I began studying with Sheila Dugan almost seven years ago. She was recommended to me by numerous people around the St. Louis area as the best teacher around.
As soon as I began studying with her, she quickly identified what I needed to work on in order to become the best singer that I could be using techniques deeply rooted in anatomy and physiology. She explains everything in ways that are straightforward and clear. Every week it seemed that she would have a new diagram of the body to show me that really helped me understand what my body should be doing when I sing. Her methods are CONSTANTLY changing and are individualized to each student; if an image that she is using doesn't help me or I don't understand it, she instantly has another one on hand to help me understand exactly what I should be doing, often, one that she has thought of or adapted to specifically work for me in that moment. Sheila has helped me to become the most intelligent, informed, and self aware singer that I can be. With her help I was accepted to and now attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts where I am pursuing a BFA in Theater: without Sheila I know I wouldn't be where I am. He
She is an incredibly skilled teacher and a wonderfully supportive woman, she has guided me in my personal and professional life. I am so grateful to be her student and I know that the techniques she has taught me will stay with me forever and that with her help, I will continue to make new discoveries about how the voice works and how I can sound my best.
As far as I am concerned, if you live in the St. Louis area and want to pursue singing in any capacity, Sheila Dugan is the person with whom you need to study. She is the best.
Pros: Excellent, specific, and individualized training
Cons: None that I can see
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