"I recommend her to the beginner and the veteran!"

“As Gratitude is the the key word for my life today! I think of all the things I’m grateful for.....
I came to Susan upon the recommendation of two of the best singers I know. I’ve worked and made my living in this business over 35 years but there were areas where I felt vocally stuck. Susan understood so well what I was experiencing.... she was able to talk to me very specifically and give me exercises and warms ups that continue to give me freedom I’ve never known before.
I recommend her to the beginner and the veteran!! We never stop learning and if growing gracefully into the beauty of your instrument is a journey that interests you, Susan Eichhorn Young is who you want to be on that journey with.

I feel like I’ve never been singing better! And what helps me to have that feeling, is the feedback I’ve been getting at this point in my career. GOD has graced me with many things but one of his special blessings, has been my work with Susan.”

— Keith David, Actor/Singer

"Her skills as a teacher are unparalleled"

“Susan is exactly what the music business needs. Not only is she a prodigiously talented and charismatic performer and a dream colleague, her skills as a teacher are unparalleled. She imparts a strong technique that shows the individual qualities of her students’ voices to their best advantage, permitting them to get out of their own way and communicate honestly on and offstage, and imparts a no-nonsense, low-drama attitude that serves them extremely well in both their careers and their lives. She is my mentor, my artistic consultant, and my dear friend, and I consider myself extremely lucky to know her.”

— Kathleen Berger, President at Berger Artist Management

"Exceptional teacher with extraordinary talent"

“Susan is an exceptional teacher with extraordinary talent. Her technique will enhance one’s own unique talents, without compromising your gift.”

— Victor Trent Cook, Entertainer

"A gifted and inspired voice teacher"

“I was looking for someone to coach me in the style of early R&B and they recommended Susan Eichhorn Young immediately. I soon learned that Mrs. Young was a voice teacher covering a multitude of styles including, Musical Theatre, Opera and Pop. As a working performer, I have to navigate all of these areas extremely well. What a comfort to know my voice and spirit are in the capable hands of a gifted and inspired Voice Teacher. Get to a lesson today to discover what you are truly capable of!”

— James T. Lane (A Chorus Line, Scottsboro Boys, Chicago)

"She is a dynamic, extraordinary educator"

“I have had the pleasure of working with Susan on several occasions. She is a dynamic, extraordinary educator whose passion for the business and her students is incomparable (and completely awe-inspiring)! I have called in several of Susan’s students for meetings.”

— Dustin Flores, Senior Talent Agent, The Mine

"Equipped with an incredible number of skill sets"

“Susan is equipped with an incredible number of skill sets. What makes her unique is her ability to communicate these skills with an appreciation for each student’s personal challenges and how they learn. Everyone that I’ve referred to Susan has raved about working with her. She is a wonderful teacher and a wonderful human.”

— Eddie Schnecker, Vocal Coach and Pianist

"Healthy, disciplined, musical, technically precise and natural"

“I had the chance to work with a talented singer who was vocally healthy, disciplined, musical, technically precise and natural. At a certain point I asked who was her teacher and she said Susan Eichhorn Young: and everything made sense to me.”

— Leonardo Vordoni, Conductor

"The reason I booked my dream role on Broadway"

“Working with Susan was life-changing to say the least! She was able to understand all my insecurities and target them in a sensitive way to help me make major breakthroughs in my vocal work. She’s the reason I booked my dream role on Broadway, and I have since continued to audition for roles with more confidence and success. I was also able to build a repertoire that suit my personality. She cares for her students and is able to motivate us in ways that I could never repay her for.”

— Sharona Dornellas, Performer

"Transformed how I use my voice by strengthening the core of my natural sound"

“I have literally watched as my voice continues to strengthen and evolve with Susan. She has completely transformed how I use my voice by strengthening the core of my natural sound and building from there. Whether you are with her long-term or short-term, if you apply and practice what you learned in your sessions, you will see a healthy difference not only in your voice, but in the way you approach your voice. Susan translates her knowledge of the voice into a language that works specifically just for you. She’s a terrific teacher.”

— Dayna Dantzler (Waitress, The Color Purple, The Book of Mormon)

"Leave feeling empowered"

“In the past, I’ve worked with teachers so focused on the “correct” sound that I was left physically tight, mentally anxious, and emotionally drained. Working with Susan is a different experience. I came to Susan during a vocal growth spurt. When I wasn’t yet confident in how to use my new instrument, Susan was there to guide and reassure me that I was on the right path. We’ve worked together to release body tension and mental blocks that stood in the way of my authentic voice. Adding exercises that incorporate physical movement with Susan has hugely freed up my voice. Susan has allowed me to embrace my individual sound and vocal color, allowing me to grow into repertoire I never thought possible. When working through difficult repertoire with Susan, I leave feeling empowered instead of stressed. She is more than a teacher. She is a mentor, a friend, and a major supporter of all of her students. I am constantly grateful for our work together, and for her as a person.”

— Katy Lindhart, Soprano

"Extraordinary musicianship and impressive pedagogical knowledge"

“Susan’s energy is a force of positivity, optimism, charm, charisma, and nurturing. Her keen musicianship is extraordinary and her pedagogical knowledge impressive. She’s laser focused and efficient. Her business savvy, breadth of knowledge on operatic and music theater repertoire and inspiring spirit make collaborating with her a huge value and a sheer joy. Do yourself a favor and book your session with SEY today!”

— Sean Kroll, Opera Singer and Concert Artist

"Especially for artists with versatile voices"

“Susan has been an enormous support, both personally and professionally to me as an artist. She understands what it takes to have a successful performing career, while also having an understanding of the technical aspects of the voice that allow her to guide artists in all different styles of music. Susan has been an invaluable guide for me as I develop my skills in both the operatic and musical theater styles of singing. Her understanding of vocal and dramatic technique has helped me to shift comfortably and confidently between both styles. I couldn’t recommend her more highly, especially for artists with versatile voices.”

