Katie Riggs
Master Vocal Technique & Therapy Coach
Katie Riggs is a Los Angeles–based celebrity vocal coach and range specialist. She is trusted and highly sought after by the industry’s finest. She has been teaching voice for over twenty-six years, starting out as a teenager. Born 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, creator of Speech Level Singing. His voice training has worked for many of the world’s best singers. It’s been studied by over 200 Grammy winners including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Cher, Prince, Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Josh Groban, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Julio Iglesias, Luther Vandross, and Madonna.
Gifted her voice by her late Coloratura Soprano mother Kathleen Riggs along with 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.
Katie guides today’s performers to expand, strengthen, protect, and transform their voices for touring, recording, Broadway, film sets, and live television—while preserving each artist’s authentic sound and long-term vocal health.
Katie’s goal for every shared experience is to establish great vocal technique so that her students feel free and confident to fully express what’s in their heart. The joy of singing is in the freedom and flexibility of your gift.