Michael Maricondi

Introduction: I offer more than singing lessons. My students here in New York City as well as Connecticut learn vocal technique and vocal performance, not just singing—anyone can sing. For the advanced students, I also provide repertoire management, specialized and focused vocal performance work on repertoire and audition preparation. I was trained in Bel Canto (often used by opera singers) and Linklater and am a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA. My students learn that singing should never hurt. It should be like a massage to the soul, the art of “getting out of your body’s way” in both breathing and sound production. Combining the Bel Canto style with Linklater technique, my system is beneficial to both the speaking and singing voices. What makes my studio different is that I take the time to teach my students about the vocal mechanisms—the muscles surrounding the larynx and how to protect, relax, and strengthen them—and how to move effortlessly from one vocal timbre to another it are standalone and unique for a long healthy career. Many of my students are working performers who come not only for vocal lessons but for focused work for their callbacks and auditions as well. My rates are reasonable and begin at $55.00 per hour. Multi-lesson packages are available.