Florence Riggs

Florence Riggs is a prominent voice teacher based in Los Angeles, California. Her voice teaching spans decades of facilitating singers of all levels into confident, authentic vocalists. She co-established speech connected singing alongside her former husband, legendary Seth Riggs, where they developed this groundbreaking approach together… singing rooted in the natural speaking voice. Built on the principle of un-forced, effortless vocal production, Florence’s easy vocal technique is applicable to all styles of singing, from pop and rock to musical theatre and opera.

This method prioritizes the body's innate resonance over strain or false production, becoming the focus of Florence's teaching philosophy and continues to define her work as a vocal technique teacher. Her client list reads like a who's who of the entertainment world, having guided celebrated performers from across an impressive range of disciplines and genres.

 

What sets Florence apart is the remarkable versatility of her method. Whether she is coaching a pop star navigating a demanding world tour, a rock vocalist pushing the edge of their range, a musical theater performer seeking both power and precision, or an opera singer deepening their classical foundation, her technique adapts seamlessly to the demands of each genre and each individual voice. Her teaching encompasses a truly holistic point of view. Her objective is to assist singers to maintain their vocal health as they navigate demanding and challenging vocal styles, and lengthy performances. She is equally passionate about welcoming both professional or non-professional students. For Florence Riggs, every voice is a unique representation to creatively express their innermost desire freely, naturally, and beautifully. 

 

Her voice studio is informal, warm, friendly, and welcoming, albeit professional. She is open to answering any questions about voice and technique. Florence is on referral by well known ENT/throat doctors for vocal therapy and voice renewal after damage or throat surgery.

 

Florence Riggs has a B.A. in Voice, and a Master's Degree in Voice and Opera from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC. She has performed on Broadway, in Opera, in the recording studio, and in various venues, and with Orchestras, Big Bands. She absolutely loves teaching every aspect of singing, and with that love, has also branched out into a mode of improvisational singing known as "Vocal Toning".