' A year later I was blessed to sing on the TV show "ShowTime At The Apollo. That was the most greatest moment in my life. I am currently a 2 time Sammy Award winner. I am also San Antonio's Gimme The Mike winner 2004. I am also The San Antonio Idol winner of a local talent contest. I also won a Globe Award for best supporting actress in a musical called "Music For The Soul" Written by Michael Berlet, And Keith Wilson. I have recently finished playing the role of Effie White in a local Musical called DREAMGIRLS. I then was blessed enough to do a original musical called "DO NOT PASS ME BY" And I also was blessed to be cast as the voice of the plant in "Little SHOP OF HORROR". I am now currently finishing a play called "SCROOGES RUDE AWAKENINGS" I play the ghost of Christmas past. I try to be a blessing to others. I try and use my gifts that God has blessed me with as much as possible. I believe that you should do what makes you happy. My goal is to do the best I can in all that I do through Christ that strengthens me. To God be the glory of everything I am.

Package #1: 1 30 minute lesson/1 a week (average 4 lessons a month)
One specific voice teacher
Tuition: $94.00/month

Package #2: 1 30 minute lesson/1 a week (average 4 lessons a month)
one specific voice teacher (3 lessons)
1 30 minute lesson with other voice teacher (1 lesson)
Tuition: $100/month

Package #3: 1 30 minute lesson/1 a week (average 4 lessons a month)
two voice teachers
2 30 minute voice lessons with each teacher a month
(total of 4 lessons combined)
tuition: $120/month

Package #4: **Most popular package**
2 30 minute lessons/1 week (average 4 weeks in month)
Taught by two voice teachers each week
1 hour voice lesson each week (2 30 minute sessions combined)
tuition: $160/month

Registration fee: $60.00 paid at time of sign-up
Registration: $60.00 paid at time of sign-up and paid every term (fall & spring)

In the event of a financial hardship, financial arrangements and/or scholarships may be available. There is a financial hardship form to be filled out and submitted to one of the voice teachers to be reviewed.

Performances: Both instructors will be performing in this summer’s "Have a little faith" musical at the Josephine Theater. Watch for further details.

Workshops: "Triple Threat Workshops" are given once every two months. These workshops are 6-8 hours that are designed with vocal techniques, mock auditions in front of peers, vocal performance, dance and centered around important elements for students who are interested in competitions such as preparing for American Idol, performance jitters, working in groups, learning dance elements quickly and self esteem issues. They are fun and generally have a theme, such as "Motown", "Music of the 80's" and much more. Students who currently take with our studio get a waived registration fee. Normal cost for workshops is $60.00.

To learn more about musicians Sonya and Alisa:
Email Them to about their private lessons, classes, and performances, or phone them at:
Sonya 210 778-9138, Alisa: 210 300-6023.