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She brings a wealth of experience to this 4-Part Singing Intensive to help you learn a healthy, effective, expressive technique and explore your true artistry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass meets\u003cstrong\u003e Saturdays, 2-4pm Pacific, next session TBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efull videos, handouts, and audio exercises available on-demand to train daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBorn and raised in Los Angeles, Katie grew up at the knee of arguably the most distinguished and successful voice teacher in the business, her father Seth Riggs. 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No \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter your experience level, this class is sure to build upon and or\/ enhance your vocal technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2-hour class will delve deep into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour understanding of topics such as; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echest voice, head voice, mixed voice, vibrato and any questions you have about voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will discuss the bridging process and start to grasp what it takes to build sustainable range. Learn how, why and what to practice to dramatically increase your range or recover lost parts of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will talk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evowels, consonants, and vowel modifications. I will discuss the do’s and don’ts for vocal health. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of these elements together encompass the rules of the technical and physical aspect of singing.\u003c\/strong\u003e You must \u003cstrong\u003elearn the rules before you break them\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must do this to protect your instrument from exhaustion and fatigue—now and for the long haul of your singing career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: WARM-UPS + BREATH WORK CONT. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2-hour class expands on Part 1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand includes hands-on group participation. I will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou how to navigate that “break” or “yell” that may be happening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein your voice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen you move from your low to high register. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteach you how to navigate your chest voice with stability and then how to smoothly access and strengthen your middle register. The objective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor this class is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor your voice to operate as one clean connected sound from bot- tom to top— without the quality changing at all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will give pitch and vibrato building exercises. These specific scales will allow you to control your vibrato so that it feels free and consistent. And if you don’t have vibrato I’ll teach you how to get it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will also tackle common singer concerns, such as; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreathe? Where am I sup- pose to breathe from? What should my posture be? What is breath support and how do I properly use it when singing and doing my vocal warm-ups? How do I sustain a long note or phrase on one breath without losing quality or pitch? I will be answering all of these questions and giving you breathe exercises that will support and protect your voice. You need a conscious connection to your breath when you’re singing. In this class we will do just that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether we will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearn and practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercises so that you can leave this class with a vocal warm up you can get started on working with every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: SONG APPLICATION WORK + RIFFS \u0026amp; RUNS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003el\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eet’s sing! Once you have a better understanding about the mechanics of singing, I will teach you how to access that same strength, quality and flexibility into our actual singing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime and time again there has been a disconnect between being able \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto successfully warm up and then applying that same technique into actual songs. But in this class you will learn how to master exactly that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you commonly ask yourself; How come you can reach certain notes in scales but you can’t feel as free as you do when you open up to sing? Then this class is for you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will teach you here, how to sing what you sing with your scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour scales need to transmit that same connection into your songs. I will show you how to do just that. We don’t want to have to think about how we will sing each note, and passage of a song. 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This is a safe space to bring that verse, chorus or bridge that’s giving you any grief. If you don’t want to sing you don’t have to, but it’s strongly encouraged. We can learn here on our feet by experiencing it in real time. Choose your song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand let’s sing! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo one comes out of the womb riffing and running. We learn them. If you want to learn how to add riffs to your melodies or covers this is the class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe good news is you can learn how to riff and run. The bad news is that IT TAKES time, practice and patience. In this class we will be doing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof call and respond riffs and runs, and dissecting some of pops greatest hits. We will break down vocal runs --some easier and some more advanced. 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Training her own voice since she was seven years old and working side-by-side with her father earned Katie a lifetime of training.  It’s given her extraordinary vocal insight, extensive knowledge and instincts second to none.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKatie teaches develops and unfolds the voices of everyday singers as well as the industry’s finest. Some of her star clientele include:  \u003cstrong\u003eDua Lipa, Vampire Weekend, Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne, Saweetie, Midland, Madison Beer,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRashida Jones, 070 Shake, Amber Riley, Leslie Grace, Brittney Spencer, Chvrches, Tiffany Hadish\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a host of up and comers including Songwriting School singers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat attracts many students to Katie is her ability to sing. She sings the technique she teaches and demonstrates exactly how to apply it. It’s this particular skill that gives Katie a unique advantage over most vocal teachers. It allows her to teach others quickly, effectively, with clarity, with authority and a tremendous amount of support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKatie’s goal for every lesson and event is to establish great vocal technique so that her students feel free in their instrument to fully express what’s in their heart. The joy of singing is in the freedom and flexibility of your gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIGUEL MANZO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMiguel Manzo \u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas been named The \u003c\/span\u003eWizard of the Voice for his ability to detect and correct vocal problems. Some timeline points in his professional bio:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe became the First Mexican vocal instructor certified by Seth Riggs\u003c\/b\u003e to teach the revolutionary technique \u003cb\u003eSpeech Level Singing™\u003c\/b\u003e (SLS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe was a pioneer of this technique in \u003cb\u003eSpain\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eArgentina\u003c\/b\u003e and in his native country, \u003cb\u003eMexico\u003c\/b\u003e, becoming an international reference and being able to work with the best vocal and artistic coaches from all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter 11 years of training in SLS and the highest level achieved within the certification program in Europe and America, Miguel then joins the \u003cb\u003eInstitute for Vocal Advancement®\u003c\/b\u003e (IVA) as a Mentor Teacher (maximum degree).