Hi, I’m Shacara Rogers West.

Maybe you want to learn the basics of singing, turn a singing hobby into a professional singing career, or pick up where you’d left off years ago. Maybe you work in the corporate world and your voice is an integral part of your career success. Whatever it is, I can assist you from where you are currently. At Keys to the Vox, I apply the holistic health and wellness approach while introducing proper vocal technique to ensure optimal vocal health and lasting results.

My Approach

It all begins with the the body. As speakers and singers, our voices are a part of our bodies. If the body is unhealthy, the voice will be as well. By putting healthy things in and on our bodies, we improve the physical health of our voices. The other, equally important, part to building a healthy voice is good vocal health through the use of proper technique.

Holistic Health & Wellness

My philosophy is that the human body does its best naturally with the aid of natural elements. Vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and all of the other benefits that are found in plants, herbs, and other non-synthetic items are essential for our bodies. Many of the issues that singers find themselves having can be rectified with better health practices, lifestyle changes, and in some cases herbal remedies.

Vocal technique

I have seen many different vocal injuries that had been the result of improper vocal technique. Many singers learn to sing from simply imitating someone else, which can be detrimental in some cases. We can learn unhealthy practices without being aware of it. There is a healthy way to sing in any style of music.

More About the founder

  • Master of Music Degree (Howard University)

    Bachelor of Music Degree (Howard University)

  • Certificate in Vocology - In Progress (New York University School of Professional Studies)

    Conditional Degree Certificate (Maryland State Department of Education)

    Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (American Association of Drugless Practitioners)

    Certified Health Coach (American Fitness Professionals and Associates)

    Certified Holistic Nutritionist (American Fitness Professionals and Associates)

    Certified Health & Wellness Coach (American Fitness Professionals and Associates)

    Estill Voice International Certificate

  • Shacara Rogers is a vocalist, songwriter, and vocal coach from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated with her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Degrees from Howard University. She had been a lead soloist of Afro Blue, Howard's premier vocal jazz ensemble, and has performed at many different arenas with artists like Patti LaBelle, Dianne Reeves, Esperanza Spalding, and many others. In 2018 she released her debut album, 16 Moments, and became an internationally acclaimed artist with her first 4 week tour of Russia in 2019. Her most current releases of 2021 include a single called His Will, and a full length album entitled In Jesus’ Name I Sing. She also won the 2021 Wammie Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song in the DMV area with her single, His Will. Over the last nine years, this wife and mother has won many awards, released three full length albums, two singles, a music video, become an international performing artist, served seven years teaching on the collegiate level, and become an entrepreneur. She trains vocalists and public speakers under her newest business Keys to the Vox. Her future plans include continuing to release more positive life-giving music, singing all over the world, continuing in her teaching career, and further scaling her businesses.