It's unusual for a singer's first performance to have an audience of over 1,000, but that was my experience. I lived in San Francisco, and my band was chosen to perform at a large outdoor concert.

There I was: my very first performance as a lead singer with 1,000 people looking on. I was scared and excited. I stood on the edge of the stage, my knees shaking, looking out at the huge audience. I wanted to be there but a big part of me wished I had never put myself in this scary position. We finished the song and much to my surprise, the audience went wild.

That success started me on my mission to become an even better singer, so I quit my day job to work with my band full-time.

With the help of some great teachers, and my experience in recording studios and on stage, I discovered The 7 Keys to Great Singing.
I've sung in many bands and written and recorded songs that have been heard on the radio. I've recorded in world-class studios and with musicians from bands including Chuck Berry, Montrose and The Who.

How did I begin coaching? Through my own efforts to improve, I discovered the techniques and tricks great singers use. I found those methods invaluable in improving my own singing, and began teaching other aspiring singers what I had learned. The results were often amazing. Many of my students went from total beginners to working professionals. I discovered that I really love teaching, and was good at it.

My method of teaching became so popular, that I started the John Ford School of Voice in San Francisco. Students achieved such a high level of success, that my school became the largest performing arts school for singers in the world.

Since then, I have scaled down. I am now teaching privately, near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. My mission is to help singers and songwriters learn the 7 Keys to Great Singing and experience the excitement of singing on stage and in recording studios.

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