Kovago voice studio

Testimonials

what the students are saying about

Kovago Voice Studio

Kimberley – Soprano BMus, MMus Artistic Director Spiritus Community Choir

I studied voice with Andrea in my first year of my BMus at Dalhousie University from 2005-2006 and she taught me what it means to be a great vocalist, student, performer and all around lover of music. She holds her students to a very high standard and insists on 110% effort all of the time, all the while being approachable and understanding.

She is very knowledgeable in all areas of vocal performance, particularly in the physicality of singing and diction. I thank her for teaching me the discipline I needed to complete my degree successfully, and for nurturing my love of music and performing.

ABIGAIL MCDONOUGH – SOPRANO

Andrea is an excellent teacher, the best I’ve ever had. She provides a very comfortable and calm learning environment, and has considerable knowledge of French, German, and Italian diction, which she is more than willing to help her students with. She always listens to her students, and has an incredible amount of knowledge on how to handle different vocal and technical problems. I have an incredibly fast vibrato, which has been a source of annoyance for many of my past instructors, because they couldn’t figure out how to get it to slow down. Andrea is the first instructor I met who was able to give me the tools and exercises I needed to get my vibrato under control. I don’t know what I would have done without her!

Becky Winkelmann – Mezzo-soprano

Andrea helped me immensely to discover my authentic voice. The first thing I learned was to breathe correctly and to use my body (soft palate, tongue, diaphragm etc.) to shape the vowels and consonants while singing. I gained a huge amount of confidence and am so grateful to Andrea for holding recitals. I rebelled at first and did not want to sing solos, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. Performing was such an opportunity for growth and it was wonderful to bond with the other singers in the studio. We all enjoyed seeing one another’s progress and talking about singing. Andrea is a treasure and a very large loss to the Minneapolis music community.

CHANEL EDWARDS-FREDERICK – MEZZO-SOPRANO

Working with Andrea has been an awesome experience for me. I have learned what singing capabilities I have rather than just mimicking other singers. I feel like she is someone I can confide in. She has adequately prepared me for auditions in NYC and I feel confident and ready to book future auditions thanks to her patience, joy and dedication to helping each one of her students.

Alexandra Soprano Free lance singer/performer Montreal, QC

I have studied classical singing with Andrea for three years and this encounter was some sort of a miracle for me. After completing my bachelor degree in classical singing, I was still very uncomfortable with some aspects of my technique; Andrea has been able to pinpoint my vocal issues and help me work on it! Since then, I feel like I can finally sing with pleasure and freedom!

Claire Mezzo-soprano free-lance artist North Yorkshire, EN

Andrea has a quality about her that makes you want to surpass yourself. She brings out the best in me through the simple coaxing and coaching of my thoughts through my voice. She was able to trigger emotional responses that were able to come through in my acting whether it be in monologue or through song. I studied voice with her, and she also coached me through a monologue.

Thanks to her tutelage I got into one of the best schools in New York City. The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. There I was able to take what Andrea had taught me to another level. Without her knowledge, I would never have been able to feel confident enough to even audition. She helped me mold my raw talent into a repeatable skill.

Danielle Mezzo-soprano Montreal, QC

I was lucky to find Andrea. I had been looking into singing lessons for a while and I contacted her and was warmed by her welcome and decided to start that same day. From then on I was encouraged to push myself and explore all my voice has to offer. Her technique and exercises brought forth richness and depth and pride. I left class eager to discover more but most of all to feel more. There is a world in voice. It’s an exploration that requires dedication and a trusting relationship between teacher and student. That is what Andrea gives with heart and selflessness.

I would recommend her to all. Thank you for your gift, Andrea

Dayane K. Ntibarikure free lance singer/performer Montreal, QC

Andrea is a very insightful, inspiring, intelligent and overall just brilliant teacher! She has helped me in so many ways, whether it was through demystifying and finally making me understand crucial elements of the singing technique that I had been struggling with for years or helping me find the sheet music for a last minute audition.

I have never felt more confident about my voice than now and I have never had as many singing contracts then since I have started taking lessons with her. She helped me find my own true voice and taught me how to sing with it healthily so it can last a lifetime. I am extremely honoured and lucky to be her student!

Kimberley Soprano BMus, MMus Artistic Director Spiritus Community Choir

The Kovago Voice Studio Mission

This studio thrives on excellence and I work hard to provide the finest, most comprehensive private education to all singers and pianists wishing to study, either because of simple personal interest, or for the pursuit of music degrees that could eventually semi to professional careers some day!

I am always ready to educate, develop and inspire students to achieve their full musical potential and provide students of all ages and levels the skills for lifelong enjoyment of music.