Kevin Dorsey

R&B / Jazz / Gospel / Pop

Bio

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, Kevin Dorsey was brought to Los Angeles by legendary composer and producer Quincy Jones to work on his film score for Steven Spielberg's classic motion picture The Color Purple. Kevin's work on that monumental film jumpstarted his career as a major session vocalist and commercial voice-over artist. His classic voice-over, "Oh, Yeah!" from the motion picture Ferris Bueller's Day Off has made his voice one of the most recognizable in American pop culture. Kevin frequently performs or has performed with Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Motley Crue, Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lyle Lovett and Clint Black. For the past 25 years, Kevin was the vocal director for Michael Jackson's concert tours, which includes the Dangerous and History world tours. He was to rejoin Jackson in the "This is It" tour, scheduled to start in July 2009.

Teaching Philosophy

"There are various types of teaching styles that I use for my students. My style will change with each individual student. I have come to learn throughout my years in this industry that everyone learns in a different way and everyone has something unique to offer. Due to this variability in technique and style, I try to show my students how to properly use what they naturally have and help them work through their problem areas to master their talent.

Another teaching style I use with my students is an encouraging method. The industry my students are striving to enter is harsh and something totally new to them. I am here to instill self-confidence that is made up of 100% solid rock, so no one can tear them down once leaving CCM for the music industry."