NYC Voice Class
“Following a strict rhythmic pattern for an entire song and feeling vulnerable when singing for an audience were very challenging for me before joining the Shine Program. I put a lot of pressure on myself and am working through some music perfectionism, which does not put me in a very useful mindset for performing. I’m quickly […]
“Practicing my voice and warming up on my own was extremely painful both physically because my vocal chords would become strained easily after years of not practising and emotionally because I could hear that my voice did not sounds they it used to when I sang a lot. It was also nearly impossible for me […]
The most challenging thing before I started this program was performing in front of others before I felt “ready”. I also used to sing with a lot of force and effort; Ruth has given me some great tips to get the notes out without pushing or straining. I have already seen great improvements in my range […]
“What was impossible for me before the program was having the confidence to share my voice. I also struggled with “what’s the point. I’m no good anyway”. Ruth really helped me to see that not only is my voice unique but that’s it’s a gift to share with the world. Ruth has provided us with a […]
“Well. I actually couldn’t SPEAK when I walked into the first class, as I was recovering from severe laryngitis and was on a strict vocal rest. So I had an unknown journey in front of me – not knowing where I would begin, how I would sound any time I sang, particularly for the first […]
“Having the possibility to do this program over Skype (from Spain, my home country) is a blessing, since I was really interested in it but didn’t feel ready to move to NY, and I also couldn’t find anything quite like it in my area. To me, at least at this point in my life, this […]
“I always loved to sing, the feeling of connection in particular that it gave me. I love that feeling of shared experience, both as an audience member and as a performer. To me, there is nothing better. If I can convey an emotion or experience and touch someone else’s soul through music, I am in […]
“I’ve made the transition from back-up singer in another person’s band to lead vocalist in my own Rock Band. This has been challenging and an ongoing learning experience. However, it has always been one of my dreams to be in my own band and now that is happening in real life! So the challenge has brought […]
“She’s amazing! Don’t waste another minute thinking about it, pay and go!” “I came to Ruth because I was looking for someone who could help me balance my voice. I had a limited range, and I was getting raspy and straining and getting tired at gigs. I was skeptical at first because it seemed too […]
“I feel much happier, joyful and more open and centered. Even at the end of the very first lesson I felt transformed. Not only was the way that I sang the song more confident and expressive thanks to Ruth’s suggestions, but I felt comfortable to let go of my inhibition.” “I didn’t believe my voice […]
