My Approach – Contemporary Voice Lessons by Gabriel Weiner

Sing with
freedom!

My role as a voice teacher is to support and encourage you to trust your voice more and more each moment.

Classical singing and contemporary singing are different artforms.

Unless you want to be an opera singer, I would not recommend that you study with just any kind of voice teacher. I learned this the hard way when I was in college. My voice training then was quite frustrating because I wanted to sound like ME while my voice professor was teaching me to stand, breathe and sound like an opera singer.

I work with singers who want to sound like who they really are inside.

In opera, the goal is to create a sound that projects through the orchestra without a microphone. That’s why opera singers tend to sound so alike, they’re going after a very specific sound. Contemporary singers tend to sound very unique from one another because we have the great luxury of a microphone. This allows us to be our natural and intimate selves and sing however we intend to. This is what lessons are for – to get better at singing how YOU enjoy singing, not to follow a recipe from a heavily biased voice teacher.

It’s nice when others believe in you, but it’s much better when you believe in yourself.

I am a very strong proponent of a simple and reflexive approach to singing. I don’t have complicated, flashy or intimidating instructions. I am ALL about results. I train my students in a way that gets them to find their true voice, expands range, builds strength, prevents damage, significantly increases vocal options and ultimately develops an unshakable deep trust in their vocal abilities and skills. My clients report that they experience a great boost in confidence and ease in themselves and their voices.

I gradually and steadily challenge the voice of my client so that it continues to grow and improve.

To read what some of my students have to say about taking lessons with me, check out Reviews

I work with singers of all levels who are over the age of 14.

I do not require a commitment, although I recommend it for singers who are serious about their craft. You can take a single lesson or as many as you’d like (based on my availability).

I specialize in contemporary genres like pop, rock, musical theater (contemporary and legit), country, jazz, R&B, soul, folk, singer-songwriter, indie, tropical (merengue, bachata, salsa), EDM, blues, gospel and hip-hop.

For committed singers, I recommend at least one lesson a week. I offer 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons to accommodate different budgets and schedules.

I teach in person in New York City and worldwide via Zoom.

If you have more questions, check out Q&A or Contact me directly.
I’d be glad to answer any questions.

Professional but down to earth. His teaching approach is unique: customized lessons for your needs. Gabriel has techniques that would help students to learn warm-ups and exercises to unlock their full range, and improve their vocal ability. Recommended!

Bella B

Took my first lesson with Gabriel and I couldn’t be any happier with how it went. Highly recommend him. Can’t wait for my next lesson! Thank you Gabriel.

Emily R.

I’ve tried countless amounts of online exercises which took 3x the effort and strain for poor result. Gabriel’s lessons go over many unique exercises that are geared for your specific vocal. Throughout 2 months, I’ve learned many new training techniques for my voice, while learning how the vocals operate, allowing myself to become self aware of what’s going on throughout each exercise. Gabriel gives his 110% in every lesson, is informative and very easy to talk to.

Great first lesson! Not just for the physical aspect but also the mental/philosophical. Great teacher, great person.

Randy Locke

Gabriel has been super helpful, patient and great to work with. The information he shares in session and one off has been invaluable! I recently recorded a song and wouldn’t have been able to have as much control, good pitch or confidence without his help.

Alexis S.

Very patient and easy to work with. Only one lesson so far but a very enjoyable experience!!

David E.

Gabriel was a great help to me. I enjoyed learning and working with him. He really helped me and boosted my confidence. I’m so glad I found him on Thumbtack!

Reese S.

Amazing vocal coach!

Erika B.

Gabriel is my first vocal teacher and after only one lesson, I could tell my voice had gotten better. Now, after a couple months of working with him, I feel so much more control over my voice. My range has greatly increased and I’m able to sing in different ways. The difference is astounding.

Roland L.

Awesome instructor, incredibly knowledgeable on the voice and social factors in releasing it. Really an amazing resource, take advantage of his experience. Highly recommended if you’re looking for someone to talk you through releasing your voice and your real you.

Kunle O.

Every second in Gabriel Weiner’s lesson is ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!! I find myself lucky to have been able to find such a great teacher! I came into the class scared, nervous and insecure about my singing. After just two lessons I feel not only confident but excited because Gabriel has really pushed my voice farther than I ever thought it could reach. If you’re still looking for a voice coach… THEN STOP!! Because Gabriel will be the only coach you’ll ever need. He’s extremely talented at what he does and he’s also a cool guy!

Kelly G.

One lesson with Gabriel and you can tell he teaches what he loves. He is an expert on all of the technical aspects of the voice and precisely explains to you how the voice works and how your body makes certain sounds. He is extremely patient and takes time to answer all of your questions. He also has tremendous empathy and understands more than anyone that I’ve ever met why singing is so difficult. He understood right when he met me that one of my biggest barriers was my mental state and that somehow, over the years, I had convinced myself that I couldn’t sing. He gently encouraged me to step out and start working towards my dream.

Gabriel’s approach is one of the most natural that I’ve seen – he has a way of “allowing” the right technique to happen without you having to work or think too hard about getting it right. After just a few months with Gabriel, I can already notice the voice I was meant to have emerging from a place I had shut down a long time ago. He has a way of making you feel safe right from the start, and truly encourages you from start to finish.

If you want someone who will get you the results you are looking for, Gabriel is your person!

Melissa