Client Quotes
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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
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After (studying with Barbara), I learned that . . . 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
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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
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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
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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
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Aside from increasing my stamina for performing, Barbara has taught me to see behind the lyrics of a song and make it my own.”
Anthony Tamburro - Singer /Songwriter
Anthony Tamburro
before the “Loews-Down Blues” Concert
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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
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My daughter (Lucinda) loves studying 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
