Ariella came into my life at just the right time. I went from being a "person who plays music" to a musician; and a "person who sings" to a singer. I. Am. A. Singer. I have learned, in my travels of becoming a musician - and I'm on a never-ending road - that confidence is of the utmost importance. I might argue the single most. From the girl who would have been to embarrassed to sing anything more than quietly at the campfire, today I have no qualms about being the soloist. Ariella is a part of that growth. Ariella is a fabulous cheerleader, a free spirit, a beautiful soul, who helped coach me to confidence. read more

My work with Ariella was life-changing. It had always felt excruciating to sing in front of other people--whether in groups or solo--and I knew that it was related to being witnessed in my authentic voice, period, whether speaking or singing. My work with Ariella was a process of coming into my body and voice while being gently held and guided. It catalyzed a year-long process of coming more authentically into myself than ever before, and it all started through the seemingly small practices of vocal warm ups, call and response, or just making noises with my mouth.  Ariella talks about one of her roles as a coach and guide being to offer unconditional love, and I agree. To listen closely enough to one's body to hear the sounds or movements that want to be expressed and to say YES to them--in spite of whatever fear or shame or other barrier exists there--is an act of unconditional love of the self. To be witnessed and held in that process equally will forever change you. Ariella's approach is gentle and intuitive, yet powerful. I loved that she let the wild nature of the body and voice lead the way.  People love tangible outcomes, so here's what changed for me concretely: I joined a choir and sang in a public performance (this was right before the pandemic or else I'd still be singing in choirs), I feel soooo much more comfortable singing publicly, I began creating weekly videos for my coaching business that I posted publicly and actually enjoyed making them, and I began writing and performing stand up comedy publicly. read more

I've coached with Ariella intermittently for the past several years, during some very difficult transitions in my life. She has always offered unique perspectives, empowering guidance, and practical tools for use between sessions. She has helped me to accept hard truths and move forward when I felt unable to do so. I have learned to advocate for myself and listen to my neglected inner child by connecting to my breath, my body, and nature. Ariella has also helped me to tackle specific vocal challenges with technical prowess, encouragement, and authenticity. I highly recommend Ariella for vocal empowerment and life coaching - just two of the many areas in which she offers outstanding support! read more

Ariella Forstein is a Master at bringing out the very best in one's voice. She is patient, supportive and non-judgmental, as a coach/teacher should be. Not only have I taken a couple of private vocal lessons from her but I have also received music business coaching from her, which proved to be tremendously helpful in gaining clarity as to what direction I needed to go with my music career! Her coaching was incredibly powerful, yet simple, with a lot of common sense advice. It took me to the next level with how I do business with my music! I've also gone to her workshops and have always felt empowered, clear, and more confident with my voice. I look forward to future workshops with Ariella and intend on continuing to learn more about the Ariella Approach. read more

I went to one of Ariella's Soul Singing Workshops more than a year ago and it still ranks as a truly important and empowering experience. And it was fun too. I am not a singer nor was I interested in learning to sing per se, I was just interested in exploring and connecting with my voice and seeing what came. It was cool. Cathartic, playful, inspiring and I actually felt comfortable. For someone who used to be afraid to sing even in a group, that says a lot. I highly recommend anything that Ariella is doing and I hope to get to more of her workshops. read more

I've had the pleasure of experiencing Ariella's singing performances at a couple different venues around town. Once was in a very large space with a large crowd - and let's just say her voice inspired a lot of dancing to take place! And her other performance I attended was in quite a different setting - a small, intimate coffee house. On both occasions I was amazed not only by her amazing voice, but her incredibly warm and radiant energy. You just cannot help but appreciate her personality. When I saw that she also teaches vocal empowerment workshops and classes, I knew I had to check it out. The workshop I attended was as I expected it might be, and even beyond. In an incredibly short amount of time, she managed to create a super fun atmosphere where everyone present felt inspired to explore, take some chances, and REALLY express themselves with their voices. And in ways that they likely had never done before. By the time the workshop was over, the feeling in the air was joy and exhileration, pure and simple. If you are looking for voice lessons, or curious about the "vocal empowerment" thing, you really MUST check out Ariella's class. read more

Ariella has the unique ability to tune into you when you sing/speak and pick up on the areas that are holding you back - a vocal empath of sorts. She's incredibly supportive and with great honesty and strength she leads her students to their own sense of vocal credibility. Her own voice is absolutely gorgeous to hear!! read more

Ariella is a lovely soul and beautiful person who offered me confident insight, tips, and strategies in each session to pinpoint what I was struggling with. She held me be accountable so I forged forward in the issues I brought to her. She provides intuitive direction. My favorite and most powerful moment with her was when I was sobbing about something that needed deep mourning. She said strongly, "You're not done crying, so I'm going to have to ask you to cry more." I'd never had anyone ask me that! I really needed that and I felt free to let 'er rip. Thanks Ariella, for the time spent together so far! read more