Beginning Basics

“ILana is an incredibly generous and organized teacher, and she’s got a free spirit. She has an extensive knowledge of the music industry and is committed to the mastery of her craft. She is a brilliant songwriter. ”

Yutaka Pianing

“I am learning so much with the VWMS that this is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made thus far. You are providing the opportunity to and for others, and thank you for telling me to ‘trust’.”

Sakeria Williams

“I have never had more fun, singing in any situation, in my life. The Vocal Workout is a total blast and extremely transformational.”

-Victoria Eastman

“I love working with Ilana Martin. She is a dedicated, professional teacher who doesn’t compromise and tells you the truth without reservation.”

-Kerri Williams

“She is one of the best vocal teachers I’ve had. I’m really blessed to have her as a teacher. I’ve been here for six years and couldn’t find a teacher. In college, my esteem in my voice got stripped. The teachers wanted you to sing like them, or they didn’t care. ILana is nurturing, caring. She doesn’t want you to conform to what she sings.
She wants you to be your own person. Every lesson I come out feeling like it is so worth it! My voice has definitely improved, and the new approaches she has taught me have been very valuable.”

-Nedge Guercin

“I have definitely seen an improvement. Singing is something I have always been passionate about. I love that it’s the full package. I talk about meeting with management and producers and feel that that is something unique that VWMS offers — something that is not provided at other schools where you are just asked to do exercises or sing a song. VWMS has provided me with a great direction. I trust Ilana’s advice regarding the decisions I need to make.”

- Francesca Vaccari

Intermediate

“ILana is nurturing, caring. Every lesson I come out feeling like it is so worth it! My voice has definitely improved, and the new approaches she has taught me have been very valuable.”

-Peri Taylor

“She is one of the best vocal teachers I’ve had. I’m really blessed to have her as a teacher. I’ve been here for six years and couldn’t find a teacher. In college, my esteem in my voice got stripped. The teachers wanted you to sing like them, or they didn’t care.

-Nedge Guercin

“She doesn’t want you to conform to what she sings. She wants you to be your own person.”

-Crystal Devone

“The concepts at the Vocal Workout are amazing. I have never had things broken down to me the way it was during my first six lessons. I have never sounded the same and added nearly an octave to my formerly ailing vocal range. I feel so lucky to have been recommended by a friend to study here.”

-Michael White

“I am amazed. I look back on what I used to sound like, it’s not even the same person.”

-Nadine Michel

“I love that it’s the full package. I talk about meeting with management and producers and feel that that is something unique that VWMS offers — something that is not provided at other schools where you are just asked to perform exercises and sing a song. VWMS has provided me with a great direction. I trust the good advice regarding the decisions I need to make.”

-Francesca Vaccari

“Working with ILana has definitely improved my voice dramatically. She is excited about my project, which makes me excited about it. Of all the teachers I’ve studied with, she is the greatest by far. She is a very special teacher — she lights up the room.”

- Christy Thompson

Advanced

“When I came to the Vocal Workout Singing School I had always wanted to sing, but I didn’t believe I could. I was a rapper and successful. I would never have known the range, quality, or true nature of my voice without this school. I am eternally grateful. I never thought I would have the voice I have now.”

-Stacie Aamon

“Ilana Martin means business!

She whipped me into shape in no time for my debut album release! She pays attention to detail and cares about the whole person, and enriched my natural style. I now have the strength to command my voice
for an entire show from my first breath to my last note. I’ve never had better guidance with my voice and I’m positive that her world class instruction is unsurpassed from NYC to LA.”

-Shae Fiol

“ILana and The Vocal Workout definitely have improved my voice and increased my confidence level. Extremely style oriented lessons – very helpful.”

-Javier Stevens

“I am working on a new album based on the notes and direction I was given during my study with two teachers at VWMS. They are passionate, dedicated people, who can sing circles around all their students
themselves. I have had a blast learning more about my own creativity and unique abilities, and have sharper focus and more clarity to what I choose to sing.”

-Afua Addo

“I feel as if I have encountered a virtuoso of singing school teaching. I have studied under some remarkable people – at Harvard and elsewhere – in many areas in college and business school life, but as a vocalist, I feel I
have come across unmatchable teaching.”

-Shu

“When I was looking to extend my vocal range and gain more control over my voice, a friend recommended ILana Martin and The Vocal Workout Singing School. I can honestly say that I got everything I was seeking and far more. Not only do I now have knowledge of good breath and posture but I also have access to notes, tones and textures in my voice that I never even knew existed. It also helped me build my confidence by providing me with feedback and the even occasionally with a much needed pep talk! ILana Martin really cares about her students and believes in their success providing all the knowledge she has to nourish their careers. I also 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