Testimonial from Kim G.
_Music
is capable of expressing that which cannot simply be told through words. That
being said, an untrained voice is immediately limited to what it can express.
Before training with Ana McCardell, my voice lacked pitch, range, and proper
breath support. Although I needed help in nearly all areas of singing, Ana
always acknowledged my strengths and encouraged me to work hard and reach my
full potential.
Nearly a decade since first being introduced to Ana, I have not only gained a wealth of knowledge surrounding vocal training but also a life-long friend. Training under Ana has been an amazing experience not soon forgotten. Musician, Bono, once said, "Music can change the world because it can change people." Working with Ana McCardell has changed me for the better. I highly recommend training with Ana as her talent, knowledge, and love of music and her students is evident in each and every session. _Testimonial from Pam J.
I came to Ana as a late blooming adult who was close to quitting singing forever because I was frustrated. I had studied with couple of teachers for 4 or 5 years prior, but wasn't progressing very much and was very frustrated. I was often hoarse and my throat hurt. I wanted a freer sound and a larger repertoire, including singing stylistically different material such as spirituals, musical theatre, jazz, and classical. I was very confused about breath support and had a lot of tension faults. I knew if I didn't overcome this I could permanently damage my vocal cords.
The stars must have lined up the day I happened into Ana's studio because she changed my singing life forever. In a few months' time, I improved a lot and progressed to more challenging material with each semester recital. Each weekly lesson was chocked full of progress. I started taping them so I could remember all of the wonderful techniques she was teaching me! As I would sing and make mistakes, she would stop me and say "let's fix this" and she'd correct it with body alignment, placement, support, imagery -- whatever and however she could get me to understand. She gave me a lot of remedial vocal exercises that helped to bring more color and flexibility into my voice. She helped me become a much better musician and I learned my songs more quickly. At recitals I felt prepared and confident and it showed in my performance. Ana is a wonderful technician -- a kind, inspiring and patient technician who never gave up on me. I was a hard case -- I was very confused and had developed a lot of bad habits, but now my sound is completely different--much more naturally produced and freer. My repetoire has expanded, I have a lot more confidence, and I'm enjoying singing. I'm eternally grateful to Ana. I highly recommend her for anyone--child or adult. |
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