GROUP VOCAL COURSES
Teens & Adults
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Join our SECRETS OF SINGING or SOLO SINGING courses
Looking to quickly enhance your singing skills alongside other beginners and intermediate students?
Our boot camp is perfect for you!
Learn tried and tested techniques that top singers practice daily to improve their voice.
In this dynamic class you participate in a group singing and receive personalized instruction for a solo song of your choice. Have fun while mastering proper breathing, expanding your vocal range and discovering the secrets of rhythm, dynamics and singing with emotion and conviction. Learn Stage Performance and confidence, how to sing in harmony and basic music theory.
Each session includes a vocal and breathing exercises, a focused topic of the week
Week 1 Breath support
Week 2 Pitch Control
Week 3 Rhythm & Vocal Phrasing
Week 4 Chest voice/ Head voice ( find your range)
Week 5 Dynamics & Song Performance You’ll sing as a group, in duets and solo, with a curriculum tailored to your singing level and experience.
Pick you vocal coach and sign up today for an incredible singing experience! Each coach offers the Secrets of singing and beyond! Classes are held in person at Ripley Grier Studios in a positive and creative environment
Start your vocal journey today.
Open Level
Intermediate
Advanced
Secrets of Singing – Group Courses (In-Person)
Pick you vocal coach and sign up today for an incredible singing experience!
5-week course | In-Person
- Vocal Coach: Tate Chu
- Sundays, Nov 2,9,16,23,30
- 2pm-3pm
- Teen & Adults | Intermediate Level | Coach Tate
- Max: 8 students
Tate is a professional opera singer, vocalist, performer, and voice/piano instructor from beautiful San Diego, California. Classically trained, she has sung the great soprano roles from Musetta (La bohème) and Gilda (Rigoletto) to her upcoming performance as Nedda (I Pagliacci) with Opera New York. Tate has performed in musicals such as Phantom of the Opera (Carlotta), Grease (Rizzo), and Once on This Island (Mama Euralie) and stage directed multiple productions as founder of her company The CoOperative. She has sung alongside Andrea Bocelli (Hollywood Bowl).
She teaches pop and musical theater styles in the group classes
Tate believes that music has the power to bring empowerment, hope, and motivation to all walks of life and could not be more thrilled to be teaching voice at Voice Academy NYC.
Sundays at 2pm-3pm-Teens & Adults-Intermediate Level-Coach Tate
Only $199 for 5-week course
5-week course | In-Person
- Vocal Coach: Ashley Morton
- Wednesdays | Nov 5,12,19, (skip 26) Dec 3, 10
- 7pm-8pm
- Teens & Adults| Open Level|Coach Ashley
- Max: 8 students
Ashley Morton is a New York based performer and voice coach. She has toured nationally with shows like Legally Blonde the Musical and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and continues to perform regionally at theaters across the country. Recently in Waitress.
Throughout her career, which spans over 8 years, she has honed her craft as a vocalist, developing reliable and effective technique. She has studied with the Institute for Somatic Voice work under Jeanie Lovetri, and continues to develop her practice based on the principles therein.
She teaches all styles and level. Her mission is to make singing joyful, fulfilling, and easy.
Wednesdays at 7pm-8pm/Dates: Nov 5, 12, 19 (skip 26) Dec 3,10 /Teens & Adults/Coach Ashley
5-week course | In-Person
- Vocal Coach:Stephanie Lippman
- Tuesdays | Oct 28, Nov 4,11th(skip 18, skip 25)Dec 2,9
- 6:30pm-7:30pm -Open Level - Tuesdays
- Teen & Adults |Open Level | Coach Stephanie
- Max: 8 students
Stephanie has worked as a backing vocalist for celebrities, such as- Cyndi Lauper, Taylor Dayne, Sandra Bernhard, Nancy Sinatra, Ana Gasteyer and more.
She has performed on Broadway National Tours, European and Regional Tours of musicals, as well as at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. “We sing when words alone no longer suffice.”
“I’m friendly, inclusive and personable- I’m particularly good at being resourceful with a sharp attention to detail and thinking out-of-the-box.”
