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Additionally, my goal is to shape a strong performer by encouraging thorough analysis of text and character as it relates to specific repertoire, and exploring how acting is tied indelibly with tone and phrasing. Answer me, 'so what'? What are you communicating? Realizing that the intention is forever and inexorably enmeshed with the intensity and vice versa is an important part of that communication. What does the text give you in addition to existing notes and rhythms? How is the intensity of this text aided by dynamics, color, tone, balance, etc.? I will challenge my students to consider the Why in addition to the How and instead of the How Impressive. |
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I had untapped potential when I entered Erica’s studio, and I knew it. I was always a "singer," but completely of my own accord. Erica was everything I had hoped for in a vocal coach at Ithaca College. She taught me technique and placement for belting, and in my experience, teachers are afraid to venture into this recently necessary vocal style. After two short months I remember returning home and a friend was shocked at my growth. With a few simple yet diligent exercises, I freed up layer after layer of my vocal capability. I’m still growing, and I can feel it at every lesson, but I now have a vocal confidence I never dreamed of when I began. That’s actually my favorite part of Erica; she inspires confidence in my voice and my person. She has become one of my greatest collegiate mentors and friends, and I am so lucky to have found such a perfect match in a voice teacher.

Going to Erica for voice lessons was the best decision I made during my time at Ithaca College. I went in with a solid foundation and Erica helped me grow and flourish from there. She showed me my full potential and expanded my technique. Not only was going to Erica healthy for my voice, but it was also healthy for my soul. I looked forward to my weekly lessons because I knew it was going to be a cathartic experience. I’d learn and I’d heal. Not only is Erica a superb voice teacher, but also she is a true friend. Erica Steinhagen is as good as it gets.

Erica is a phenomenal voice teacher. She has the combination of two very important (and very hard to come by) qualities - not only is she smart, she is also very personable. In a voice teacher, this is pure gold. Erica helped me develop my voice and performing abilities immensely during my time at Ithaca College. She worked with my maturing voice, helping me to gain range and learn proper vocal technique. She improved my vocal health, expanded my repertoire, and most importantly, increased my confidence. She encouraged ability I didn't even know I had! And I had a blast every single lesson. The skills that Erica taught me have been invaluable in my professional career.