PHILOSOPHY

James Slaughter demonstrates the way to sing correctly – with easy to understand – step-by-step voice lessons. If you follow the James Slaughter curriculum as designed, you will be the master of your voice. You will learn to sing the right way. “Singing is a physical activity that requires a particular coordination to master it much the same as one would with a sport, dance, or even something as simple as learning to ride a bicycle."

This is an important way of thinking that James instills in his clients from the very first meeting. James knows that every voice is unique and individual and proudly assumes his position, as a vocal stylist to bring each clients voice to it’s full potential. James first step is to explain to his clients the workings or physiology of the voice. He believes that the first step is to gain the fundamental understanding and then add the physical feeling of it through vocal exercises.

The next part of the process is the practical application of the technique to singing songs. James believes that doing vocal exercises may not produce the desired results without this step; therefore each and every session includes the actual singing of songs. Many vocal coaches can’t sing themselves and therefore can’t show you how to really sing. James personally demonstrates each and every singing technique.

Each client has there own unique voice and using proper, proven vocal technique will take your voice to new levels – to heights you never thought possible! Will be the master of your voice. You will learn to sing the right way.

VOCAL LESSONS

Through a lifetime of singing and performing, James developed a professional vocal technique that has brought him critical acclaim and commercial success. James vocal lessons are proven effective acclaimed by recording artists and music industry professionals. His teaching strengths include his experience and understanding of the fine details of the vocal process, his intuition in diagnosing problems and his creative approach to finding solutions. James understands there is a huge difference between singing a song and being a singer. Which is staging a client’s show and coaching their live performance is vital at MARVELOUS ENTERPRISES/ARTISTS DEVELOPMENT CENTER. James has a unique ability to reach inside an artist and bring out talent beyond technique.

ADONIS PARKER

"Vocal Coach Adonis has been with Marvelous Enterprises for 6 years and has used his experience to develop a 4 S.T.E.P method that he uses to address most to every aspect of vocal performance which includes vocal warm-ups, vocal fitness practices, vocal performance training, and vocal and stage training.  Beyond his effective program, he makes instructional contributions via YouTube videos and his Blog website to assist singers who live abroad." It is a concise and structured method that's covers the basic essentials of vocal production, vocal performance, and stage performance.  I use a concise method because I have observed that in today's learning climate students prefer "the short story over the novel."  I specialize in R&B, Pop, Gospel, Soul, and Alternative genres. I brand myself as 30% voice teacher and 70% vocal coach. Once vocal basics and vocal technique are proven satisfactorily, vocal and stage performance development will become the central focus for the student.  

Vocal & Stage Training That's "Straight to the Point, Not Too Technical, and Without the Confusion"

KiKi Ely @KiKiEly

Kiara Nicole Ely, better known as “Kiki” is originally from Atlanta, Georgia where she began studying dance at the age of 6. She studied all styles of dance from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, and African at Spelman College and Ballethnic Dance Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Kiki then continued her dancing at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she was a member of the SU Dancing Dolls for 4 years and Captain her last year. After graduating cum laude from Southern University (2000), with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, her heart led her to a career as a professional dancer/Choreographer. She auditioned and made the 2000 Atlanta Hawks Dance Team and it was then she was introduced to Hip-Hop. The following year (2001) she became one of the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team Choreographers. Kiki was then offered an opportunity of a lifetime. To be one of the principal dancers and Assistant Choreographers in the 20th Century FOX Film DRUMLINE, starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, and Orlando Jones. Music Producer Dallas Austin served as the Executive Producer to the movie. After that life changing experience, her love for dance, drive and determination led her to Los Angeles, so she packed her bags and moved to California in Spring 2002, where she was signed immediately to BLOC Dance Agency.

