Testimonials

“Barbara takes a song and helps bring new meaning to it. She makes sure you understand what you are singing and that you feel every word. As a teenager who loves to sing, it is important to have an emotional tie to the music. And, most importantly, (when preparing for the ‘Be Wicked!’ singing contest finals) she help make me “Glinda-licious!”

"Fantastic! Barbara melds classic training methods with a more ’holistic’ style of approaching voice and singing. As a working singer looking to hone my skills before a big recording session, Barbara has been great at refining my less than favorable habits while highlighting the positive attributes of my voice. I walk out of each lesson very happy and more confident in my abilities than the week prior.”

Having been classically trained and sung professionally and semi-professionally for over twenty years - it was only after studying with Barbara that I learned a song can only truly reach its audience when it is delivered straight from the heart.  No one has ever talked to me about music the was Barbara has: it has been truly life-changing."

“It was not until I began writing my solo music that I realized what an influence Barbara has been on the way I think about songwriting and lyrics. I am so grateful for this, and for her writing my letter of recommendation, and for improving my voice. Without these things, I am certain I would not have been accepted to the NYU Clive Davis School of Recorded Music.”

“After four years (of studying with Barbara), I learned that I could improve my technique by being more aware of the physiology and psychology of singing and performing; that subtext is important in a convincing performance, and that it aids technique; that singing requires opening up, physically and emotionally.  With the tremendous improvement (from the lessons), I also increased my income.  Barbara helped put me in a new spot."

“Thank you for helping to heal my voice. I always credit you for what you did for me.  And always recommend you. . .  You really helped me with emotion and techniques for my voice. You are the best!!! Highly recommended!!!”

"I am a musician but I’ve never really tried to sing before and I really had no idea what to expect. I am a pretty shy and awkward person and she has made me make a lot of weird noises that would probably make me cry a bit if it were in front of anyone else. It’s been great fun. I'm a much better singer than when I started.  My ear is also much better and I've been able to transcribe music much faster than I was before.  After each lesson I feel a bit more confident and energized. If you’re looking to improve your voice, you’ve found the right person. It has been incredibly fun and rewarding experience and I look forward to each lesson."

"I book a lot of gigs and each one is different than the other. That’s where Barbara shines! I can bring her a selection that I haven’t done in a while, or is not my strongest, but the gig calls for it. Before I know it, it turns into one of my go-to songs.

She is also great at working on songs that are out of my genre and comfort zone. I was hired to sing at a wedding cocktail hour AND the bride and groom’s first dance song. The cocktail hour, I did my Sinatra/ Rat Pack set, but for the first dance, I was asked to sing a Disney song that was sung by a Disney Princess. Barbara and I looked at the task at hand and plowed thru the challenge. That night, it took me over an hour to break down my equipment because I was being stopped by guests every few minutes telling me how impressed they were. Mostly about the Disney song!

I perform all these gigs while juggling a full time job. I’m at a point where I’ve been putting some serious thought into performing full time. Barbara has been instrumental in giving me the confidence to make this long time dream a reality.

If you’re a singer who wants to take your craft to the next level, whether a beginner or experienced, Barbara is the right choice. The smart choice."