I've been studying with Juliana Snapper for almost a whole year now, so it's about time I wrote her the raving(ly awesome) review she deserves! For some background, I'd been an armchair/car/shower singer with an occasional choral participation, but extremely shy since childhood. More recently that shyness has been easing and I've been performing as a soloist with my synagogue, and I'm pursuing changing to a cantorial career. I was looking to take my lifetime of raw, hodgepodge singing into a honed skill, to have more control over my sound, to expand my range, and to learn how to sing properly. I'll just start by saying that in the almost-year since I've been working with Juliana, my congregation has noticed and commented on the dramatic improvement. They always send my teacher their highest regards, though they have never met her. Juliana has taught me how to manage my stress levels, how to identify when tension is limiting the freedom of my voice, how to sing in my high register (with which I was never very comfortable before), and how to breathe properly for singing. She's an efficient and colorful teacher, who seems to know exactly how to describe the sometimes very abstract things you need to do to be breathing and singing properly. She has coached me through letting my head hang until my neck tension releases and you can hear the difference in the sound I produce. Whether you take a 1-hour or 30-minute (like me) lesson with Juliana, every minute is worth it. I can't recommend her more highly, it is simply not possible. I would describe her coaching as life- and career-changing for me. If you have questions about anything I've written here, by all means feel free to contact me through Yelp. I'm happy to explain to anyone why I think that studying with Juliana is an incredible opportunity. If you love your voice and seek to improve, she will help you identify and meet your goals. Cheryl Katz read more

I hadn't sung in over 20 years, but I finally got up the courage to try again. After looking for a few weeks, I decided to try out the offer for the free consultation. I went in with no expectations, and came out with a renewed joy in singing! Juliana clearly loves what she does, and she does it brilliantly - and that can't help but flow over into how I learn and how safe I feel to try something new and sound stupid! Her teaching style is amazingly effective and solid in technique. Don' get me wrong, she will challenge you and give you quite a workout. But in the end, you'll be amazed and how far you've come. I can't thank her enough for bringing back these amazing colors into my life. Take her up on her offer. You'll see what I mean. read more

I've been going to Juliana for almost a full year and I love the way my voice sounds now. Each lesson I've paid per class. Juliana has always had this option in her scheduling tool (the one in the link on her page). In fact, she even gives you an option to "pay later with cash" when you book the appointment! So idk what jasmine is talking about. I practice a lot with videos on YouTube but one lesson with Juliana feels like 10 of those videos. She teaches me something new in each lesson to and it makes a big difference over time. I'm going to miss her a lot when she moves overseas. Her approach is very personal and she knows how to provide a safe space to grow. Lastly, Jasmine has 5 yelp reviews posted. And 5/5 reviews are 1 star. She's just a bear with a sore arse. read more

I originally sought out Juliana to help conquer my fear of singing...in front of other that is. Her professional and playful style of teaching made that easy. Since then I have explored bringing more and more sound into my life and my teaching. I am forever grateful to have worked with Juliana and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their vocal instrument...from the fearful to the already free flowing! I would also recommend you check out her performance work. POWERFUL! read more

If you're reading this because you're looking for a voice coach...schedule a lesson with Juliana now! As soon as I walked into her studio, we plunged right in and I learned more in 30 minutes than I had in months. As a novice singer, I'd been trying a variety of singing programs including lessons, with little success until I met Juliana. I'm singing in a band, and everyone notices the difference in my voice now. I've taped my lessons on my phone, referring to them over and over. Lessons with Juliana are fun and jam packed with helpful tips and guidance. I also had the pleasure of catching one of her performances...amazing!!! read more

Great place to explore your capability and develop a great sense of self awareness. When I first started my classes with Juliana, about a month ago, she was very precise and dedicated to teach me whatever I was focusing on learning about singing. Along with the challenges of overcoming myself as a singer, Juliana's unique and creative way to teach made our classes fun and mind blowing! I Highly recommend it! :) read more

Juliana Snapper is absolutely the best instructor I've had for anything - not just for voice and not just for music, and I've been fortunate to have some excellent instructors. She is one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on the human voice and singing and demonstrates that every lesson. I've studied with her for about 9 months now and have clearly only scratched the surface of what she knows. I came to her with some experience in singing. I had been in a band at one time and had studied voice for a couple of years with another instructor. (Unknown to me, she had also studied with Juliana and she was an excellent teacher in her own right.) In addition to being an expert in her field, Juliana will work with you on whatever you want to work on. She does not confine students to a particular style. If you desire to explore areas you've never tried, she's a great resource for that as well. I came to her singing mostly rock of one kind or another. I'm now working on some opera and have done jazz, too. She does not focus on the voice alone, she also teaches musicianship. It's hard for me to describe what that means exactly but she'll help you get the most out of your abilities and any piece you're interested in. It involves phrasing, dynamics, tempo, and texture but there's more to it than that. Besides all that, Juliana's teaching style is non-judgmental, kind, enthusiastic, and generous. To put it simply, she's a very nice person, very easy to work with. If you've had bad experiences with instructors before, give her a try. read more

Simply said, Juliana is amazing. I started seeing her for voice lessons a few years ago. I maybe had a 3 octave range at best and my breathing was completely off. With her expertise, guidance and technical knowledge, in a matter of a month, I pushed my range to nearly 5 octaves, sing songs I never thought possible and even more so, I was able to sing these songs publicly! She has given me the confidence and the knowledge to pursue the possibilities of my voice. I look forward to every single lesson. read more