Since moving to Los Angeles, Kiki has been non-stop. She completed the 2006-2007 BACK TO BASICS WORLD TOUR with the talented CHRISTINA AGUILERA. She has toured with Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Christina Milian, & Brooke Valentine just to name a few all over Europe, Asia, & Australia, even visiting the countries of South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique in Africa.  She has performed on just about every television show including THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon’s THE FRESH BEAT BAND, Lopez Tonight, Dancing With the Stars, Greek, So You Think You Can Dance, Grammy’s, MTV VMA’s, MTV Movie Awards, Regis & Kelly, 106th & Park, Good Morning America, Mad TV, MTV TRL, Jay Leno, Dick Clark’s Rockin New Years Eve, Soul Train, Vibe Awards, American Music Awards, The Today Show, BET Awards, NRJ Awards, with artists ranging from Nicki Minaj, Diddy Dirty Money, Ester Dean, Ludacris, Mariah Carey, Keri Hilson,  John Legend, Fergie, Usher, Gnarls Barkely, Melanie Fiona, Snoop Dogg, Ashanti, Ricky Martin, Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Blaque, Joe, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Lloyd, Tami Chynn, Craig David,  Paula Deanda, & Queen Laifah. Other films include Dance Flick, 17 Again, Christina Aguilera Back to Basics Tour Live & Down Under, Stomp The Yard 1 & 2, & Drumline. She filmed the movies “FOOTLOOSE” & “A CINDERELLA STORY” released in 2012. She also toured AUSTRALIA & SOUTH AFRICA with superstar CIARA as Asst. Choreographer & Lead Dancer and toured with Christina Aguilera in Spain & Hong Kong.

Aside from Videos, television, commercials, and movies, her other dance credits include choreographing for 20th Century Fox Film “Drumline”, Asst. Choreographer for STOMP THE YARD 2 HOMECOMING, Associate Choreographer for DANCE YOUR ASS OFF. She has also choreographed for Ciara, Ludacris, B.O.B. Khalil, Cherlise, Tatiana K, Nelly, Hi-RiZ, Omg Girlz, Nick Hagelin, Marques Anthony, & Mike Epps as well as the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, the Southern University Dancing Dolls, dance studios across the country and overseas in Australia & Japan. She choreographed 6 Jack’s Hamburger commercials, GA LOTTERY halftime performance for Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcon, 3 Promo Commercials for Madagascar 3, and World of COCA-COLA 125th Anniversary Dance Mob. Kiki has a combined 24 years of dance training and experience in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, pointe’, Pas De Deux, African, and Hip Hop.

AND NOW SHE’S MADE HER WAY BACK TO THE ATL as one of the most sought after new & fresh choreographers on the scene. She is MAKING A NEW NAME FOR HERSELF as MASTER CREATIVE DIRECTOR. Currently signed to XCEL TALENT AGENCY for Choreography in Atlanta, GA & Creative & Artistic Director under Management by Marvin McIntyre of MARVELOUS ENTERPRISES!

Victor M. Jackson, II

From teaching toes to twinkle to making stars shine, the Georgia born performance prodigy is the very essence of all things creative and captivating.A choreographer and performer, the entertainment impresario received educational and artistic reinforcement from Tri-Cities High School and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). His point of view and style has dazzled national audiences designing performances for artists, companies and brands including Lil Wayne, Kandi Burruss, En Vogue, Chante Moore, BET, BRAVO and HBO.Victor is the creator and director of GlamRockSoul, an Atlanta-based creative firm specializing in choreography, image consulting, and songwriting.  

DaShaun “Guru of Abs” Johnson

Guru (goo-roo) - one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others.

Motto: “No Fat formed against your stomach will prosper”

DaShaun is what most would consider to be a walking statue of what fitness looks like. His impeccable physique is to die for. He captivates you with his knowledge and expertise on how you too can look and feel good, on all levels of life. Johnson can’t be compared to your average fly-by-night Personal Trainer. His leverage and skill set measures him as royalty. Johnson has been acknowledged by many as the BEST abdominal expert and motivating trainer that there is today. Johnson has been a fitness trainer for over 5 years and has dedicated himself to the health and fitness of others. Johnson has expertise in fitness programs such as strength training, weight loss, cardiovascular conditioning, postural exercises, core stabilization, balance work and flexibility programs. His mission is to encompass all the components of fitness and abdominal training by providing an Innovative, Invigorating and Invasive experience for the average fitness enthusiast. He utilizes a variety of techniques to engage and incorporate the entire body. His familiarity with diverse forms of exercises used to improve, maintain and/or optimize health related components of physical fitness and performance is what distinguishes him as a key player in Health and Fitness. Johnson further embraces his clients by providing appropriate exercise recommendations that assist in leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise. He states, “The key component to being in shape is having healthy behaviors”.