GOSPEL · SOUL · R&B · JAZZ

Learn voice from people who know the stage.

Explore vocal technique, phrasing, rhythm, expression and stage presence through Gospel, Soul, R&B and Jazz traditions rooted in African American music.

Meet the artists Discuss your project

Prepare for your next performance.

Recording

Prepare your voice, pitch, harmony and phrasing before a studio session.

Auditions & contests

Work on song choice, your opening phrase, microphone technique and stage presence.

Live performance

Strengthen vocals, backing parts, transitions and audience communication.

Artists, coaches & musicians

Paula Allison Johnson

Vocal coaching · Gospel · Production

Paula Allison Johnson is a vocal coach, gospel singer-songwriter and entertainment producer with experience in recording, touring and live performance. Her work connects vocal expression with the demands of the stage.

Sheryl Bridgewater

Jazz · Gospel · Music education

Sheryl Bridgewater is a vocalist, music educator and choir director with more than 20 years of international-school teaching experience. Her background includes Jazz, Gospel and R&B performance across Japan and internationally, alongside Orff and IB music education.

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Beryl Hawkins

Voice coaching · Broadcast · Narration

Beryl Hawkins brings experience in radio, television, narration and communication coaching. Her work includes broadcast voice training at Temple University Japan and coaching executives for media interviews.

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Thom Peace

Bass · Vocals · Live music

Thom Peace is a Tokyo-based bassist and vocalist whose experience spans Washington, DC and Tokyo bands. He contributes as a musician and live-music organizer, connecting artists, venues and audiences rather than serving as a vocal coach.

Develop your voice and your presence.

Indicative prices; final content, coach availability and fees are confirmed by inquiry.

Private coaching

Explore breathing, pitch, range, phrasing, microphone technique and stage performance in a session shaped around your goals.

¥12,000–18,000 / 60 min

Group workshops

Small-group sessions exploring Gospel, Soul, R&B, Jazz, harmony, rhythm and expression.

¥5,000–8,000 / person

Masterclasses

Focused learning with experienced artists and coaches for singers who want to go deeper.

¥15,000–25,000 / person

Professional voice & performance services

Executive voice

Voice, delivery and presence for presentations, public speaking and media interviews.

Recording & production

Vocal direction, backing vocals, casting and studio support for music and media projects.

Events & workshops

Explore live performance, artist development and tailored learning experiences for companies, schools and groups.

Local. Live. Friends.

Tokyo Voices brings musical experience, cultural context and practical coaching together. Thom’s BassLife outlook—Local. Live. Friends.—celebrates the venues, bands, friendships and audiences that give a music community its life.

A family connection to music

Thom’s great-uncle was singer Tommy Edwards, known for “It’s All in the Game.” This family connection is part of the musical background he brings to Tokyo Voices.

Start with what you want to achieve.

Tell us your goal, preferred timing and whether you are interested in individual coaching, a group or a professional project.

Please ask about the languages available for your session. Website translations do not indicate that every coach teaches in all four languages.

Tokyo Voices

Vocal coaching, performance and professional voice services in Tokyo.

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