“… from the inexperienced joyful abandonment of childhood singing… to the terrifying experience of a damaged voice, damaged confidence and a broken spirit… to the rebirth of the incredible joy of singing… this has been my journey.” – Deborah Ellen
Deborah began singing and acting at the age of seven in community theatre productions where she was the lead actor/singer of her theatre company. Over the course of her childhood and teenage years, Deborah won talent competitions, performed as an ensemble singer in multiple choirs and quartets and began her professional career. Deborah was with the “Whatisit? Theatre Company” for four years performing original musicals in San Diego as well as working as a wedding soloist, a featured entertainer at special functions and a casual singer.
After spending four years at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning her Bachelor’s degree, and graduating Cum Laude, Deborah packed up and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams.
During the next five years Deborah encountered the most difficult, trying experiences of her musical career. She studied vocal techniques that damaged her voice, developed vocal chord nodules, lost command of her instrument, and stopped singing in public. In desperation, Deborah contacted many of the top vocal coaches in the industry and began training in one of the most highly specialized techniques. With the assistance of incredible mentors, and with time, patience and an unyielding commitment to succeed, she found her way back.
Deborah has sung professionally on stage and in the studio, performing as a solo artist and in a trio group. She has worked as a singer and actor in television and is a published songwriter for film and television. Please see PerfecTune Productions, Inc. for more information. Deborah also recently released a children’s album entitled “Mr. Blue Oven Mitt” which she wrote and recorded. It is currently available for purchase on this website, iTunes and Amazonmp3.
Deborah has been teaching and training in this technique for over sixteen years. She works with students of all ages and at all levels. She has trained artists such as Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Leehom Wang (Sony Asia), Julie Neumark (Lonesome Day Records, Nashville) and actors such as Sinbad, Derek Waters (Married To The Kelly’s), Mary Lou (Unfabulous) and many others. She is a patient, supportive, gifted mentor with a tremendous amount of experience to share.