I have been singing and teaching for over 40 years - 30 years at New York City Opera - so I am experienced in opera, especially, as well as classical and Broadway. REVIEWS:
David Jones, International Vocal Pedagogue
Pamela Thomas is a fine vocal instructor with a vast knowledge of the concepts of the Swedish/Italian Singing School. She has a great deal of teaching and performing experience and pr
esents vocal concepts in concise and understandable language. I can recommend Pamela Thomas as a fine instructor of voice, as she knows how to work carefully with all styles of singers in all genres. She has been my voice teacher for while now, and I always look forward to our lessons. She is kind, honest, and truly sees the talent in potential in all who come to her. I'm a actress by training and new to the singing world, and she has opened my eyes to how fun voice training is and how everyone can sing if they have the will and passion (and the right teacher, which she certainly is)." PGalvin
"Pamela was first recommended to me by another voice teacher whom I had studied with. I was recovering from an extended bout with laryngitis and had become worried that I had hurt my vocal chords. At that session, Pamela carefully guided me through exercises and by the end of the lesson, she established that my chords were fine. I am consistently impressed with her ability to hear exactly what is needed to bring the full voice to the fore. I have been studying voice for over thirty-five years and have had wonderful teachers along the way, yet Pamela has introduced me to work that I have never experienced before. As a result, my voice is more free and robust than I thought possible. Pieces that used to be difficult to negotiate I now sing with ease. She is consistently generous and focused on the work. I highly recommend Pamela to any student lucky enough to work with her. Oh, and I like her name too!!!!"
Sokunthary Svay
"I'm afraid words don't do justice to convey what a special teacher Pamela Thomas is. She is supportive and nurturing, and her teaching is concerned with strengthening, while at the same time, protecting one's singing voice (a poor teacher can actually damage the voice!). She is that teacher you want to please who ends up helping you feel proud of yourself in the process. I went from barely reaching soprano notes to dramatically opening up and even experimenting in coloratura singing! Her expertise in audition preparation has been one of the best learning experiences I've had as a singer. She is conservatory trained so she has a lot of guidance in the way of performances. And when I suddenly found myself with a steady solo opportunity at a church, her experience as a Musical Director at the Good-Shepherd Faith Presbyterian Church helped considerably in making appropriate music choices for services. Lessons are an enjoyable experience where we exchange pieces we're excited about; I have found the *best* operatic and sacred songs through her. Pamela also has a wicked sense of humor. Whether you're seeking to do opera, broadway, pop or lieder, trust that Pamela can get you singing stronger, more confidently and at the core of it, with solid vocal technique."
