Elayna Woods
International singer/pianist, outstanding vocal instructor/coach.
Believe in yourself-you will sing. I will make your dreams come true.

Contact Info:
212-242-2784
frankelswoods@bigplanet.com
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Styles Taught
All styles & levels:
Jazz, Cabaret, Musical Theater, Pop, and R&B.

Biography

Elayna Woods began her musical studies as a classical pianist. She attended the High School of Music & Art where she majored in voice. She went on to City College, majored in education and taught in the public school system for five years. She left teaching to become seriously involved in singing professionally.

Her successful act took her throughout the world and included major hotels in the U.S., Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Acapulco, Canada, Europe and the Far East. Besides performing for many years on the major cruise ship lines, she starred in the hit Miami Beach revue C'est Si Bon. She also was a lead singer in the Off- Broadway musical Three Women on Tilt.

Teaching Philosophy

Since 1982, Elayna has had a very successful career as one of NYC's top coaches and vocal teachers. Her own personal training and development as an international singer, plus her love and gift for teaching allowed her to formulate a unique teaching method. She uses a classical technique, but integrates it for singers who have chosen the Broadway and Cabaret stage as their venue as well as those who are interested in R&B, Jazz, or Rock.

Her patience, rapport, and her ability to tailor the technique for each student, qualifies her as a unique teacher. In addition, her love for the process, plus her optimism and encouragement makes her a gifted one.

She feels belief in one's self is the key to a successful career. That plus hard work, determination, and patience leads to singing with ease, joy, and confidence and a full healthy voice.

Elayna's studio is attractive, comfortable, and cozy. It is equipped with a piano which she plays v ery well; recording equipment and microphones.

Each lesson is taped, which enables Elayna to record vocal excercises and rehearsal tracks for at home practice.

Students are taught mic technique, personalizing lyrics, and stage movement. Everything needed to prepare for auditions, cabaret, musical theater, demos and recording.

Elayna accepts students of all ages, and levels of development. Dancers and actors are welcome.

Studio Policies

Contact Elayna for scheduling and rates.

Students recommendations

• Elayna has stregthened my technique, range, interpretation and my confidence. She works with me as an individual, not just another student. She is very supportive of me and my goals; will work you very hard,but the results are worth while.
  Blake Strasser
• Elayna has expertly coached me in all phases of singing. Through her great sensitivity and commpassion, she has taught me how to tell a story with my voice, and best of all how to reach people with my heart.
  Karen Siegal
• Elayna's year's of experience as both performer and teacher are invaluable. Students are encouraged to develop their creativity and to respect their instincts, rather than to imitate other performers.
  Charles Donaghey
• While Elayna's technical knowledge is considerable, it is her wisdom, years of experience, and intuitive perc eption that make her invaluable. Her advice on song interpretation, styling, stage personna, and audience rapport have brought me from the insecure amateur I was three years ago to the polished professional singer I am today. I can say with complete certainty that Elayna Woods is one of the smartest and important investments I have made in my career.
  Nick Patrick