Singing Lessons and Vocal Coaching
I come from a lineage of singing teachers through my mother and grandmother. I am so thrilled to continue the tradition.
SINGING SHOULD BE FUN! I aim to make my students comfortable, encouraging the tunes of their choice, accompanying them on the piano in their key, and generally allowing the unfoldment of individual self-expression in a relaxed and supportive environment. My technical training is in Speech Level Singing, developed by Seth Riggs. Twice a year we have workshops and recitals in beautiful homes or small nightclubs. Students are accompanied by a trio of musicians. We have a very warm and supportive community of singers who actively encourage and support each other.
I love teaching and consider it a privilege to explore the creative path with my students.
Testimonials
Sheilah is a delightful person and wonderful teacher! She has totally supported and encouraged my singing process. She is an incredibly creative being and deliciously fun! I highly recommend her work!!
- Shakti Gawain
I have believed since I was in 3rd grade that I couldn't sing. I continued to believe that through 25 years in the music business. I started singing lessons a few times in the past but never quite believed I could do it until... Sheilah. Her calm professionalism and belief in her students, no matter what their abilities, sends me away from my lessons singing, smiling, and feeling a natural high. I love to sing now!!!
- Betsy Zeger
I've been singing and acting for over 55 years (paid and amateur); so whether it is Blues, R&B, Jazz, Standards, Rock, Show Tunes and so many more styles of music, Sheilah can, and does, do it all, with a gracious holistic style of coaching and enthusiasm for moving her student forward in all aspects of delivery. She is a joy to work with.
- Ric Schneider
Sheilah is the most nurturing teacher of voice imagineable. She intuitively knows what types of songs suit you best and guides you to your best performance of them. She is a lovely lovely person.
- Starr Porter
Besides being a dynamic performer, Sheilah is able to determine her students’ needs based on her years of experience. She teaches with love, empathy and patience, the results of which are obvious in the joyful voices and loyalty of her fortunate students.
- Derek Kudrow, Music Director
Sheilah has enabled me to find my voice as an amateur jazz vocalist. The opportunity to perform in recitals and sing a four-song set of the standards with a piano, bass and drum trio led by Sheilah is the culmination of our lessons. It can happen for anyone, so find your voice and musical niche with Sheilah soon!
- Jeff Benjamin