Testimonials
Hear what Laura's students have to say!
If you’re looking for a new voice teacher, the search ends here!
Laura is phenomenal in every sense of the word. She’s not only an incredibly talented performer, but a gifted, knowledgeable teacher and wonderful human being. She tailors her lessons to each individual student and is dedicated to teaching healthy vocal and breathing techniques through and through.
Laura is fun, genuine, and oh so good at what she does. I always look forward to our lessons and feel I’ve made monumental strides in my vocal journey since working with her!
Actress, singer, writer, filmmaker
She will work with you on your singing voice from the ground up.
Laura is absolutely fantastic! She will work with you on your singing voice from the ground up. As someone coming in with a bit of singing experience already, it is SO GREAT to revisit the basics, and to work with someone who is so invested in helping you find the healthiest version of your voice. I am looking forward to taking more lessons with her!
Actor, singer, teaching artist
Intertwining psychology, kinesthetics, and technique has unlocked a wealth of new understanding!
Working with Laura has been the most comprehensive voice study I’ve ever had – intertwining psychology, kinesthetics, and technique has unlocked a wealth of new understanding.
Laura imparts her formidable expertise in an accessible way and addresses my goals with patience and a variety of tools and exercises. I’m making sounds I truly thought were just not a possibility for me, and I’m building a better practice.
Lessons with Laura continually remind me why I love singing in the first place!
Amanda Vincenti
Actor, Singer, Educator
I had tried a few voice teachers here in the City and none of them were as good as Laura.
Laura Kay has been my voice coach for almost 10 years, when I lived in Ohio and then I moved to NYC and was so glad she ended up moving here for her career as well. I had tried a few voice teachers here in the City and none of them were as good as Laura.
She is an objective teacher and uses multiple methods of teaching depending on the student’s needs and this is very hard to find.
I am now a recording artist and never hesitate to contact Laura for emergency situations whether I need to record a complicated song or do a challenging showcase.
Plus she is funny, makes you feel comfortable! Not only you learn a lot but you also have a great time.
Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer
Retaught me how to breathe...
Having taken lessons with Laura for 4+ years has been a real treat. Having had a few other vocal instructors beforehand, I had noticed the distinction between those that can sing exceptionally well and those that have the gift of explanation required to be an effective teacher. And while they are often not always possessed by the same individual, Laura has them in equal measure.
Her approach is holistic, encompassing the physical (posture, breathwork), the technical (pronunciation/diction, sound quality, tonality), and the emotional (the emotion behind the song, not just “singing the song,” but performing it). She taught me how to breathe correctly after years of not knowing I wasn’t taking in as full of a breath as I should have been. Additionally, she is easy to work with and has a knack for explaining the less tangible aspects of singing with relatable metaphors and intuitive cues.
Guitarist, Singer, Data Scientist
Studying with Laura has been such an incredible experience and a huge asset to my development as a singer.
Studying with Laura has been such an incredible experience and a huge asset to my development as a singer. My lessons are so specifically tailored to areas where I need improvement, and the feedback I receive from Laura is invaluable. She also gives excellent repertoire suggestions, and she always helps me work toward my own goals and take ownership of my voice and my musicianship.
I recently dealt with a respiratory illness while preparing for a big audition, and Laura was so diligent in providing advice about warming up, keeping my voice safe while recovering, laryngologist recommendations in the area, etc. She even scheduled a last-minute lesson with me to check in on how I was doing. She is patient, caring, and extremely knowledgeable, and it is a pleasure to work with her. Not only has Laura had a tremendous impact on my vocal technique and vocal health — she has been an amazing mentor in helping me to prepare for a career in music and has inspired me to become a voice teacher myself. I cannot recommend her enough!
Singer
Laura is a wonderful teacher!
Laura is a wonderful teacher! Her feedback is very insightful and really helpful and she is always coming up with innovative ways to help me understand what I need to do to improve my singing. She’s very encouraging and cares a lot about my progress. My sound has improved greatly since I’ve started taking lessons with her. I look forward to our lessons which are always a highlight of my week.
I can't recommend her enough.
Laura is an amazing vocal coach— her emphasis on using breathing to properly support my singing has changed the game for me, hugely increasing my confidence and ability. She’s worked with me in a highly tailored way, structuring our lessons around helping me reach the specific goals I’ve discussed with her. I can’t recommend her enough.
Owen G.
Singer
Laura is a special teacher and a special person.
Laura is a special teacher and a special person. My child started out at age 12 with a passion for singing and needed to learn technique and discipline. Laura gave her that along with supportively connecting her life to her art, all through middle school and through a well-known performing arts high school. I can’t praise her highly enough.
The best singing teacher I’ve had!
Laura is extremely encouraging. She helped me to break out of my fear of sounding weird when I just started to learn how to belt. She makes me feel comfortable and playful when I’m exploring different ways of using my breath. Love her!!
Jessy Dong