Reputable voice teachers in NYC?

Hi, there. I am looking for a reputable voice instructor in New York City. (Upper West Side preferrable, but not necessary...) I would prefer a male teacher who does a combination of lessons/coaching and doesn't cost an extravagant amount. If you know anyone who fits that description, could you please provide a name as well as contact info for the person? I'd be really appreciative. Thanks.

david sabella?

Victoria Clark teaches voice??

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She does, and she does amazing work with her students.

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How much does Victoria Clark charge? thanks

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holy crap I pay $60/hr and I thought that was alot.

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I would LOVE to be taught by Victoria.


But I am a guy, and if I was in NYC I would be going right to David Sabella. I saw him in Chicago, and he's AMAZING. He has one of the best falsettos/head voices I've heard on a man (you can hear him on the Chicago Revival cast recording.)

I've looked him up, and he is quite affordable to for an NYC teacher. Someday I would just love to go to him.

broadway boy , i got to ur school , hahaha

Donna Lynne Champlin is a vocal coach, but I'd imagine she's hella busy these days with Sweeney

*edited to add that I just saw that someone beat me to it*

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Updated On: 10/24/05 at 11:38 PM

I'd also recommend Adrienne Angel,
I was in a production of Urinetown with a 16 year old playing Penny and she was PHENOMENAL
Her voice coach? Ms.Angel

Judith Farris is pretty good too. She charges $120/hr. She teaches/taught Matthew Broderick, Jeff Denman, Donna McKecknie and more. She helped Donna get through her vocal trouble.

Just because they're famous or have had famous students in the past doesn't mean they'd be right for you. Also, make sure you match up with someone who will take the time to work with you and treat you as a student/person rather than an extra bit of money. Also...make sure you go to someone who teaches who can teach your voice. The best voice teachers I know tend to take the instrument and develop it from there, using unique tools for each individual student. Some teachers, however, feel that their method is the best and only way to sing. This can end up being very damaging to the voice and your self esteem. For example, until I got with my current teacher, I was taught as a baritone(I'm actually a tenor), was not breathing properly, had a very small range, and was embarassed to sing.

Victoria Clark's first and foremost a teacher. She's been teaching a good while and was going to start a studio at one of the colleges in New York before Piazza took off.

I'd have to look for their contact info, but SALLY WILFERT (RIDICULOUSLY talented, charming as all get-out and amazing at making things just make sense) is a DREAM, and I've heard nothing but good things about MICHAEL FORMAN (a dear man with a fantastic library of music). Sally taught me voice while I was there and her insight and technique just blew me away. I love, love, love her. She's a fantastic performer, as well, and has quite a resume.

I've known folk who have studied with Michael Forman. He's currently working at Yale but he might still be in the city part-time. I'm not horribly sure.