"The best thing ever!"

Paul Cooper

"Wow!"      

Trudy Rosen

"I'm going to be on American Idol!"

Belinda Colley

"Wow!"

Trudy Rosen

"ILana is an incredibly organized and generous teacher."

Yutaka Pianing

"Thank you for telling me to 'trust'."

Sakeria

"This connection feels 'meant to be.' "

Becca Parsons

"A friend recommended this singing school. I couldn't be happier!.."

Rema Monte

"I'm just so glad to work out my vocal issues. I'm finally singing free"

K. Grant

"I feel like I can be my own person. My voice has definitely improved, and the new approaches she has taught me have been valuable."

Nedge Guercin

"I've never had better guidance with my voice."

Shae Fiol

There is no one who makes me sing better."

Mike K.

"I never thought I would have the voice I have now"

Stacie Aamon

"I am really pleased. VWMS has provided me with great direction. I trust ILana's advice regarding the decisions I need to make."

Francesca Vaccari

"Of all the approaches I've studied, this is the greatest by far ."

Christy Thompson

"I really needed it. My voice has improved 100%."

Chris Jeremy

"She teaches you great technique, but also makes sure you find your own voice."

Afua Addo

"I am grateful for the progress, upon a friend's recommendation, I am now with one of the best vocal teachers I've ever had. "

Cherie Lily

"Every lesson I come out feeling..this is so worth it!"

Dayna Lynn

"Out of sight."

Eric Johnson

"So personable."

Mike Boyd

"The "X"Factor - teaching wise."

Fritz Celestin

"Ecstatic teaching - and I went to Harvard."

T. Kamuraa

"...the best vocal teachers in Nyc"

K. Fuqua

"I had always wanted to sing, but I didn't believe I could do it."

Stacie Aamon

"I have access to notes, tones and textures in my voice I never even knew - existed."

Danielle Parente

"Mission Impossible, achieved-;)"

Evelyn Seal

"I was a rapper and now sing on everything."

Semaj

"I love this training! It was so easy to put into my performance."

Terrell Winder

"The best vocal teacher I've had."

Meredith J.

"I am now in confident control of my range."

Shu

"Mesmerizing, thought provoking lessons..."

Erika S.

"I know more about who I can entertain, and as an artist."

Yvonne J.

"I can't say enough. I am always bragging about my teacher to my friends."

Nadine Michel

"I took two songwriting workshops with the school that provided me with the tools, techniques and confidence to harness my style, craft and productivity."

Danielle Parente

"It was so much fun!"

Nadine Michel

"Thank you for providing the opportunity to and for others."

Sakeria

"ILana Martin means business."

Shae Fiol

Private Instruction – available upon request

The Vocal Workout Singing School private voice instruction semester programs are designed specifically to strengthen the natural singer – how to sing with vocal power, voice dynamics, increased vocal range,
vocal pro placement, and advanced body breathing from the diaphragm. The musical ear is trained with voice exercises in gospel singing to diversify melody and R&B/Soul style, Gospel Singing, or Rock/Pop, and
vocal warm up exercises are taught to fortify and enhance voice placement and overall vocal fitness. You will sing with power, uplift and exhibit freedom in your voice, learn how to sing holistically and establish vocal dynamics and pliability, and align the voice in each intensive ‘me singing’ – 45-minute session.

Duo Instruction – available upon referral request

The Vocal Workout Singing School private voice instruction described above can be taken in Duos, together with a partner recommended who has similar strengths and weaknesses in voice technique. These
classes combine study to learn effectively in a camaraderie inspired semester-long commitment. Many duo partners extend the life of their commitment many times over and gain more vocal power and finesse
through experiencing their partner’s successes in addition to one’s own voice work.

Duo Instruction is quite a unique option and an advanced example of a vocal pro or novice finding his/her own voice in music instruction. Learn how to sing from the natural sound of the voice within, during
each intensive lesson. Be amazed to explore your singing free, open and masterfully as the semester sessions free the voice, and its power – transformative. – 45-minute session.

Beg. I – Vocal Basics

The Vocal Workout Singing School group classes in singing free are designed to teach the basics to a singer new to voice training but experienced in using their voice as a pro. Learn to expand the
breath, increase your range and how to sing with less effort in this dynamic technique class. Experience our highly professional vocal trainer, who attends to voice lessons with compassion and enthusiasm.
Apply voice warm up exercises to your routine for singing with natural gifted grace, and embody our principle of ‘me singing’ – with style and ease.

Taught by one of our group instructors – Aisha Mike.

Int. II

The Vocal Workout Singing School group classes are designed for state of the art voice training for the aspiring singer or recording artist. Vocalists with gifted talent enter the program and learn to excel as
voice exercises are taught and mastered. Learn how to sing with power – prepare your ‘It’s Me – Singing’ voice for the challenge of a career. Sing the 3 songs that most challenge you – and have fun
preparing them for audition and vocal audition season in Spring and Summer. Learn to sing with intervals to “fit” your voice and how to sing to “own” the song.

Learn to sing by recording your voice to your advantage, and perform key songs in your show in front of the class. Take advantage of these voice lessons to formulate the strategy that will guide you in your pursuit to become relevant as a vocal pro for audiences that follow and reward your authentic sound. Receive powerful instruction, vocal warm up exercises and enjoy a career path that will be sustainable and a celebration.

Taught by our Owner Ilana Martin.

Archetypal Songwriting Program for Singers – by Invitation only-

The Vocal Workout Singing School group archetypal song-writing program is an advanced example of a student finding her own voice in “It’s Me – Singing !” For the enjoyment of our private vocal instruction
students only, who are invited by a vocal instructor to the program, and then receive an opportunity to explore archetypes from their personal experience, learn how to craft and write authentic songs that express the singer’s power and agility with words. Practice story and learn to sing melody, rhyme and phrases in an interpretation of your unique singer-songwriter edge. Become a vocal pro – uplift your career thinking. Learn to write songs all the while enhancing each performance with original voice work tailored to you.

Taught by our Owner, Ilana Martin.

Int. II: Interpretation

The Vocal Workout Singing School group classes on Repertoire and Interpretation with Cheryl Pepsii Riley allow you to improvise your voice, explore each melody with gospel singing power and sharpen your ear. By learning the Vocal Workout Technique and becoming aware of your body through breath work, you will be the closest you’ve been to the best voice that is you! The voice will soar to high notes with less effort and be able to build a song from start to finish – intervallic phrasing, syncopated feel, running and riffing the voice are the emphasis in this powerful sound making voice class. Increase vocal range, whether you have a gospel sound, pop/rock vocals, or soul vocals edge, feel confident on stage expressing your own unique singing, as you study with our famous and mind-blowing vocal instructor. Accompanist provided. Pre-requisite Audition or 1-yr Private instruction.

Taught by the phenomenal Cheryl Pepsi Riley.