Dawn Winiarz Voice | Singing Lessons & Vocal Technique — Local services in New York

I started taking singing lessons with Dawn at the beginning of the summer, and I had never taken a vocal lesson before. I felt that my voice was very low and “airy”, with not much room for improvement. Yet, I always had a passion for music and singing. Through understanding my concerns, Dawn was able to turn them around and help me find the strength in my voice. She moved at my own pace, and gradually introduced new concepts as my voice began to improve. She was intuitive and observant, and nothing slid by her! I really valued how honest Dawn was when providing feedback. It was always constructive, and encouraged me to rid of bad habits and incorporate productive techniques. When something didn’t sound or feel right with my voice, I could trust that Dawn was able to find the specific problem area, and precisely show me how to fix it. I felt that after each lesson I was leaving with a tool kit of tips and techniques that I could use for future practice! Lessons were structured by starting with warm-ups. Dawn provided me with excellent recordings of these that I used at home to accelerate the development of my voice. Following warm-ups we would sing all different kinds of songs. I would bring in some songs that I thought were too hard, or out of my range, and Dawn was able to break down the technique and help me learn them. Through the variety of songs, I was able to incorporate more range and continue to build tone and support.

Dawn was always happy to answer my questions and continued to work with me from a far when I had to return back to Canada. She truly listens to what you want to get out of lessons with her, and helps you set your goals accordingly. Weather it may be your passion for singing, to help you with a problem area, or for professional development, I have no doubt that Dawn will be helpful and effective. Dawn is by far the most passionate, knowledgeable and supportive teacher that one could ask for. I highly recommend singing...

Dawn is one of the (if not THE) most insightful and thoughtful teachers I've ever encountered in any field. I can attest that, without question, she will turn your determination and willpower into singing abilities. You can't come to her expecting any magic, but she will both push you and most importantly be completely honest with you so that you can realistically assess your current skill and future goals. If you've got problems with that then steer clear and find someone who will pat you on the back and take your money. Dawn is for those who really want to learn the correct and, for me at least, difficult way. You get out what you put in, but with Dawn you get more. I've never met anyone with such an ability to understand exactly what it is I need to be working on to grow stronger every day. She has an uncanny empathy for voice. She can verbalize and hint at things that I cannot even begin to describe as they are happening in my voice, and it makes the journey feel much more clear and that much more enjoyable/mind-blowing. If you want to do things correctly and under the guidance of a true and rare expert, take lessons from Dawn. I had absolute ZERO singing ability, I sounded terrible and worse, I had no idea why... Dawn has guided me into my true voice which I never knew was there. Plus, I now know how to train myself to not fall back into...

I came to Dawn's vocal studio with Muscle Tension Dysphonia. My tension was so severe on gigs that hitting notes I could normally sing had become a struggle, and it was quite frustrating to say the least. In just eight sessions, Dawn had turned me towards a completely different trajectory. Her deep understanding of vocal mechanics and her targeted exercises, made a profound difference in releasing the tightness in my neck and jaw. What impressed me most was Dawn's ability to pinpoint the exact sources of my tension (as well as my bad habits) and provide clear, actionable steps to address them. Not only have I regained my previous vocal range, but my voice now feels freer and more resonant than before. Dawn's professionalism is truly unmatched, yet she also creates a supportive and encouraging learning environment. If you're struggling with muscle tension, looking to expand your vocal capabilities, or simply want to learn from a knowledgeable and effective teacher, I wholeheartedly recommend Dawn. She is truly...