Natalie Rankin
I can head into any professional production knowing that I have all the tools I need to build a performance according to my artistry, rather than the limitations of my instrument.
What people are saying…
“I’ve been in and out of voice lessons since I was 12 years old - and my time with Natalie as a voice coach left me singing more confidently and freely than ever before. Before working with Natalie, I found it nearly impossible to bring myself to set up a singing workout routine. She made me feel safe and curious about what my voice can do - something that led to an exponential amount of growth in my abilities. Not only is she a wonderful teacher, but she is a student herself. There’s something so encouraging about working with someone as a teacher who is still working towards bettering herself as an artist and vocalist - and I think it makes her a wonderful teacher. One of my favorite things is how she acknowledges how vulnerable being a singer is - and how she empowers you to grow both as a vocalist and a person. I appreciate her grace. Through working with Natalie as a voice coach, I am a more confident, curious, and intentional artist with my voice.”
My Story
FROM SHAKY FOUNDATION TO SOLID GROUND:
Growing up in Nashville, TN, I was always surrounded by music, and singing before I could speak in full sentences.
Country and Folk artists like Trisha Yearwood, Joni Mitchell, and Bonnie Raitt shaped my early musical tastes (thanks Mom).
As a teenager, I obsessed over Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and Kelly Clarkson. Along the way, I discovered a love for performing in Musical Theatre, and I learned as I had always learned:
by mimicking.
This time, I was copying the sounds of Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, and Sutton Foster. Singing was my happy place, and I was applauded for my “natural talent” - but I had huge gaps in my abilities and understanding. I had a big “chest voice” sound, an airy “head voice” sound,
and absolutely NOTHING in between.
I always had to switch between my “two voices” to get through a song, and I felt as though I sounded like two completely different singers from phrase to phrase.
Every time I tried to make the powerful “chest voice” go higher for those big money notes, the sounds were out of control and unpredictable. I had a shaky foundation and zero information about how to strengthen it. That middle ground felt mysterious and elusive. I always knew there had to be more - there had to be some way to fill that gap and make my voice feel more reliable.
I didn’t receive any technical training until studying Musical Theatre at Texas State University, where I was introduced to One Voice.
Then, everything shifted.
Finally, here was a methodology that provided clear language and effective tools, and the understanding I had always craved. No more metaphors, no more vague concepts, and no more guessing! My “gaps” became goals, instead of dead ends. Here was a concrete way to build my skill set as a singer! Through developing my understanding of the One Voice theories and an efficient, consistent vocal practice,
so long, shaky foundation!
I now have solid ground beneath me as a singer. I am known as a consistent, confident performer. I can head into any professional production knowing that I have all the tools I need to build a performance according to my artistry, rather than the limitations of my instrument. I am passionate about guiding others to this same solid foundation and artistic freedom. I want prospective clients to know that singing can make sense!
Featured Credentials
BFA Musical Theatre - Texas State University.
Voice Faculty - The Performing Arts Project, 2023.
Certified One Voice Coach since 2018.
Professional Theatre credits include: Rent (Maureen Johnson), Macbeth (Witch), Mary Poppins (Winifred Banks), The Tempest (Gonzalo), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Yitzhak), Annie (Grace Farrell), and The Wedding Singer (Julia).
Clients include touring and recording artists, Musical Theatre performers, and actors across the US and UK. Clients accepted to top Musical Theatre programs, such as the University of Michigan, Oklahoma City University, Belmont University, and Texas State University.
Featured Specialties
Style Specialties: Musical Theatre, Folk, Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Country
Sustainable Belting
Acting the Song (Interpretation)
Range Building
Performance Setting
Auditioning Skills
Vocal Health
Healthy Vocal Production for Shakespeare, other classical acting performance, and Public Speaking (Projecting)
Breath Management
Singer Self Sufficiency Training
Break Elimination
Building Personalized Vocal Practice
Pitch Accuracy Issues
Vocal Stamina