SD Lewis - NYC Vocal Coach and Troubleshooter

I'm an online and in-person vocal and acting instructor based in New York City near Times Square. I provide lessons to singers of all ages, whether they love to sing, think they can't sing, or want to develop a more athletic singing style. Additionally, I offer acting (voice and speech) lessons, piano accompanying, and self-taping services for professional musical theater students. If you don't see a suitable time slot on my calendar, please contact me directly, and I'll check my availability. I offer discounts to recreational singers, students, and children aged six to eleven.

With 25+ years of experience in private voice teaching, music direction, piano accompaniment, and audition coaching, I enjoy providing practical, affordable, and customized lessons to aspiring singers of all genres. Apart from helping them sing better, I troubleshoot difficult songs and support my students, who don't have the time and financial resources for a conventional singing curriculum.

My primary focus is coaching dancers, singers, and actors of all ages to learn skills such as singing popular and rock music, building a brand-specific audition book, developing a strong and flexible speaking voice, preparing sides and monologues for callbacks, and exploring a storyteller mindset.

Apart from serving young professionals, I encourage recreational singers who want to learn a new song, sing karaoke, or jam out with YouTube videos. Whether recreational or professional, I aim to instill a love and joy of singing and acting without any pressure of grades, perfection, or judging.

As a vocal coach, my core philosophy is practical troubleshooting, and I strive to meditate on how sounds convert into speech and song, how text transforms into a performer, and how these skills help us live more intentionally, purposefully, and expressively.

Ultimately, my goal as a teacher is to share my knowledge and experience in a personalized way, so my students feel empowered enough to teach themselves and become fellow troubleshooters and artistic collaborators.