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Meet Susan Mohini Kane
Singer-Songwriter
Meet Susan Mohini Kane, the soulful voice behind the mesmerizing melodies of her latest album, "Waking Up in Wonderland." A singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Susan weaves tales of love, self-discovery, and life's enchanting moments through her heartfelt lyrics and captivating compositions. With a voice that resonates with emotion and authenticity, Susan invites you to immerse yourself in a musical journey that transcends boundaries. "Waking Up in Wonderland" is not just an album; it's an experience crafted by Susan's passion for storytelling through music.
Freelance Soprano
Susan Mohini Kane is a versitile freelance soprano, captivating audiences across genres with her enchanting voice and dynamic performances. Whether enchanting listeners with classical masterpieces, infusing soul into jazz and swing with the Just Us 4 quartet, or sparking joy with children's concerts, Susan's musical prowess knows no bounds. Susan's dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with audiences of all ages make her a standout talent in the music industry.
Vocal Coach/Voice Teacher
Susan Mohini Kane is a distinguished vocal coach and voice teacher,renowned for her unparalleled expertise and dedication to her craft. With a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree from the prestigious Cincinnati Conservatory, Susan brings over two decades of experience to her teaching practice. Throughout her illustriuos career, Susan has had the privilege of working with some of the best professional singers in both classical and popular music, helping them hone their vocal abilities and achieve new heights of artistic excellence. Her students range from opera divas to pop stars to musical theatre show stoppers, all of whom praise her for her insightful guidance, unwavering support, and commitment to their success. As a sought-after educator and mentor, Susan Mohini Kane continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of vocalists. Susan's teaching philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of vocal technique across genres, from the demanding requirements of classical repertoire to the nuanced styles of contemporary pop music. Her approach is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each student, empowering them to unlock their full potential as singers in their chosen style.
Some Kind Words
“Crystal clear voice and impeccable technique” LA Culture Spot Magazine
“a truly inspirational disc” (A MOMENT OF JOY) “A singular pleasure” John France, Music Web International
“Her voice was so powerful and soothing…a pleasure to the ear.” PCC Courier
“Susan Mohini Kane is a constant source of inspiration” Joseph Gárate, lead singer for the band: Diamonds, & classical tenor
“Mohini’s music is champagne for the soul!” Marga Laube, Evolution Media LLC (and Patreon Subscriber)
"Susan brings an energetic, warm, and thoughtful musical perspective to each performance. Not only is she a fine musician, but she is also a joy to work and collaborate with.” Annemarie Guzy, Cuddle Concerts Artistic Director and Creator and Riverside Unified School District Arts Specialist
“My perceptions of Susan’s performances is that they are: sunny, light-hearted, friendly, smiling, gracious, easy to listen to, versatile (she plays ukulele, guitar, a capella singing, keyboard, and backups) accessible, and talented. What do I receive when listening to her sing? I get peaceful, happy, moved, balanced, desirous to sing or play along, and experience a range of emotions in the music.” Seth, cellist and Patreon Subscriber
"Susan has become an indispensable part of my artistic life. She has given me the tools and technique I need to sing in a healthy way while engaging the mind, heart, and spirit. She seems to know everything there is to know about the human voice and has been at home working on classical, art songs, musical theater, and folk with me. I’m so grateful I found her." Hollye Hudson, Actress and Singer New York & Los Angeles
"She just makes me smile when I see her and hear her sing and it warms my heart."
~Janette (Just Us 4 Swing/Jazz Quartet)
What do I get from hearing Susan Mohini Kane perform?
"I get peaceful, happy, moved, balanced, desirous to sing or play along, and I experience a range of emotions in the music."
~Seth (Patreon Subscriber)
Full Bio
Meet Susan Mohini Kane, the soulful voice behind the mesmerizing melodies of her latest album, "Waking Up in Wonderland." A singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Susan weaves tales of love, self-discovery, and life's enchanting moments through her heartfelt lyrics and captivating compositions. With a voice that resonates with emotion and authenticity, Susan invites you to immerse yourself in a musical journey that transcends boundaries. "Waking Up in Wonderland" is not just an album; it's an experience crafted by Susan's passion for storytelling through music. Join her on this magical adventure, where each note is a brushstroke in the canvas of life.