Intermediate – Focus on Vocal Development – Range, Technique, Dynamics, Placement and Control. Group and Solo Singing
Advanced: Song Performance and Mic Technique. Group and Solo Singing
Tuesdays |6:30pm-7:30pm|Teens & Adults|Open Level|Coach Stephanie
5-week course | In-Person
- Vocal Coach: Robert Wiggins
- Friday's | Dec 5,12,19 (skip 26),Jan 2,9
- 7pm-8pm
- Teen & Adults |All Levesl | Coach Robert
- Max: 8 students
Robert Wiggins, former lead singer of The Drifters, brings decades of international stage experience to Voice Academy NYC. He helps singers master vocal technique, performance and emotional connection through his signatures Secrets of Singing classes.
The first 15 min includes streches, vocal warm-ups and choral harmony exercises. Students will learn song performance, Stage Performance, Music Theory, How to sing solo and as a group.
Discover the artistry behind powerful singing and dynamic stage performance in this exclusive 5-week course led by Robert Wiggins, former lead singer of The Drifters and international touring artist. Drawing from decades on the world’s biggest stages, Robert shares his signature “Secrets of Singing” — a transformative method that blends vocal technique, stage confidence, and emotional connection.
Each 60-minute class begins with a 15-minute group warm-up that includes singer’s stretches, vocal exercises, and harmony training using interval numbers in a major scale. Students then perform individually, receiving personalized coaching on vocal control, phrasing, and stage presence.
You’ll learn:
Proper vocal technique, breath support, and tone development
Harmony and ear training through group vocal exercises
Stage etiquette and microphone techniques for live performance
How to perform solo and as part of an ensemble with confidence
Emotional expression and storytelling through song
This course is ideal for aspiring and professional vocalists looking to elevate their sound, presence, and artistry — directly guided by one of the greats.
Solo Singing – Group Courses (In-Person)
SOLO SINGING COURSE (In-person) Open Level / Intermediate Teen - Adults 4-week course w Stephanie
Tuesdays| 7:30:00pm-8:30pm | In-Person Course
Description:
In this 4-week intensive course, students will choose a solo song to develop and perform. Each week focuses on key elements of singing and performance.
WEEK 1: Song choice & breath support
WEEK 2: Vocal technique & control
WEEK 3: Song Interpretation and stage presence
WEEK 4: Final Performance with Live Mic
Dates: Oct 28, Nov 4,11 and Dec 2
Drop In class available $50 per class. 4 week course - $179
Open Mic Performance Class with Robert Wiggins
Saturdays: | 2:pm-3pm |4 wk Course
CLASS DETAILS:
Students show up prepared with one song of their choice.
Each student gets a chance to perform live, just like at an open mic.
Robert's Focus:
Song Performance & Stage Presence
Storytelling & emotional interpretation
Vocal delivery & expression
Connecting with the audience
Structure:
Warm-up & quick group exercises
Each students performs their song
Robert gives live coaching, tips and feedback
Group support, encouragement and practice in front of peers
Who It's For:
Singers who want to go beyond just singing notes
Students preparing for auditions, showcases or recording
Anyone looking to build confidence performing
Dates: Nov 1,8,15,22
Drop In Class available $50/lesson. 4 week course $179
4 week Solo Singing Group class (online)
Solo singing course Online lessons - class repeats every 4 weeks 4 week course - Online - Max 4 students Tuesdays: 6pm-7pm
4-week mini course where students build a foundation centered on our proven vocal techniques. Students will learn to sing with proper technique and individual instruction will be given. Songs are performed in class with backing tracks and each class begins with breathing and vocal warm-ups and scales on piano. Please pick a song before class starts! Class is great for all levels and customized to fit students needs and goals! Class can be renewed after the cycle
Open Level: Age: Teen/Adults-Tuesdays – 6pm-7pm Online (zoom)
Dates: Nov 4,11,28,25
Students pick what song they want to work on and we will work on proper breath support, pitch and rhythm, expand your vocal range and how to sing with emotions and find your unique voice!
Katarina Nolfe is a singer/songwriter and founder of Voice Academy NYC. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden Katarina started singing as a child and relocated to NYC in her 20’s and studied voice technique, song performance and music theory at New School University, and has worked as a singer, songwriter and vocal coach for the better part of the last two decades. She loves teaching and helping students find their voice and confidence!
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Everyone can improve their singing voices so come find out why so many people have trusted Voice Academy NYC to reach and surpass their goals!