Elaine Overholt - Big Voice Studios

Question:
Hey Kevin,

I noticed that both you and Natalie have taken lessons from Elaine Overholt (I love facebook, yes I do!). I've been looking for vocal lessons for some time. I am by no means a great singer; I sing when I play the piano and guitar, but have wanted to find someone good to give me some technical basics. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to go to her or is it overkill - i.e. - is she really better suited for people who are professionals...??

Thanks!

Petra


Answer:
I have studied in both classes and privately with Elaine. I started a year ago and I had not sung in almost 12 years since my last show. I had no voice left per se. Elaine helped bring it back. Exactly a year later she, and others at Big Voice Studios, helped me prepare for a Broadway audition. They didn't just help me sing, they helped me find confidence I'd lost.

Elaine is one of the warmest and most generous coaches I've encountered, as are all of the teachers and coaches at Big Voice Studios. I suggest buying her Big Voice DVD as an intro to her musical method and philosophies and they work with singers at all levels.

Elaine, obviously, costs more than other coaches at BV, but she's worth every penny. They all are.  Elaine is in great demand, and she's currently working on a TVshow which is demanding of her time. A great way to get some time with Elaine is to check outtheir workshops. Their fall semester should be posted soon. All of the coaches subscribe to Elaine's Big Voice methods and ideas, and if Elaine herself does not conduct the whole workshop series, she usually pops in.

Natalie and I both also work with Gillian Stycek @ BV, and I also work there with Melody McShane. Melody was the Musical Director of "Phantom of theOpera" when it ran here! Melissa Shriner is also an awesome coach. The coaches all have differnet schedules and rates, currently from about $80 dollars/hr on up.

Check out www.elaineoverholt.com for the DVD and class updates.

LTD!
Kev
Posted by DramaDepartment at 8/17/2009 5:44 PM
Categories: Coaches
Tags: musical theatre Big Voice singing Elaine Overholt Coaches
 

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