Patricia Shanks Voice Studio

I took vocal and piano lessons from Patricia for a few years in high school. It's almost been 5 years and I still refer back to some of her teachings; Patricia is a wealth of knowledge and I am amazed how much I learned about singing and the body from her. With Patricia, singing begins with the breath. In our first few lessons I began to unlearn the unnatural ways of breathing which had become so automatic to me. It was great to have a vocal coach whose style is so comprehensive and holistic. An added plus about Patricia is her amazing personality and sense of humor that made our teacher-student relationship more comfortable and easygoing. Patricia emphasizes in her lessons that singing is not about how it sounds but how it feels. She places great emphasis on finding a natural quality to the voice--making sure students aren't imitating an autotuned radio voice but rather finding what feels best for them (and ultimately does sound best as a result).

Patricia is the best vocal coach I’ve ever had! She is so knowledgeable about her profession, and has taught and worked with many influential people in the business. She has helped me with musical theatre auditions, acting demonstrates, opera, and completing my certificate of merit (which includes music theory and classical singing). I also participated in branch honors under her guidance! I believe that she cares very much about her students and her line of work, so if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and passionate teacher, Patricia Shanks is perfect!

If you are looking for a great singing teacher, definitely check out Patricia Shanks. She can teach you anything from classical to jazz to musical theater to pop. She knows her craft thoroughly and is totally supportive. She can actually make lessons fun and you will be amazed at how quickly you improve if you use her techniques. She is wonderful at working with all ages of students. And she is reasonably priced. She is currently teaching online as that is the way things are now for most of us and she knows how to make that work. Studying with her is an amazing .experience. I would strongly reccomend her.