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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Teaching since 1987
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Vocal Performance
About Judy T.
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First of all, leave any fear or doubt at the door! We will work together to help you build and develop your voice for whatever your need. Whether you are a beginner just realizing you can sing, a high school student needing to prepare for your college auditions or a professional singer getting ready for an upcoming audition, I can get you where you need to be! My philosophy of voice instruction, developed over twenty-five years of teaching experience, personal vocal study and professional singing, focuses on three primary areas:
- Proper singing technique
- Key principles of voice training
- Breath development as a foundation for singing
- Care of the voice
- Varied and appropriate repertoire
In addition, voice training demands an exceptional ability to connect with the student on a personal level. Vocal instruction is a highly individualized art. The melding of both the technical and the personal aspects of singing is the dynamic that creates an effective and successful teaching/learning experience. Augmenting my teaching experience, I have been heavily involved in productions with children and young adults, using my musical knowledge, vocal expertise and skill in dance and choreography.
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. I am a professional singer and actress and a member of Equity and SAG-AFTRA.
*** Lesson Details ***
I find that when a student arrives for their lesson, they usually are a bit tense, either because they were stuck in traffic, had a bad day at work, did poorly on a test at school, etc. So we always start with some stretches to loosen up and clear the mind. For voice students, we'll move on to technique building, working with breathing exercises, learning about good support and placement. Next, we'll continue the warm up with a series of varied exercises-think "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music-and then move on to songs. Your repertoire will be varied. You'll be singing classical music (really helps to build and strengthen the voice), music theater, pop, country and anything you may be interested in singing! That being said, since this is your lesson time, you may need to prepare for an audition, a solo at church or some other performance and may need to devote your entire lesson to that preparation. And that's fine with me. We need to be flexible to help you get the most from your time with me!
Whatever you are studying, always know that my primary goal is your growth as a musician and performer.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Open loft area with a black grand piano. Music. Cabinets. Seating for parents. Street parking available for those who are driving. 5 minute walk to subway. 1 small dog and one cat.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide a digital recorder & cassette recorder. I find it is better for my students to have their own voice recorder but I can record for them.
*** Specialties ***
My experience as a performer has been varied, ranging from fronting a rock band in the 80's to cantoring for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to music theater (I am a member of Equity & SAG) to jingle & commercial work. I specialize in music theater and classical but am very comfortable working with pop & rock.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
25-Crescent St.
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-12 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-12 PM
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$70
60 minutes
$85
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13 Reviews
Aixa Cruz
Teacher's studio
it was ok. but I was hoping to expect more
Posted Sep 4, 2020
Zahra
Teacher's studio
Judy is an amazing vocal teacher! Her place is very bright and relaxing. With her help, I improved so much! I highly recommend her to anyone.
Posted Jul 28, 2016
Allana Diaz
Teacher's studio
Judy is great! Very flexible! She's a great listener, so it's easy to explain what I think my weaknesses are (she's also good at pointing out things I didn't know I have a problem with) and she knows so many exercises to address them. She's also very patient, kind and positive, so I never feel down or hopeless about what I'm trying to accomplish. Definitely the best teacher I've had so far!
Posted Dec 17, 2015
Experience
Voice Teacher
Aug, 2014 - PresentNYU's Tisch School of the Arts
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Vocal Performance
Sep, 1978 - May, 1984Carnegie Mellon University
Affiliations
Actors' Equity Association
Apr, 1990Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.
Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Jan, 1994An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
25-Crescent St.
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-12 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-12 PM
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$70
60 minutes
$85
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