Michelle Shuttleworth Towler Voice Studio

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Take singing lessons online with a teacher from one of NYC's premiere singing teachers! Michelle Shuttleworth Towler’s most recent students include a Tony nominated musical theater performer, a dancer about to make her Broadway debut, a singer-songwriter in LA and non-professional voice students around the world. And she's looking forward to teaching YOU next! Since the start of teaching privately in New York in 2007, her students have been cast professionally in Broadway shows, tours, parks and cruises, and film and television in NYC and regionally. Michelle's younger students have been accepted to NYC performing arts high schools including LaGuardia and Frank Sinatra and sung in high level performances ranging from the Carnegie Hall Pops Gala, musicals for the NY Gilbert and Sullivan Players to the the prestigious National Children's Chorus. While helping her students fine tune their musical artistry, Michelle makes vocal health a top priority. Michelle has taken part in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mentorship Program. She spends time observing otolaryngologists, speech pathologists and singing specialists at the NYU Voice Center, attends panels at Weill Cornell and hears vocal cases presented at Columbia University Medical Center. In addition to teaching, Michelle was a co-founder/owner of Footlights Entertainment, an NYC-based company providing live entertainment for high end private and corporate events. She served as Director of the Buck Hill Sky Top Music Festival Educational Outreach Program, which delivers high quality arts education to students in the Pocono Mountain area. Michelle has also taught at the Pittsburgh Musical Theater Conservatory and Applause Theatrical Workshops in NYC and Westchester, where she served as Director of their Summer Theater Program. She recently taught Singing courses for the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan and Broadway Training Center.

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Hired 2 times

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18 years in business

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SunClosedMon10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Angela D.

Oct 3, 2018

Before I started voice lessons with Michelle, I had not done any vocal training and had only really been singing within the confines of my room. When I met her for a consultation, I instantly felt that she was the person that could actually help move me towards my singing goals because she knew exactly what I needed work on and how to address the many issues I had in terms of singing - range, breathing and support to name a few. Michelle is sooo good at determining what you need to work on and is extremely thorough in her breakdown of solutions that it becomes so much easier to tackle each problem and feel progress. My experience in class has been very insightful and enjoyable and since meeting her, I have been able to build the confidence I used to lack as she has been so genuinely supportive of me and has never shown any ounce of doubt in what I can do. I have grown and learned so much (and am still learning!) and I am very happy I have her to guide me in this pursuit as it is important to have someone who truly believes in you and has a genuine concern for your wellbeing. There aren’t enough praises in this world to give her because she really is a wonderful teacher. Taking lessons with her is, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Anthony P.

Nov 2, 2018

I had always wanted to sing, but I didn't have the confidence that I could actually sing. I remember being scared to death to go to the first lesson. The fact that Michelle was so warm and welcoming right away allowed me to relax. She made a point to stress what I was doing right when we began our basic exercises. My confidence increased, and after only the first four classes I noticed improvement. Michelle remembers your tendencies and can get you to see and correct things that may be holding you back. She knows how to get you to produce sound in a way that will further your development. Three and a half years later, after maybe 100 lessons or so, the improvement I have noticed is dramatic. I have sung for my mother, my father, complete strangers, and friends. I have developed the awareness to correct myself when I practice on my own. This is invaluable because, as Michelle has told me repeatedly, the more your practice, and practice knowledgeably, the greater your improvements. What it has done for my confidence and how it has changed my life is impossible to put into words, but you'll understand it after your first month of lessons.

Paul P.

Oct 4, 2018

Michelle Towler is truly a fantastic voice teacher. She is both insightful and knowledgeable – she can quickly surmise what issues may be affecting a student’s vocal production/singing, and then, just as quickly, show the student myriad ways to overcome said issue. She is also genuinely caring and thoughtful. Lessons are fun. The dynamic she cultivates is one of problem-solving (i.e. How can we achieve the goals that we have set for ourselves? How can we reproduce the advances we have made?). I was a TERRIBLE singer, and now, because Michelle’s patience and our hard work together, I’m… pretty awesome. I have known Michelle for almost fifteen years, and she is a great friend.

Melanie A.

Oct 3, 2018

From the moment I walked into the studio for my first lesson, I knew I was in for a treat with such a lovely vocal teacher as Michelle. In the last two years since that encouraging moment, I have made more progress than I ever could have imagined. Despite taking voice lessons for over 6 years when I lived in California, I felt that I had hardly improved. Because of this, my confidence levels were at an all-time-low. However, in only two years taking lessons with Michelle, I have gone from what I used to consider zero talent to actually genuinely believing that I can sing. Two years with her has, by and large, completely eclipsed the six years I spent with my previous teacher. We have worked to eliminate my old habits in an incredibly focused and scientific way that I as a medical student really respond to. She enthusiastically takes the time to understand what teaching tactics lead to my best singing outcomes, and I am so thankful that with her help I have regained my confidence in singing.

Kathryn P.

Feb 6, 2019

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Pop • Rock • Country • 30 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the voice coach

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Michelle Shuttleworth Towler

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
SPECIAL: Monthly package of 4 45-minute lessons for $499 Monthly package of 4-60 minute lessons for $599 ONLINE LESSONS: 30 minutes: $85 45 minutes: $130 60 minutes: $160
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Whether you are a professional looking to polish your technique, a student working on college auditions or an amateur who wants to sing for fun, Michelle can help you find your best voice! Michelle specializes in creating highly customized lesson plans centered around your individual voice and goals. Her teaching style is based on developing awareness, understanding and control of the vocal instrument, making students better able to assess and approach singing issues. Focus is always placed on vocal technique and healthy sound production but your objectives may vary: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Vocal Technique Maintaining Vocal Health Expansion of Range Breath Support Building Audition Book Repertoire Audition Prep Shifting from Legit Technique to Contemporary Technique Singing for Actors Singing for Dancers Performance Techniques Reading Music
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Michelle is a member of: NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and NYSTA (New York Singing Teachers Association). She holds a BFA in Musical Theater Performance from Point Park University.

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