Peter Van Derick is an amazing teacher.
Bruce Kolb is wonderful. (And located on the Upper West Side.)
Years again, the best teacher I had ever met, for me (of course) was a great man named George Axiltree. When I returned to New York, a couple of years ago; I was deeply saddened to learn George has passed on a few years previously. I thought it may be difficult to find so exceptional a teacher as George . . . but, I was mistaken!
A friend of mine here in New York recommended me to her teacher. Now, I am a rather new student with Tania Travers . . . and my friend, and others (*wink), are absolutely right -- she is AMAZING!
Understudy Joined: 8/28/06
Understudy Joined: 8/28/06
oh and even though I myself am female, I've heard what she's done with her male students and of course, they've turned out fabulously.
Leading Actor Joined: 6/4/07
Celeste Simone is one of the best out there. SHe works with Chita and a bunch of other huge people.
Joan Lader is by far the best voice teacher in the city. Her technique is INCREDIBLE. She has taught me so much. She teaches Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster, and Celia Keenan-Bolger, to give you some of her clientèle... She is a vocal goddess.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
AngActing, I believe George Axiltree was my uncle's teacher.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/17/05
During my time at Shenandoah University, I worked with Jeanette LoVetri, owner of The Voice Workshop in New York. Many of her students have appeared on Broadway. Visit www.thevoiceworkshop.com for more details. I recommend her highly.
Swing Joined: 10/21/07
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
I don't think Joan is taking any new students.
Swing Joined: 10/21/07
anybody know where her studio is?
Stand-by Joined: 3/29/07
if im taking a trip to new york, if one of those voice teachers are available, do they take one time students?
Make sure whichever teacher you choose matches what you're looking for in terms of technique. I LOVE Tanya Travers - she's Idina Menzel's voice teacher, but no teacher is going to be right for everyone. Do you want a more "b'way belt" or "legit"?
Swing Joined: 10/21/07
Since you've studied with Tania, maybe you can tell me where shes located? :)
Stand-by Joined: 3/29/07
yes i know celeste i took a workshop with her, i was wondering if she may take a one time student
can anyone who has studied with victoria clark PM me??
Tania Travers is in New York City, Upper West Side.
Does she take on one-time students? You can call her from wherever you are and ask her. I know she'd talk to you . . . that's for sure.
She's listed in the New York City phone book, or call 411 and ask for her listing. She's great and will certainly answer any questions herself.
She's terrific!
Virginia Sandifur (OBC of Follies) is my voice teacher and she's fantastic. Teaches wonderful techniques.
What about someone who's done "straight" acting for most of their college career and is interested in branching into musicals? I don't know if I'm legit, a belter, or anything in general. Would any of the voice teachers mentioned just through their hands up in the air, or do you think someone would really take me on, knowing I don't have a lot of vocal experience but have a lot of determination?
>> someone would really take me on, knowing I don't have a lot
>> of vocal experience but have a lot of determination?
Feinstein9, I'd recommend you call a couple or three or four and have a chat. I am sure many would consider a beginning vocal student!
Victoria Clark also occasionally teaches at the Michael Howard Studio.
ANNND our very own robbiej does up the vocal classes...you might wanna check him out!
Would anyone happen to know how much Adrienne Angel charges?
What about someone who's done "straight" acting for most of their college career and is interested in branching into musicals? I don't know if I'm legit, a belter, or anything in general. Would any of the voice teachers mentioned just through their hands up in the air, or do you think someone would really take me on, knowing I don't have a lot of vocal experience but have a lot of determination?
I'm in the exact same boat.
I did musical theater all throughout high school, never had any formal training, and now am studying Theater Arts (Acting) in college.
I've taken "Acting for Musical Theater Stage" which was given much like a Musical Theater course (building a book, vocal exercises, performance technique) but have never had my own private coach.
Would love to find someone patient (and cheap enough) to take me on :)
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