
I am able to bring out the specific vocal timbre of each voice. I don't impose a fixed idea of a "my" sound on anyone. Rather will bring out the uniqueness and beauty of your instrument. I think my students should sing music they love and start to apply the technique right away to get the joy of singing!
I am thrilled when a student is able to sing freely and express themselves with ease!
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It was really a blessing! I need help with my college auditions and she was great in explaining a lot of complicated concepts in ways that were easier for me to understand and was encouraging when I was struggling. I was really stressed about my auditions and she helped me develop a new perception on my voice and how I perceive it! I feel 5xs more confident in my singing ability and in my auditions after my lessons with her!
Valerie is a fabulous singer with such a rich experience that she shares generously with her students. My experience with her is very helpful with lots of new approches in singing. She is the best!
I very much enjoyed my lessons from Valerie Girard when I was living in Munich. She was personable, encouraging, professional and able to show me by example, with her beautiful voice and technique. I don't regret any money spent on her. Practicing and lessons were a good challenge. I recommend her to serious singers.
I attended Casentino Voice, a summer program Valerie gave. She helped me in just 3 days to find the alignment of my voice. She is so talented and she has a lot of experience that she can find very fast the problema with our technique and work through it. She is also a very good musician, so she has a very good, trained ear.
Juilliard School
The American Opera Center
Oberlin Consevatory
Herbert Bergdoff Acting Studios
I started teaching on the side with an active performing career first in Germany where I worked in musical theaters all over Europe. Then I took a teaching position in Koblenz University. Now I run an active studio in New York and became artistic director of an intense summer program in Tuscany Italy called Casentino Voice.
Classical, Musical Theater, and Jazz students. I don't work with young children and normally won't take anyone younger than 15. I prefer working with someone who can read music.
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