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KYLE BRANZEL

BRANZEL

KYLE

Unleash your inner rockstar.

Singing popular music is about celebrating the centuries-old tradition of viscerally expressing the human condition through song.

Rock U investigates how to honor this rich tapestry by combining the past and present with your own personal flavor to create music that is uniquely you.

You won't find any wizardry or fancy tricks here. Classes are chock full of actionable, repeatable skills that build on the musical theatre training you already have.

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

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BRING ROCK U TO U

All offerings are available both online and in-person at your school or organization.

VOCALS

Dissect the sounds of iconic recording artists, discover how they sing, experiment with the many different colors of your unique rockstar voice, and get down to the nitty of what it means to be gritty.

MOVEMENT

Analyze the art of rocking out, learn how to turn feeling into physical gesture, explore the infinite potential of your one-of-a-kind rockstar body from head to toe, and get your groove on.

PLAYGROUND

Get messy in a safe space where you can try on your rockstar, perform songs with personalized feedback, and engage in vocal and movement exercises designed to rock your creativity.

AVAILABLE FORMATS

LECTURE

Interactive presentation
Q&A

INTENSIVE

Multi-day lecture series
Q&As
Student work sessions

WORKSHOP

Interactive presentation
Q&A
Student work sessions

CUSTOM

Personalized solutions just for you

SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS

Follow Rock U for hand-curated playlists packed with songs in every style and decade.

ROCKSTAR TESTIMONY

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IVORY McKAY

I have always been apprehensive about singing pop/rock music... Since taking Kyle’s classes I’ve learned it CAN BE TAUGHT and all are welcome to play in the pop/rock sandbox.

REBBEKAH VEGA-ROMERO

REBBEKAH VEGA-ROMERO

As a classically trained soprano, the clarity of structure that Kyle provides helped me incorporate true rock sounds and moves into my work in a way that continues to enhance my authenticity.

KELSEY ANDRES

Rock U is a class that is unlike anything that I’ve experienced and witnessed in our industry. It should truly be a requirement of any training programs.

EUNICE BAE

With Kyle's Rock U courses, I was able to clearly identify the vast myriad of tools I've always had in my belt and never fully realized. I can now pick and choose how and when I utilize those tools to a much greater effect.

XAVIER McKINNON

XAVIER McKINNON

He really knows music... Nothing short of a pleasure working with someone this talented and someone who is as invested in you as you are.

ALLY BONINO

Perhaps what is so extraordinary about Kyle is his teaching style... Kyle runs the class in such a way that the new information is not only approachable, but is easy to follow and, in turn, master. His musical knowledge is also BEYOND.

BROOKE SINGER

Kyle has brought so much out of my voice that I didn’t know it was capable of... After working with Kyle, I now feel capable of singing any genre of music.

DONOVAN LOCKETT

DONOVAN LOCKETT

I love that the class had not only a theory component, but a performance one as well. The weekly partner exercises gave me a sense of accountability and made it easy for me to track my progress over the course of the class.

MELODY HOLLIS

He not only gave me incredible tips, tricks, and tools, but also the confidence that I’m capable of doing anything in the pop/rock world.

CASSIE OKENKA

Rock U gave me the tools to be specific in material. It also gave me freedom to play again, something that can be lost when trying to do something “right”.

ANDREW KOTZEN

As someone who doesn't always feel comfortable singing pop/rock material, with the help of Kyle's Rock U, I was able to channel my inner rock star!

KYLE BRANZEL

believes everyone deserves to express themselves with confidence and pride. Currently expressing himself as a director, acting teacher, vocal coach, and pianist, Kyle's holistic and practical approach is borne from a 360-degree view of the theatre and music industries. He aims to provide a safe, risk-loving space for people to explore their unique artistry, push their creativity to the limit, and develop a rock solid technique.