Judy has been my voice teacher since I was 17 years old. She is an incredible voice instructor…read morewith a passion for music, and she has given me (and my family) a newfound love for opera. Since learning with her, my voice has developed into a mezzo soprano, and I have recorded music, performed publicly, and even sang the National Anthem at an NFL Eagles game. She is amazing!

She is the most accomplished, masterful vocal technician, with a lifetime career of performing and…read moreteaching. She is the Best and I'm grateful to be working with her!

At 50 years old, I have decided to learn how to play drums. My instructor John is well versed in…read morethe musical styles I am interested in (bossa nova, bachata, hip hop, etc) and makes learning quite enjoyable. The lessons are reasonable and location is perfect with adequate parking. I am having a great time with my new hobby - if you are on the fence about CS, give it a try... You won't be disappointed.

I took guitar lessons for 2 years at Collingswood Sound. My instructor was Sean and he is an…read moreincredible teacher. He's so patient, he meets you where you're at in your skillset and challenged me to explore music theory and other techniques that were outside of my comfort zone. My lessons were tailored to what I was interested in. Sienna was also wonderful to work with along the way. Although I didn't partake in this, they do a great job of creating lots of opportunities for their student to perform and engage in the community. I highly recommend supporting this local business of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and add so much to the community!

Way over priced even if she travels to NYC! Better choices for half the price! !!!!!!!!!!read more

I worked with Sonia this past summer and gained a lot of confidence in my singing abilities. I've…read morebeen recording and performing live for 15 years and finally decided to take vocal lessons to improve on certain insecurities I had with my voice. I was surprised with how certain things which had always seemed difficult began to come much easier through specific exercises she taught me. She's very supportive and fun to work with - highly recommend !

I was fortunate to know of Sharon when I needed to prepare for a musical number in a tribute…read moreevening. What I appreciated about Sharon was that she coached me not only on the technical parts of the piece I would be performing, but also helped me prep for dealing with the 'nerves' part of the evening. I felt well-prepared - and the evening went really well, if I say so myself.

From the owner: My studio is your laboratory! Sigal Vocal Arts is for anyone interested in learning to sing or to…read moreuse their speaking voice without vocal strain! I will personally design voice lessons for you based on your age, goals, and interests.-offering virtual consultation and classes. Call today!

At my initial lesson, Julia talked with me about what I hoped to accomplish and what singing I had…read moredone before -then we sang a little while she assessed me skills. It was obvious she has a deep understanding of how to help people sing and sound their best, and she really helped me feel more comfortable as a guy who had done any singing in years. At her recital I got to see a lot of the other students and they are a really diverse bunch! Some are young actors just starting out, others are professionals who sing as a creative outlet (lawyers, doctors, Sunday church choir folks) a and there were people I had seen at theaters around Philly. It drove home for me how I picked the best person to help me, and how talented she is.

From the owner: Starling Voice Studio creates sensational vocal journeys through one on one classes, group…read moreworkshops, and self-study programs.

Where do I even begin with the incredible Jonathan Stancato? He has been an absolute treasure of a…read morecoach, mentor, and overall fantastic human to have in my life--a godsend. A talented, intuitive, intelligent, encouraging, and impactful coach that has guided me to so much growth. His impact is vast and noticeable in both my personal, singing, and corporate/professional life. Jonathan takes the time to get to know his students/clients and is then able to truly show up for them--he's always present. His work is highly tailored and you can guarantee when you leave a session with him, you'll feel lighter, happier, stronger, and empowered. He taught me things about my voice, and how it translates to other (seemingly) non-vocally related aspects of my life; I'm talking eye opening, jaw-dropping type stuff. Over a year of working together on a bi-weekly cadence, the learnings are endless, awe-inspiring, and quite frankly, worth every penny and more. 5/5 stars doesn't feel like an adequate rating when you're talking about life changing work but, I suppose it'll have to do. In short, if you're considering hiring Jonathan, DO IT ASAP.

