Student/Alumni Testimonials

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Donna Hayes, singer/actress
"The level of patience and the amount of love and support which the instructors, namely Patrick, gave to me was profoundly motivating..."

 

Yaakov Lemmer, internationally-acclaimed cantor and performer
"So many voice teachers work "around" vocal issues instead of getting to a cause.  By addressing specific muscle tensions,  I feel fortunate that I am alleviating the direct cause of vocal issues I face not only now but down the road as my voice ages..." 

 

Jose Restrepo, "Sonny" from Broadway's Grease
The personal attention that is paid to each individuals journey is what stands out most about the program... it's literally been "hands on" sometimes with trying to learn better technique... there is value given to finding your true voice and your bliss... the technique is practicable."

Eve Raphael, 2008 William Haralson Encouragement Award Recipient
"One of the things I have encountered at WVS is the feeling of being at home, and a part of a musical family.  Mr. Wickham puts all his heart into his teaching and has goals for each student by getting to know them..."

Justin Lopez, actor
"One of my favorite aspects of training at WVS is the "learn to succeed through failure" mentality that Patrick Wickham establishes when you walk into the room.  I think I remember seeing a sign that says [and I may be paraphrasing, but] for every good sound, you'll make 10,000 terrible ones..."

Samantha Moorin, actress
"WVS has been my gateway to musical theatre in New York City.  I began taking the vocal performance workshop, and quickly realized that this was a group I wanted to be more heavily involved with.  I have taken many performance classes in the past, but none quite like this..."

 

Lauren Meltsner, 2006 Voice Achievement Award Recipient
"Performers Career Center is a place unlike no other - right off the bat, you are shown the unconditional belief that as an artist you can acheive anything, no matter where you're starting from..."

Nicole Grillos, actress
"The WVS team is endlessly supportive and dedicated to every student's growth and potential..."