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★ “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 helped make me “Glinda-licious!”

Allison Strong - The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus

★ “After (studying with Barbara), I learned 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.”

John Bauers - Emmy Winning Composer

★ “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.”

Rebeca Arango - NYU Tisch Student - Singer /Songwriter

★ “I came to Barbara with an intense fear of singing in public. She made the process far less terrifying by . . . teaching me to approach each song as an actor. By singing as the character and having that emotional connection, my voice opened up. . . I’m looking forward to my first singing audition.”

Michelle A. Pratt - Actress - Sundance Festival

★ “I have been studying with Barbara for over a year now and her training has helped me in so many ways. Not only has my voice gotten stronger, my vocal range has increased also. Most importantly, Barbara has guided me to understand the significance of bringing my own story to the music. She is invaluable. I recommend her to anyone wanting to sing correctly in any genre of music.”

Jackie Perkins -

Oprah’s Pop Star Challenge - On-air Finalist

for performing, Barbara has taught me

to see behind the lyrics of a song and

make it my own.”

Anthony Tamburro -

Singer /Songwriter

★ “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 way Barbara has: it has been truly life changing.”

Gavin Hunter - Royal Albert Hall, London to Chicago, IL

with Barbara, who creates an environment

in which my daughter always feels positive

about her lessons and her progress. I am

constantly amazed at the remarkable

improvement I hear month to month.”

Pamela Reilly -

Mother of Lucinda Mandel

If you were longing to be

somewhere else in the song

“Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid -

what new world would you want to be a part of?

Traveling through Paris, France?

Or on tour with your favorite rock band?

★ “Taking vocal lessons during my teenage years opened an avenue that was far more than just musical. It was something to keep me believing in myself. You were a mighty part of teaching me how to use the un-awakened talent in all of us. That confidence led to exploring other areas of life in which I have had much success, and I thank you for that. It was worth every penny spent.”

Paul Medeiros - Kean University Student

★ “Singing in a legit musical was terrifying to me. However, when I saw the casting notice for ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ I was determined to at least audition. Barbara was absolutely amazing with her complete preparation for this audition, far beyond vocal technique. I was cast in a great role and sang in almost every number in the show! I could not have done it without her.”

Bill Graber - Stand-Up Comedian at Clubs Nationwide