I took a few voice lessons with Jonathan to improve my speaking and singing voice. I discovered…read morethat my real voice was much lower than what I was used to. To my surprise, many people have complimented my speaking voice since then. I considered the lessons as masterclasses as they were unconventional but extremely effective. Highly recommend!

I'm a contemporary pop singer and I've been studying with John off and on for over 20 years. He's…read morebeen vital to my work maintaining my vocal capacity as a touring performer. What he offers his students is very unique--a chance to really build your voice from scratch, understand and utilize proper technique, and go beyond what you think you're capable of doing. He's a highly experienced coach who will champion your progress and will encourage you to go far.

Back when I lived in Philadelphia, I started lessons with John. Every other review (they're all…read more5-stars) is right on point. John's method is comprehensive and he explains what the process is every step of the way. It definitely seemed a bit unusual to me at first, because I hadn't heard singers do exercises like his before, but the results were undeniable. The improvement was noticeable right away, but the results only got better with time. It's worth it to stick with it for a long time to get the most out of it. His "voice-building" technique really works on a fundamental level, completely building great technique from the ground up. My projection, dynamics, pitch, breathing, sustain, and overall technique had a dramatic transformation for the better. I also didn't realize just how much it was possible to increase vocal range, but John's method will dramatically increase range. I can now consistently hit notes that I didn't think I was capable of before. I really can't imagine that you'd get these kinds of results from just any old vocal instructor. I did lessons for two years and consistently improved. The only reason I stopped doing lessons with him was because I moved away, otherwise I'd likely have continued for quite awhile. Highly recommended.

I have had a pleasure of studying with Evelyn La Quaif and I can confidently say that she is an…read moreoutstanding voice teacher. Her expertise, patience, and personalized approach have helped me grow tremendously as a singer.Evelyn has a deep understanding of vocal technique, from breath control and resonance to diction and pitch accuracy. Whether preparing for the roles she equips students with the tools to perform confidently, including stage presence and emotional expression. Her guidance will help you unlock your full vocal potential. Highly recommended!

I am a practicing physician and a perpetual student of singing. For more than fifty years, I have…read morebeen continuously taking vocal lessons from many professional singers. I typically switched after three years when my progress would plateau after the same study routines. I have been studying with Miss Evelyn LaQuaif for the past 20 years and am happily surprised that in my mid-seventies, I am singing my very best and still improving. Most of my previous teachers gave me metaphoric inspiration, as I would hopelessly imitate their better voices. But how could I get there? Miss LaQuaif is the only one who taught me the physical mechanics of good singing. She offers details that are palpable and teaches hands on: "Belly breathing...use your ribs...your tongue is too loose...guide your voice with your hand...oh, you forgot to rest..." Miss LaQuaif is a multi-talented artist that has that rare talent and sensitivity to feel and guide the students' muscle coordination -- minute details of tongue, palate, throat, and diaphragm that are invisible to ordinary people's external observation. She has the ear and mental conception for what is naturally beautiful in the student's voice. Her method of teaching is creative and often changing. The result: a strengthening of the singing muscles and shedding counterproductive habits that have stood in the student's way. Throw in a little psychology, human empathy, and a profound respect of the art of singing -- then you may sense what Miss LaQuaif is like as a teacher. -JCWM

I dropped off my electric guitar for a set up and browsed the vinyl collection while I was there…read more Decent collection of old and new releases. The set up was good and very fairly priced - not many places (none, maybe?) come to mind where you can drop off your axe and listen to records while drinking coffee. They're definitely getting my business from now on.

I am the owner of a 1966 zenith stereo console. the turntable has not been working for several…read moreyears and I was having a hard time finding anyone who specializes in old turntables. I contacted ted velykis the owner of the collingswood music store. he came to my house to assess and possibly repair the turntable. He was courteous and knowledgeable and 2 weeks later I now have a functioning turntable and can play my old records once again. thank you ted