Accomplished singer, songwriter, arranger, author, teacher and yogini, Susan Mohini Kane's career keeps transforming. Her early years as a pop singer and songwriter gave way to the lure of classical music and opera for the bulk of her career though she never stopped writing and performing her own songs. During Covid Kane made the leap into the singer, songwriter, arranger world by writing and recording her first solo album of original songs. Though it's not quite clear what genre her songs fall into, they have been described as having a musical theater sound along side folk pop with its roots in Americana and spirituality. Because Kane uses unorthodox vocal methods at times (in Wolf Moon, she howls) one might even decide that Alternative music would more accurately describe her new music. Kane continues to perform in various projects including Just Us 4 (a jazz/swing quartet), The Raskulls (a 10-piece cover band), and Cuddle Concerts (a concert series introducing children to classical and jazz music. Kane is currently preparing her Spring tour with her new album: Waking Up in Wonderland.
Kane holds a bachelors degree in Vocal Performance and Education from the University of Iowa and a masters and doctorate in Vocal Performance from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. A tenured full professor for many years, Kane took her own advice and made the leap from the university into the world [The 21st-Century Singer: Making the Leap from the University into the World by Susan Mohini Kane, Oxford University Press, 2015] in 2020.
Susan Mohini Kane's debut Indie album: Waking Up in Wonderland was released November 17, 2023. Wonderland is a bursting forth of courage, a haunting echo of the soul, a call of the wild to the wild. Her thirteen inspired and artistically beautiful original songs certainly reflect her classical training hidden inside her Indie Pop Rock/Musical Theatre Style. Sometimes quirky (It's Alright to be Happy), sometimes pure music theatre (What if I were No One) and sometimes sentimental with a country flair (Grandma's Song), each song on Kane's new album features her soulful and light-filled voice. Her deeply personal songs come from her years of practicing meditation and yoga. One can hear references to both eastern and western spirituality in a vein of gold that runs through every song on the album. Each of the thirteen tracks also includes the sound of a triangle - it represents WONDER.
Produced by Nathan Alamillo, a new young artist in the producing field, this album speaks of old and new, acoustic and electronic, local and world. Find Nathan at NATracks. Nathan even sings on two tracks and has written lyrics for one song! Like her book, The 21st Century Singer, Mohini’s album delights in the unconventional. Her voice floats, cries, softens, soars and even howls at times over a harmony laden and rhythmically grooving sonic landscape...think Sara Bareilles meets Florence and the Machine. The album was mastered by Martin Stansbury at Cacophony Cottage.
As a classical artist Kane has performed with operas and symphony orchestras across the country including Cleveland Opera Theatre and the Chicago Symphony Chorus. Making the leap into the Indie world has taken three years of hard work in retraining her voice and recording. You can hear her journey throughout her three album projects: A Moment of Joy , From the Heart & Waking Up in Wonderland.
Mohini is the Founding Director of Santosha Voice Group LLC, an organization that provides information, inspiration and opportunities to encourage singers of all ages and levels to get out there and sing! Their work includes tiny concerts, cuddle concerts, and private lessons along with producing the popular podcast: The Power of Singing hosted by five voice professionals and really great people! The podcast is currently in its fourth season with over 600 downloads, making it in the top 20% of podcasts of 2023. Visit the website: www.santoshavoicegroup.com for more information or find the Power of Singing Podcast by Santosha Voice Group anywhere you listen to podcasts.
150-word bio
Meet Susan Mohini Kane, the soulful voice behind the mesmerizing melodies of her latest album, "Waking Up in Wonderland." A singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Susan weaves tales of love, self-discovery, and life's enchanting moments through her heartfelt lyrics and captivating compositions. With a voice that resonates with emotion and authenticity, Susan invites you to immerse yourself in a musical journey that transcends boundaries. "Waking Up in Wonderland" is not just an album; it's an experience crafted by Susan's passion for storytelling through music. Join her on this magical adventure, where each note is a brushstroke in the canvas of life.
Wonderland is Kane’s third commercially released project; after her classical albums: A MOMENT OF JOY hailed as “A singular pleasure” (Music Web International) & her “ethereal” album of vocalizes, FROM THE HEART. Kane's Waking Up in Wonderland CD Release Tour starts April 2024.
