That day alone, he scheduled three full days with clients from the Boston area, eager to study his unique approach to vocal performance, prompting him to open his first studio in Brookline to which he commuted weekly from the NY studio. During his employ with Agresta, he met Boston-based performers singer-songwriter Rick Berlin, formerly the front man of Orchestra Luna, and Laurie Sargent, formerly with Face to Face, both of whom commuted to New York weekly to attend his classes.Īt Berlin’s suggestion, Baxter attended a seminar in Boston where there was an immediate demand for a rock oriented vocal coach. On staff, he trained singers, entertainers and vocal coaches. Under Agresta, Baxter’s skill set broadened to such an extent that he was invited to join her teaching staff. Snider recommended Katie Agresta, a vocal coach in NYC that he had been studying with.
It was during his opening of several shows for the heavy metal band Twisted Sister that Baxter asked their lead singer Dee Snider for his opinion about vocal coaching. To entertain six nights a week in clubs and to record original material in a studio during the day, Baxter knew that attaining performance perfection required not only stamina but also an expanded vocal range along with the correct attitudinal perspective. The fertile ground of the East Coast music scene provided the perfect backdrop and stepping into the spotlight fronting his own band, provided the perfect avenue for success. As a young backup singer and drummer, it didn’t take Baxter very long to realize that being a successful performer required that he be in a position of control. His contribution to music is undeniable and his skill set beyond reproach. To say that Mark Baxter is the man behind some of the world’s most successful performers would be an understatement.
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