"Heidi Skok may be the major voice of the next century."

—The Journal Newspapers (VA)

SKOK STUDIO TESTIMONIALS

When asked to give comments about their experiences with Heidi Skok as their voice teacher, the students' responded with unwaveringly enthusiastic and positive testimonials . We've included just a few of their remarks below.

For more information about lessons with Heidi Skok, please contact skokstudio@gmail.com.

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"After just one lesson with Heidi, I knew I had to continue to study with her. She was able to improve my vocal technique significantly in only one hour!

"Heidi opened up her home and free time for me on the weekend where I would have the most wonderful, inspiring lessons. Heidi has always helped me to sing in a very healthy way and has always advised the correct repertoire for my voice type, which is absolutely essential.

"She flew to Washington, D.C., several times to support me in my performances. There is no way I would have survived singing all those different and challenging roles if I hadn’t been taught a really solid, healthy, vocal technique by Heidi."

—Claudia Huckle, Mezzo-Soprano
Leipzig Oper, Santa Fe Opera, Washington National Opera

"Not only is she a wonderfully solid instructor of vocal technique, but also a selfless mentor and motivator. In just those few short months I was able to gain invaluable knowledge about singing, the business of performing, and the importance of self-confidence. Never before have I had a teacher so committed to helping me succeed in any way she could."

—Sarah Klopfenstein, Mezzo-Soprano
University of Kentucky, Teaching Assistant
Kentucky Opera, Young Artist 2009-2010

"When I first began to work with her, we took on the daunting task of restructuring my technique so that I could find vibrato in my voice, and she approached this with energy, imagination, and faith that she, and by extension I, could achieve anything with a rigorous work ethic."

—Sophie Delphis
New England Conservatory

"She is such an inspiration to her students...strong, determined, focused, demanding, and full of enthusiasm for the expectancy of good.  As a teacher, Professor Skok knows how to build a voice.... I was a musical theatre performer, and she has taken a voice that had some serious issues, and turned it into an instrument that has poise, balance, strength, beauty and presence in the classical world, much more than I had ever thought possible.  I am more confident about presenting myself in the world of opera now..."

—Mia Krishnaswami
Boston, MA

"Heidi Skok's teaching, enthusiasm, and compassion for the art of singing took me from being a mediocre performer to being on the verge of professionalism. She was able to help me connect my body with my sound, and then polish that sound, proving her ability as a master teacher."

—Randyn Miller
New England Conservatory graduate

[A report from a colleague on one of Skok's high school student's performances at a competition:] "Rachel absolutely blew the judge away! He said to her, 'WOW!' and told her he could not tell her anything to improve upon. When I heard it, to me it did not sound like a 15-year-old girl. She sang in an auditorium that was fairly large (not the Met though!) and the walls vibrated! She said it was the best she had ever done and she wanted to cry right there on stage. Her teacher came out and said to me that Rachel shocked everyone with her voice and that she will go as far with her singing as she wants to go. I am so happy for her... I just thought I'd share this with you. Her voice has changed so much since she has been with you. Thank you so very much, Heidi!'

—Caren

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Heidi teaches privately at two locations in New York:

Skype lessons and Intensives

• WORLD-WIDE: Lessons and practice-sessions available world-wide via Skype and webcam.
  
  
• INTENSIVES*: Lesson intensives available at Heidi's Albany location.  Lodging and food provided, all for the regular hourly rate.

  *Intensive lesson: An intense amount of concentrated study, strongly technically-based.  Food and lodging for the student are provided. Minimum of two lessons must be booked in order for it to be an intensive.

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To inquire about singing lessons or to request a lesson time,
please e-mail Miss Skok's teaching assistant at skokstudio@gmail.com.

For Skype voice lessons (rates and payment), click here.

Photos by Albany Times Union and Danny Ghitis, St. Petersburg Times (Read the full article here).