GROUP VOCAL COURSES

Vocal Coach: Tate Chu

“Tate is a professional opera singer, vocalist, performer, and voice/piano instructor from beautiful San Diego, California. Classically trained, she has sung the great soprano roles from Musetta (La bohème) and Gilda (Rigoletto) to her upcoming performance as Nedda (I Pagliacci) with Opera New York. Tate has performed in musicals such as Phantom of the Opera (Carlotta), Grease (Rizzo), and Once on This Island (Mama Euralie) and stage directed multiple productions as founder of her company The CoOperative. She has sung alongside Andrea Bocelli (Hollywood Bowl).

Tate believes that music has the power to bring empowerment, hope, and motivation to all walks of life and could not be more thrilled to be teaching voice at Voice Academy NYC.

Tuesdays at 6pm-7pm/Dates: April 1,8,15,22 and 29th/Teens & Adults/Open Level/Coach Tate

Vocal Coach: Ashley Morton

Ashley Morton is a New York based performer and voice coach. She has toured nationally with shows like Legally Blonde the Musical and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and continues to perform regionally at theaters across the country.

Throughout her career, which spans over 8 years, she has honed her craft as a vocalist, developing reliable and effective technique. She has studied with the Institute for Somatic Voice work under Jeanie Lovetri, and continues to develop her practice based on the principles therein.

She teaches all styles and level. Her mission is to make singing joyful, fulfilling, and easy.

Wednesdays at 6pm-7pm/Dates: May 7,14,28,28 and June 4/Teens & Adults/Coach Ashley

Vocal Coach: Sam Woolf

Sam is an accomplished singer-songwriter and performer with over a decade of success running an independent music career. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, Sam is an experienced pro at songwriting, producing original music, and as a live performer. He loves sharing his knowledge and mentor students.

You may recognize Sam from hit show American Idol in 2014 where he made top 5 in a nationally televised competition, performing for millions of viewers.. Same is also a scholarship recent to Berklee College of Music (2016-2017).

Mondays at 6pm-7pm|Dates: April 28, May 5,12,19,26|Teens & Adults|Coach Sam

Vocal Coach: Stephanie Lippman

Stephanie has worked as a backing vocalist for celebrities, such as- Cyndi Lauper, Taylor Dayne, Sandra Bernhard, Nancy Sinatra, Ana Gasteyer and more.

She has performed on Broadway National Tours, European and Regional Tours of musicals, as well as at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.  “We sing when words alone no longer suffice.”

“I’m friendly, inclusive and personable- I’m particularly good at being resourceful with a sharp attention to detail and thinking out-of-the-box.”

Tuesdays |6pm-7pm| Dates: April 22,29, May 6,13,20 |Teens & Adults| Open Level |Coach Stephanie

Tuesdays |7pm-8pm| Dates: April 22,29, May 6,13,20 |Teens & Adults|Intermediate Level Coach Stephanie