Graciela Serena
Vocal Coach, Musician, Songwriter, and Expression Coach
“As someone who grew up writing songs and turning to music when I didn’t know what else to do, I know how vulnerable it feels to sing. The voice is a natural force within us, but it can be very scary to let it go. My purpose is to help you find your true natural voice, so that you can use it as an expression of your innermost feelings or simply to sing the songs you love.”
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ABOUT
Graciela Serena has been writing songs since she was 10 years old; music was practically her first language. Growing up in an environment where music was a consistent source of creativity and an outlet for her many stories, she was also versed in voice from a young age with the direct influence of her mom, who is also a vocal coach.
Graciela has been no stranger to how the voice works. Developing all the skills, knowledge and intuition along the way, Graciela’s journey led to her success as an accomplished songwriter/musician with two albums out, and an active performer in venues across the US. With all that, she still finds the time and is passionate about sharing the True Voice method with her students.
When Graciela is not giving voice lessons, she is helping people with their freedom of expression, performing as a solo musician and with her band “Graciela Serena and The Velvet Waves” , or creating workshops for people to be their true authentic selves.
“I worked with Graciela for 10 weeks under her expression session program and it was absolutely life changing. I have been struggling with a writer’s block when it comes to songwriting and I felt like I couldn’t get anywhere in my music if I couldn’t even finish a song. With over a decade of professional music experience, Graciela didn’t just give me basic practical tools and send me on my way, no, she helped me dig into the root of what was hindering my voice, my expression. She offered tools such as kundalini yoga movements, breath work, meditation, raw and honest reflections, journal prompts, and simple trial and error. The container she creates offers the perfect balance of grounded and cosmic practices. She is so validating but also radically honest and not afraid to ask the hard questions. Her presence is powerful and will provide you the space needed to make the necessary shifts towards full authentic expression, if you’re ready. I could say so much about my experience, but I think I want to emphasize that Graciela never pretended to be a miracle worker that could magically fix my writer’s block. She simply showed up for me in FULL presence week after week and reflected back to me the work that needed to be done. She made space for the feelings that deserved to be felt, the words that needed to be said, and eventually the songs that were begging to be sung. Everyone’s process will look different, but I fully believe that Graciela is beyond capable of holding this space for you to step into your full authentic expression. Take👏🏻the👏🏻 leap👏🏻”
TESTIMONIALS
“Graciela was a joy to work with for my first experience taking voice lessons. I was very nervous and had never sang on a microphone in front of another person in such an intimate and vulnerable way. I felt very supported, encouraged, and safe to stretch myself in this way. I would definitely continue to work with Graciela in the future when it aligns. Graciela brings loving wise goddess energy to her vocal lessons and it was the best first experience for me.”
“I felt called to work with Graciela because I knew unlocking my voice was the next expansion portal. As someone who’s here to speak on stages, lead movements, and help liberate women into their fullest expression—I knew I needed to overcome the block I felt with fully sharing my voice and taking up space.
Even though I’m not a singer or musician, I’ve carried a lifelong block in my throat chakra. Growing up as an Asian woman, I internalized messages to be humble, soft, and quiet. And yet I’ve always known I was meant to be at the forefront with a big mission in my heart ins supporting women to claiming their sovereignty in all areas of their life.
Graciela’s expression sessions were exactly what I needed. It wasn’t just about voice—it was about unlocking a deeper level of embodiment and truth. From the intentional reflections to the vocal warm-ups and somatic practices, I felt so seen, held, and gently guided through the layers of where my voice had been silenced.
Since the sessions, I’ve felt more confident sharing my opinions, showing up online, and letting my truth flow without needing to sound perfect. I’ve even been singing at home more—just for the joy of it. This work has rippled into other areas: I feel more sensual, more grounded in my body, and more free to take up space.
And yes, my voice actually sounds better too, which is a fun bonus.
If you’re someone with a big mission, someone who knows you’re here to be heard—this is a powerful place to begin
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