The Sheila Dugan Voice and Speech Studio

I was referred to Sheila Dugan by another Executive Development Coach. When I told my wife that I had been referred to a voice coach, she informed me that Sheila Dugan is who she worked with concerning her singing voice a couple years back. Those two positive referrals gave me terrific confidence in Sheila's abilities, but great reviews also set one up for high expectations. Well, my expectations were exceeded. I love that Sheila listens, asks pertinent questions, and then provides no-nonsense advice. I absolutely appreciate that attitude. We had four sessions and I will probably reach back out for a refresher in a month or so. She is fast, efficient, and an expert consultant that is task focused to get her clients where they need to be. I am an experienced, hard working professional that is difficult to impress. I love having a high quality resource like Sheila Dugan in my toolbelt. Thank you Sheila!

I began working with Sheila recently to improve my public speaking and voice skills. My career is in sales and I felt I needed professional help to elevate my skills in these areas to stand apart and deliver better presentations.

Sheila is a PRO. It was clear at our first session that she fully understands the technical aspects of how to correctly use one's voice. As well, Sheila has an outstanding feel for what the audience needs from a presenter to deliver stand-out presentations. Sheila's approach is to the point (which I appreciate) while also encouraging. She is very good at quickly identifying technical and stylistic problems so that sessions are well spent on solutions and improvement.

My skills as a presenter have improved greatly as a result of Sheila's training. I also have a clear understanding of how my voice works and how to use it correctly.

There are few true experts in any field of work; Sheila is an expert!

Working with Sheila is the best decision I have made for my business. When I first met with Sheila, she observed, listened, and made sure she understood what I was looking for. She was able to recognize the areas that I needed to improve on, and set out a plan that she and I have worked on since that first interaction. Sheila's abilities to understand the human voice, while working with her clients to achieve their individualized goals, is outstanding. In working with Sheila, I have been able to significantly improve the delivery of my presentations to business clients, and feel confident in myself, knowing that I have the knowledge and training from Sheila to be successful.

Working with Sheila is an incredible privilege, and the best possible thing you can do for your voice. Sheila teaches in a way that's entirely focused on vocal health, and customizes each lesson to each specific student. She understands the physiology of the voice backwards and forwards, but also comes up with imaginative ways to describe what's going on in a way that best helps each student. She also is incredibly talented at helping with song interpretation, and often offers insights that might otherwise go unexplored.
On a personal note, Sheila has truly become a member of the family, and I know many of her other students feel this way as well. She cares so deeply about our successes and happiness, and does everything in her power to make sure we achieve our goals. Whether you're looking to just learn to sing or become a professional, I highly recommend Sheila. I am now a professional Musical Theater actor in NYC, and I owe it to the wonderful foundation we developed together!