The Vocal Studio Of Soprano Valerie Girard

The Vocal Studio Of Soprano Valerie Girard

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About

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!


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 4 times
1 employee
18 years in business
Serves Ardsley , NY
Offers online services

Payment methods

Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

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Specialties

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Jazz, Opera, Musical theater

Years experience

0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music

Lesson length

60 minutes

Student's age

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos

  • Participants, Masterclass, 2023
  • Final

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    Joli F.

    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!
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    November 28, 2022
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    Elena C.

    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!
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    October 27, 2017

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    Brenda H.

    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 dont regret any money spent on her. Practicing and lessons were a good challenge. I recommend her to serious singers.
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    October 27, 2017

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    Dora G.

    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.
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    October 27, 2017

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    Priya G.

    I had the pleasure of studying with Valerie Girard after taking a (non-prescribed) break from singing after a full recovery from minor nodes on my vocal chords. We met weekly for an hour in her home (equipt with music stands, grand piano).
    The keen eye she kept on how I used my body/physical instrument and shaped my sound, her ease with direction and, of course, the proof of her skill in her incredible sound after a long performance career, all allowed me to begin vocalizing without fear and hesitation.
    She worked with me to find my weaknesses and remained perceptive to them in every lesson. She caught every poor choice/slip up in technique and always led by example in correcting these things.
    I was happy to meet with such a forward, honest teacher - it was just what I needed.
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    October 27, 2017

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    Iva K.

    I have known and worked with Valerie for quite some time. She has successfully helped me deal with some problem areas, improve my technique which in result helped better my performance. Valerie is an extraordinary singer with an international career and an extremely talented vocal teacher. She knows and understands voices which enables her to quickly recognize strenghts and weaknesses of any given singer, and come up with imaginative exercises in order to address any vocal problems a singer might have. Valerie is a dedicated teacher who possesses in depth knowledge of classical vocal repertoire and beyond, and can help anyone in need of excellent vocal guidance.
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    October 27, 2017

    Frequently asked questions

    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.


    Services offered

    Singing