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Brian Witkowski’s path has moved through the worlds of classical singing, voice teaching, and coaching—but the thread running through all of it is his belief in the power of a person’s voice to shape their life. Trained as a classical baritone, Brian spent years performing, teaching, and mentoring musicians, before his work expanded into supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives navigating high-pressure environments and seasons of reinvention.
What he discovered along the way is that voice is never just vocal technique—it’s how we express needs, hold boundaries, make decisions, and trust our own worth in the world. Today, Brian helps artists and professionals reconnect with that deeper sense of voice so their work, livelihood, and identity no longer feel at odds with each other.
His approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply human.
At its heart, Brian’s work encourages one simple truth: You are allowed to take up the space that your voice was always meant to hold.

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) Schubert - Sehnsucht D.636 - Fischer-Dieskau / Engel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idlY1ytShmU&list=RDidlY1ytShmU&start_radio=1
2) “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glenn Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U
3) “Respect Yourself” by the Staples Singers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InYaB16xEd0
4) “Cancelled” by Taylor Swift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij6SgmK8KGQ&list=RDIj6SgmK8KGQ&start_radio=1
5) “American Anthem” Nathan Gunn, (Gene Scheer, piano arrangement Lee Musiker)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JCLEQALjiU

Reach out to Brian at
https://thelucrativevoice.com/

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Katie has taught piano for nearly twenty years, and her love for the instrument began after taking lessons with a family friend at age six. Even in moments of deep frustration with the challenges of making ten fingers do ten different things, music kept calling her back.

After earning a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Western Washington University, Katie taught at two music schools and enjoyed a vibrant performing career collaborating with local musicians, serving as pianist for the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra.

After developing persistent shoulder pain, her teacher suggested attending a Feldenkrais class where she immediately connected with the subtle movements and student-centered approach. What began as a path toward healing quickly became a new way to teach.

In 2021, Katie became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®. She is also a Certified Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Breathing Instructor and a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music.

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) Blink by Hiroshi Yoshimura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaZI5KUC7U0&list=PLwxMX47xnWxczN8VEKwW16kwnKHYSNtFO&index=1

2) Chorale Prelude BWV 639, “Ich ruf zu dir, Herr” by Bach, Performed by Tatiana Nikolayeva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ckdRu6bXlw&list=PLwxMX47xnWxczN8VEKwW16kwnKHYSNtFO&index=2

3) En Gallop by Joanna Newsom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN6rRJ8ulQ0&list=PLwxMX47xnWxczN8VEKwW16kwnKHYSNtFO&index=3

4) How Far I’ll Go (from Moana) Lyrics : Auli'i Cravalho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PRQmLXC6TA&list=PLwxMX47xnWxczN8VEKwW16kwnKHYSNtFO&index=4

5) Rachmaninoff: 12 Songs, Op. 21 - V. Lilacs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbylwbqtGU&list=PLwxMX47xnWxczN8VEKwW16kwnKHYSNtFO&index=5
Lyrics:
In the morning, at dawn,
Through the dew-clad grass,
I shall walk, breathing in the freshness of morning;
And to the fragrant shade,
Where lilacs cluster,
I shall go in search of happiness…

In life there is but one happiness
That I am fated to find,
And that happiness dwells in the lilacs;
On their green branches,
In their fragrant clusters
My poor happiness blooms…

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Michael Faire is a semi-active musician in North Georgia. A freelance collegiate trombonist turned music business professional, Michael now serves as the Instruments, Sales and Rentals Manager at Big Note Music. Since joining Big Note in late 2022 and rejoining in mid-2023, Michael has been focused on growing an organically started retail and lessons studio. Now on the second year of the studio and 2.5 years of retail, Michael assists the local community from beginning band members to the amateur guitarist. Michael also is learning instrument repair part-time as well, specializing in brass. An avid researcher still from their music history days, Michael also is the instrument research specialist for Big Note Music for sales and repairs.

Prior to this, Michael worked with the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra in a variety of artistic and logistical roles, and was Principal Bass Trombone from 2019-2023. Other organizations Michael played with were the Alpharetta City Band, Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Musicians Orchestra, and more!

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement:
1) “Run It Up” by Bas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHpTLKsx7yg
2) Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Sibelius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9GlKx-3w2I
3) Time Adventure by Rebecca Sugar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrscdXiKnWc
4) Clouds from Kurios, Cabinet of Curiosities, Cirque de Soleil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tx9qhlo6nA
5) Adventure Time (feat. Ashley Erikkson)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXQNdUpCQzw&t=2s

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