I'm so glad I found Juliana. Her positive approach makes each session joyful as we explore what my voice can do that day. I love how open she is and how knowledgeable about how the voice works. She's also very gentle, so when I'm not at my best, there's room for that too. I could tell a difference in my voice after 2 months- more resonance and just a bigger sound in general. I got confirmation of this with a recent solo performance. My confidence is growing, and I look forward to further explorations! read more

I wish I could give SVS more than 5 stars! Like the other reviewers, I've had absolutely the most amazing experience working with Juliana. I found her studio on Yelp about 6 mos ago. I always wanted to learn how to sing--even if it was just for myself in the car. The techniques Juliana uses have absolutely transformed my voice. I can't believe how quickly my voice has so dramatically improved. I've literally gone into sessions (several times now) with songs I loved but couldn't sing, and walked out 45 minutes later hitting notes I didn't think we're possible. Juliana is positive, encouraging, and professional, and she constantly challenges me to reach beyond my own expectations. She is an exquisitely talented artist and instructor--I highly recommend her studio. read more

I have had several lessons with Juliana Snapper over the past year and she has helped me immensely to develop my voice and learn about what I am capable of musically. She is incredibly talented and has a fun and comfortable way of teaching that has literally helped me to find my own voice, with wonderful effects that translate to every aspect of my life. I have joined a large chorus and have even been offered a solo, and I owe it all to Juliana's coaching. I think she could help anyone who wants to hone their skills and develop their vocal instrument. She truly is the best voice coach anywhere! read more

Juliana is not only an incredible teacher but a mentor as well. She puts you at ease, but at the same time, pushes your limits! At her studio you are in your own comfort zone. She will also make song recommendations for your vocal range. read more

Her teaching style is so intuitive and easy to follow. Just took my first lesson for an hour and scheduled my next immediately after!

I would not recommend this place to anyone. This teacher changes directions and doesn't ask the group to let her know if not enough people are coming to the class until the last minute. She takes people's money for 3 classes and then doesn't let them know via their text or email that the date has changed. This is not ethical. Why are you taking people's money without earning it? Why not do the pay per class like every other voice teacher does. I couldn't take it anymore. So I eat the 60+ dollars, so to speak. read more

I am a bass player currently in a band. I want to be able to sing one song and harmonize on a couple of others, and don't feel I'm doing my best. I have a very focused and limited goal. Juliana - in 30 minutes - helped me more than multiple 'lessons' with another 'teacher' years ago. Maybe it's me - I know what I want to accomplish and it's very specific - but I really appreciate not being made to do standard stuff and instead receiving her undivided attention on me, and what I want to accomplish. I agree with other reviewers. She helps you intuitively FEEL what she is saying/asking you to do. I have a 1.5 octave range in the tenor region! We weren't setting out to increase my range but I already added a note or two on the upper side. Thank you Juliana! read more

Happy we found Juliana on Yelp! Today was my daughter's trial lesson and right away I felt a welcoming spirit from her. Her cute studio is in a convenient location on Adam's ave and it's the perfect intimate setting for an aspiring musician to work on their craft. It's only our first visit with Juliana and I can already tell that she is passionate about helping her students find their voice. My daughter is extremely introverted and so shy but Juliana with her warm aura was able to get her comfortable enough to open up. I can see that Juliana wants to personalize and tailor my daughters lessons and that's important for us. At the end, she was able to encourage my daughter to take a leap of faith to do a piece for an audition that she would not feel comfortable doing otherwise and that's huge coming from my daughter being that she's very self conscious about her auditions. We are both looking forward to working with Juliana! read more

I've written a review for Juliana before, but it's been a couple of years, so I'm going to write another one. I have been singing with Juliana for 6 years and I have grown so much as a performer. I originally went to her because it had been a while since I had taken any sort of vocal/choir class and I needed to brush up my voice for auditions. I never considered singing my strongest aspect back then. I considered myself a musical theatre dancer who could sing and act, but dance was always my strong point. Taking lessons with Juliana has changed my mind set about myself as a performer. I have now done shows where I am not a featured dancer, but a featured singer. After singing with her, I will now also tell people (and admit to myself) that I am a good singer (something that I would never let myself admit before) and it has taken my auditions and performances to a much higher level. I still get nervous when I sing, but with the training that I have gotten with Juliana, I now know how to ride out the nervousness and use it to my advantage. I also no longer beat myself up if I mess up in an audition or performance, because she has taught me that its OK to make mistakes and that it doesn't mean I'm a bad performer. She will also push you to be better. Sometimes I slack and she has always reeled me back in and set me back on the right track. I have never had a bad lesson with her. I recommend Juliana to everyone who is interested in voice lessons. A number of my friends are taking lessons with her now, after I convinced them to come to a lesson with me. I've taken with other vocal teachers but have never gotten the results that I have with Juliana. read more

I'm a singer songwriter who has been performing solo and in bands for the past 17 years. I'd never taken voice lessons and wanted to become stronger singer and better understand my voice as an instrument. Juliana helped me do this. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I left sessions feeling much more confident with what I had learned. My only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the studio itself was somewhat small and cluttered, but the overall experience was still tremendous. read more

Juliana is an incredible instructor. I am a teacher myself, and I am impressed with how supportive, encouraging, and engaging she is. I was nervous to begin vocal lessons, because I had no control of my voice and could barely recognize pitch in it, but she helped me become comfortable almost immediately and coached me to reach levels I never expected of myself. Even though I moved across country, I still book lessons with her over the internet. If you're considering taking vocal lessons, sign up with her. You'll wish you had done so sooner. read more