Our Vocal Coaches

COACHES

Voice Academy NYC

KATARINA NOLFE (FOUNDER)

Katarina studied voice technique, song performance and music theory at New School University, and has worked as a singer, songwriter and vocal coach for the better part of the last two decades. Read More…

MELANIE SCHOLTZ

Melanie Scholtz is a South African-born, Multi Award-winning jazz singer and composer. Read More…

MICHAEL LONGORIA

Michael Longoria is best known for his star turn on Broadway as Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-Winning Musical Jersey Boys. Read More…

ASHLEY MORTON

Ashley 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…Read More

STEPHANIE LIPPMAN

Singer, Pianist, Vocal & Performance Coach. A true self-starter with a passion for the arts, music advocacy and NYC culture. Fun Fact:Former background vocalist for Cyndi Lauper, Taylor Dayne, Nancy Sinatra …Read more>

SAM WOOLF

Sam is a highly collaborative singer-songwriter known for his original compositions and emotive vocals. Sam gained national recognition as a finalist on American Idol where he placed in the Top 5…Read more>

TATE CHU

Tate is a professional opera singer, vocalist, performer, and voice/piano instructor from beautiful San Diego, California. Classically trained, she has sung alongside Andrea Bocelli (Hollywood Bowl), Kathleen Battle, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and recorded with various labels including SONY Classical Records…Read more>

AZUDI ONYEJEKWE

Azudi is a Brooklyn based actor, singer-songwriter and educator. As the last born of six, to two incredible Nigerian born parents who immigrated to America in the 1970’s. Read More…

JONNA CHRISTENSEN

Jonna is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, dance teacher and a vocal coach from Finland. Jonna has been teaching private voice lessons. Read More…

K.C. RANIERO

K.C. Raniero is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and pianist. Click to to read more and hear her singing…

Voice Academy NYC, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offers a range of vocal training options, including private one-on-one lessons, group classes, custom workshops, onsite corporate singing lessons and vocal performance coaching for all levels, from beginner to professional. Our expert coaching staff will not only improve your voice but also prepare you for auditions, showcases, recording sessions, musicals or any live performance across various musical styles.

Our instructors are seasoned professionals with decades of experience on Broadway, as singer-songwriters, composers, pop/rock starts, jazz artists and performing musicians. With such a wealth of expertise, you can be confident that you’ve found the right school for vocal training coaching, we also offer piano, sight- reading and music-theory lessons for all students.

Contact us today to book your lessons or visit us at the world-famous Bitter End venue to experience a showcase of the exceptional talent we’ve nurtured. Whatever your vocal goals, Voice Academy NYC is here to help you achieve and exceed them.

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