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn 2021, he leaves IVA to focus on his new projects: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Platinum Voice Summit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel-Up: Master Your Mix, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ethis last one\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003etogether with the wonderful vocal coach from Los Angeles, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Riggs. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThey have started the project \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel-Up: Master Your Mix \u003c\/b\u003ewith the end in mind to bring together the vocal mechanics from the \u003c\/span\u003escience, anatomic and practical approach to help the singers develop their voices in a more understandable and faster way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMiguel has worked as a vocal coach on different TV singing shows in two different continents and few countries and with different major artists and amateur singers passionate about singing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMiguel has studied at well recognized institutions, such as the prestigious \u003cb\u003eBerklee College of Music\u003c\/b\u003e in Boston and \u003cb\u003eVocaltech\u003c\/b\u003e in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDue to his vast knowledge and experience in the area of vocal pedagogy, he has the most precise and effective tools to provide singers with effective solutions that will develop their potential to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Songwriting School of Los Angeles","offers":[{"title":"On-Demand (fully replay \u0026 bonus materials on-demand)","offer_id":40099244638275,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/6900\/products\/SingtheHighNotesKatieRiggsMiguelManzoSongwritingSchoolEvent10-22-22_fa2a3fa9-e389-4bf7-925f-7d6acb3a22e0.png?v=1674252039"},{"product_id":"the-voice-lab-with-bob-garrett-vocal-technique-performance-in-person-or-online","title":"THE VOICE LAB with Bob Garrett - Vocal Technique \u0026 Performance - SUMMER 2026 TUESDAYS Starting 7\/14\/26, In-Person","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFinally, a place to work on your voice in preparation for in-studio work, live gigs, touring and songwriting sessions with composers! Gain essential technique training and weekly performance coaching in this interactive class for the whole singer. \u003cem\u003e(Please note the new date because of the LA fires--thank you for your patience!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter hugely successful \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVOICE LABS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in Los Angeles, Vancouver, NYC, Australia, Tokyo and \u003cstrong\u003eBob Garrett\u003c\/strong\u003e’s work with, Katy Perry, Channing Tatum, Jessica Lange, Drew Barrymore, Vanessa Hudgens, Big Time Rush, Garrett Clayton, Rebel Wilson, Alison Porter et al Bob is excited to work at The Songwriting School\u003cstrong\u003e in-person from his North Hollywood studio, at the recording studio of The Songwriting School, and live\u003c\/strong\u003e over Zoom with access to Bob for individual coaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e 7 weeks, in-person or zoom, with a final STUDIO NIGHT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Includes a night in a professional recording studio at The Songwriting School in historic Enterprise Recording Studios with vocal coaching from Bob Garrett that we will record for your use. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p11\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout The Lab:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p20\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNIQUE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBob will first cover vocal technique with exercises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003edevelop strain-\u003c\/span\u003efree vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epromote proper, effective breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpand your range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoice placement and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuild vocal stamina.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p21\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe regular\u003c\/span\u003e exercises will markedly better your voice on a daily basis, covering belt,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003ehead\/falsetto range and \u003cem\u003epassaggio\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNo more straining for high notes once you master this technique!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFORMANCE \u0026amp; REPERTOIRE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBob will work on your individual songs with notes on your songs in process,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e to prepare you to deliver confident, consistent, moving performances in any setting--in the studio, live on stage, for a TikTok or IG, for your Patreon channel, in an audition, \u003cem\u003eanywhere\u003c\/em\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p22\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eIn this class, you will... (READ BELOW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003ereceive vocal notes on recorded work so your live performances of those songs shine like\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003enever before; this can include originals or covers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003elearn many secrets on how to lessen your nerves in studio and onstage. These secrets are based on his experiences and work in all areas of the music industry and are invaluable for all of your vocal performances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003epractice how to better your riffs and runs with exercises and how to explore endless possibilities with your musical mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eWhatever genre or style of music you write and sing in, Bob will explore what works best for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003ediscover how to personalize your songs, in the moment, both in studio and at live gigs. The concept is not just to exhibit your voice but to move people with your words and music.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat element is what attracts fans who will come back to see you and listen\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto your music because they know they will be moved, again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplore how to be your vocal best to perform from Instas and Tik Toks et al, both concept and performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn and practice the secrets of Mic technique in studio and for live performances.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p22\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eBob, a veteran performer himself, will also help you with your live performance work and ensure that your image physically matches the messages of your music. It has become vital to record companies, managers, and to the public that you find or create “your lane” – a lane that is\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunique,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euniversal, and identifiable, one that matches who you are.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Bob will help you find and connect the through-line of artist, image, material, and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p24\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eNot every performance goes great! You will also learn how to technically correct your vocal performances when you are not happy with the results. This will not only help you, it will equip you with perspectives, language, and tools to enhance performances of your collaborators, bandmates, background singers, or anyone whose contribution is a part of your music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eCLASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e INCLUDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003especific coaching with Bob in a professional recording studio on the final \"studio night\" where you'll deliver two takes of a song of your choosing (original or cover) with Bob offering notes and guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eAbout BOB GARRETT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBob Garrett\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegan his career as an actor, starring on Broadway in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrease\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGodspell\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiddler on the Roof,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eet al. and later recorded for A\u0026amp;M Records, was a song staff writer for Motown, Columbia Pictures Music and Warner Brothers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHis songs have been recorded by the likes of HEART, Michael Jackson,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTina Turner,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand countless others. 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