Testimonials

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 "It is impossible to overstate the value of Dorothy’s teaching. Whereas most of New York’s “elite” teachers take students who are already working professionally and tweak them, Dorothy takes students at all stages of development and radically improves the way they sing, both technically and musically. I’ve seen Dorothy take absolute beginners and develop them into professional singers.I’ve seen her take damaged voices and restore them. I’ve seen her turn shy, uptight singers into emotionally involved performers. She has an uncanny ability to diagnose exactly what a student needs most and to provide it. Her knowledge of the physiology of singing, as well as her knowledge of repertoire in all genres is unparalleled in my experience. I only wish I’d had the opportunity to work with her at the beginning of my career. She’s not only the best voice teacher I know; she’s one of the best musicians I’ve ever met."

"Dorothy Stone has been the only vocal coach who has been able to achieve clear results restoring my singing voice. Her training went beyond any that my rehabilitation hospital's was able to achieve. As far as I am aware, there is no other vocal coach that is offering the kind of singing voice restorative work that Dorothy offers to professional performers like myself. My life has been renewed again because of Dorothy."

 "When I first came to Dorothy, my voice was completely undeveloped. My original intention in taking lessons was to build enough competence to sing backup vocal in a band. Through our work together, though, she activated latent potential I never knew I possessed. Not only am I now the frontman for my own rock group, but I've also found a passion for classical repertoire. Who could have guessed that I'd spend my off hours jamming to Puccini and Bizet?

Dorothy's dedication to the fundamentals of functional singing allow her to build a voice from scratch, piece by piece. Singing is often described in mystical terms, but her singular approach is steeped in logic. Today, I feel as though I can sing anything- and the scary thing is, I'm confident that I will only continue to get better and better."

"Ms. Stone was, quite frankly, one of the reasons why I moved to New York. In addition to being a world renowned singer and performer herself, she also has an extensive medical background. This rare combination allows her to specialize in reconstructive vocal therapy. A skill which, unfortunately, is becoming more and more necessary in the world of live vocal performance. She is a generous, kind person who is truly selfless in her approach. I have recommended her to many people and will continue to do so."

 "Dorothy is a life-changing vocal coach. I began working with her as a timid 14 year old with a love for singing. Seven years later, through work with Dorothy, I am a force to be reckoned with, both in my singing voice and my personal confidence. There was never a time when I wasn't seeing improvement. Through private lessons and camps, I have found a coach, a mentor, and a friend in Dorothy Stone. Dorothy teaches you to have faith in the process and in yourself and your voice, and she will never let you down.”

 "In the brief time that I have been working with Dorothy, I have sensed an increase in my expressive powers and, in turn, confidence in my own technique. Dorothy is an extremely knowledgeable and supportive coach. Her work is deep and thorough and honest. She has helped me discover solutions to problems both for the short- and long-term. As a dance teacher and choreographer, I share with Dorothy the same organic pedagogical approach towards the training of the body, with the same stress upon tackling fundamental problems head-on and finding tailor-made solutions."