Sheila Dugan Voice & Speech

This recommendation of Sheila Dugan could not come any more highly. She is an unparalleled teacher/coach. She is wonderful at fitting all sorts of learning styles and backgrounds. Sheila also has great personal skills. I have always felt at home and comfortable with her. I've learned much from Sheila Dugan about voice, music and life. more

I have had the unsurpassed joy of knowing and working with Sheila Dugan for nearly eight years (since I was twelve.) There are simply not enough superlatives to communicate her skills as teacher and vocal coach, both from technical and artistic standpoints. In 2004, three of twenty-four students accepted to study Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan (considered by many to be the best MT program in the nation) studied with Ms. Dugan. No other teacher in the program's history can make such a boast. The true value, however, of my lessons with Sheila is that I have gained not only a marvelous teacher but also a lifelong friend. Sheila is first and foremost an understanding, caring, and compassionate human being whose impact on my life stretches far beyond improving my vocal prowess. I am a better singer and, more importantly, a better person for having known this woman. Pros: superiour instruction, supportive atmosphere, impressive pedigree more

It has been my priviledge to study with Sheila Dugan for the past five years. Her detailed and direct approach to teaching has continually helped grow vocally and mentally. Sheila strives for excellence in all of her students and takes great care in helping them reach their highest potential. She has tremendous knowledge of the arts- I have found myself to be so fortunate to find someone who is so insistent, motivating, honest, and bright. Shelia individualizes her approach for each student providing confidence and brings out ones postive qualities. I would highly recommend her for those who are serious about their craft. more

Sheila Dugan is by far the most distinguished, professional, and outstanding voice teacher in the area. I have studied with Sheila Dugan for 5 years and I have grown tremendously due to her unparalleled teaching. Any student should be proud to study with such a wonderful teacher, person, and mentor. I would recommend Sheila Dugan to anyone who has the drive and desire to be a great singer. Pros: Excellent Teacher, Wonderful Person, Outstanding Musician more

As a student of Sheila's for the past three years, I have grown tremendously as a performer and as a person. She is a truly brilliant mind who has decided to devote her life to helping others. Her dedication to the arts of music and theatre and her insistence that her students develop into truly original artists makes her one of a kind. Through her students, she is enriching the worlds of musical theatre and opera. I highly recommend her. more

I've been under the instruction of Ms. Sheila Dugan for 6 years and the skill that this woman has will, simply put, bring out the best in your voice. She can recognise the potential you have and bring it to the surface. Many of her students go on and make a career with a voice that she has helped sculpt and helped them to master. She will work with you on a variety of musical styles from classical arias to Sondheim. She is also a certified speech therapist and can work with you on building a beautiful speaking voice. Pros: her unique methods, her honesty , a skilled pianist more

I'm so excited to be taking lessons from the legendary Sheila Dugan. She has an endless list of students who have gone on to Broadway, movies, television, and radio. This is because she demands excellence, and knows how to draw it out of her students. Pros: damands excellence, undiluted criticism, wonderful teacher Cons: undiluted criticism more