Meet Tania Solomon | Voice Teacher and Life Mentor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tania Solomon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tania, what principle do you value most?
Authenticity. This word is thrown around a lot these days but I wonder how often people really consider its meaning. To me authenticity starts with truly knowing yourself. I mean, how can you present yourself authentically if you don’t even really know what that means? Sometimes it takes bravery to be yourself when confronted by the expectations of family, society or friends. But in the end, I believe it’s worth it because this world needs the authentic version of each of us. We don’t need a bunch of copies of whoever happens to be popular or famous right now.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have always been in the arts: painting, writing, acting and then singing. Being an opera singer for 35 years has given me an ironclad technique that makes helping all styles of singers fun and easy for me. I can immediately spot what we need to work on and give them the tools to solve the issues. It is so fulfilling to help people live their dreams and unleash their talent. So teaching singing was just a logical progression for me. Along the way, I have acted as a life coach and mentor to many of these talented folks. Being able to integrate my rich life experience into my teaching has been so rewarding. That’s why I am expanding my services from just voice lessons and coaching to a fully immersive 1:1 mentorship. It’s not for everyone, but for those who are ready, I know I can help them get to the next level. Mindset is so very, very important. All the technique in the world won’t overcome a defeatist mindset. As a second degree Black Belt, two-time cancer survivor and single mom to neurodivergent kids, I know quite a lot about resilience and having a strong mindset. Being an artist requires a whole lot of resilience and positive attitude. Of course I incorporate this in my voice lessons and coachings as well. It’s all just part of what I do.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I always love to do the stuff locals do when I visit, so I would take them to my favorite haunts. Paper or Plastik is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. Then I would drive up the coast and go for a hike at Temescal Canyon Trail. I’d probably take them to Lalibela for Ethiopian food since you can’t get that everywhere and it’s delicious! I would bring them as a buddy to my martial arts class at KMA Black Belt Champions in Sherman Oaks because it’s probably the most fun thing I do. Afterwards we could grab brunch at Nat’s Early Bite and then a hike at Fryman Canyon. I would also treat them to a day at LACMA and probably another one at The Getty. We are so fortunate to have world-class museums here. A dinner at Swingers on Beverly is a must too. I just love the fusion of punk rock and classic diner. Walking around Beverly Hills is a hoot and we could grab a coffee at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Then drinks on the rooftop and dinner at Funke would round out that day. I would also probably get us tickets to LA Opera and we could have a nice dinner at Kendall’s Brasserie. A day at the beach should also be mandatory. I really like El Matador for its dramatic rock formations and caves.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have to thank my amazing teachers and coaches because I definitely couldn’t be who I am today without them. It’s a big list but some highlights are Fred Carama, David L. Jones, Brent McMunn, Ken Cazan and Marilyn Mims. I also want to thank my family for all their love and support, most especially my grandmother in Heaven who was always my biggest fan!

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