— Jason Switzer, Singer

"Matches her intelligence with empathy, patience and humor"

“Susan has been a friend, mentor and teacher to me for many years. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge about the voice, performance and repertoire, which is enhanced by her experience on and off stage. Susan has an incredible ear, and can listen, assess and move forward in a lesson, with extraordinary precision. Thankfully, she matches her intelligence with empathy and patience (and some humour!), which makes for in-depth and thoughtful lessons.

In recent years, working with Susan on a more regular basis has helped me move forward in many ways. I sincerely feel like not just a better singer, but a better person having worked with Susan. I feel confident about my voice and what I have to offer, and know that I have someone on my team that is there to assist me in putting my best artistic package forward.”

— Cara McLeod, Soprano and Voice Teacher

"Kind but no-nonsense approach in advising and supporting students"

“Susan Eichhorn Young is my number one recommendation for opera singers who want to also hone their musical theatre skills. As a performer and pedagogue who excels in both genres, she is well-equipped to explain the differences and help classical singers master a healthy musical theatre technique. She also is extremely well-versed on the ins and outs of the business and takes a kind but no-nonsense approach in advising and supporting her students in their careers.”

— Cindy Sadler, Mezzo-Soprano

"Compassionate, astute, intuitive, masterful teacher"

“I’ve had the privilege of training with Susan for over ten years... and I wish I had found her even sooner! Susan is a compassionate, astute, intuitive, masterful teacher with the rare ability to adjust every detail of her work to suit each individual student. Her warmup exercises are tailor-made for each singer’s unique instrument, and her crystal-clear communication skills make technique development seem a cinch. My time with Susan in the studio is always energized, joyous, and full of revelation. I arrived as a hesitant soprano with no power in my lower register. Within six months, I was belting and mixing comfortably and healthfully. In my first year as a professional actor and singer, I was terrified of musical theatre auditions; the technical tools that Susan provided, and the confidence she instilled in me, allowed me to surmount my fears and begin to succeed. Since then, Susan has continued to help me hone my technique and build my confidence. She is kind, funny, and unconditionally supportive, encouraging my every professional endeavor. Susan is a vital part of my life and career, and has been one of the strongest helping hands on my path to success. I can truly say, ‘I couldn’t have done it without her!’”

— Barrie Kreinik, Actor/Singer

"Discovered a very authentic voice"

“I began working with Susan as a voice teacher. She quickly became a mentor and cheerleader as well. My work with her is instrumental in my vocal health, range, and versatility. Working in loud bars late into the evening (while singing music that ranges from Puccini to pop princesses) would be impossible without her guidance and support. I’ve gained a confidence in my vocal ability that I never had before, the knowledge that it won’t fail me even on days when I’m tired, ill, or just in a funk. I also think we’ve discovered a very authentic voice, one that is utterly true to me. Through much of my academic education, I was a proficient mimic, but now my voice is truly unique and that makes my work as an artist special and precious to the audience.”

— Samuel Themer/Gilda Wabbit

"Her guidance and wisdom is invaluable"

“I have been studying with Susan for almost 10 years...and there’s a reason for that! Not only is she incredible at teaching vocal technique, but she is also one of the most inspiring human beings I have ever worked with. Her studio, filled with such supportive and positive energy, has become a creative safe haven for me. I always walk out of my lessons feeling stronger, with new tools to use, a greater understanding of my instrument, and a happy heart. Her guidance and wisdom is invaluable.”

— Elizabeth Doyle, Singer/Actress

"Bottomless source of knowledge, ideas, and resources"

“Susan has a gift for knowing exactly how to address what is going on vocally and physically. She always gently coaxes out a free voice, and we laugh a lot in the process. Her exercises are specific, clear, targeted to the issue at hand. She also happens to be a bottomless source of knowledge, ideas, and resources! Her experience is broad and diverse, yet her teaching is specific and personal. Under Susan’s guidance, I have gained ownership of and insight into my voice. As a teacher myself, I have learned as much about singing as I have about how to be a nurturing, guiding presence in the studio.”

— Jody Weatherstone, Voice Teacher, Soprano

"Nuanced and thoughtful work"

“Every time I come to see Susan, I know I’m going to leave walking on air with renewed confidence in what I can achieve vocally today and I what I can internalize when I go home and do my work. She hears everything — and yet rather than this being intimidating, it’s immensely reassuring as I learn the range of colors I can create with the tiniest of adjustments, and she’s there to walk me through all of it. Our nuanced and thoughtful work in the studio has been so informative about all aspects of life as a performer and as a human: the spoken voice, type, confidence and presentation, all of which extend their reach well beyond an audition room. Even if I’ve been away for a time, she’s instantly keyed in to every detail we’ve ever discussed and every triumph and stumble I’ve shared with her along the way. Her students are so incredibly important to her and it is such a privilege to count myself among them!”

— Scott Ahearn, Actor/Singer/Dancer

"Widened the range of things I can do"

“Susan is scientific. She clearly talks about the structure of the body and what habits can help or hurt the voice. As a dancer, it made it easy to understand because it is all based on alignment. She is also able to explain principals of singing in many different ways—so if something wasn’t working, we shifted gears and went after the same technique in a different way. I was getting to a point in my career that people wanted to start seeing me more for principal work and for shows that required a lot more vocal prowess such as ‘On the Twentieth Century’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Susan was able to strengthen my voice, diversify what I could sing, taught me how to perform safely, and have more confidence with my instrument. She has widened the range of things I can do so that I don’t have to rely on dancing alone to get work.”

— Richard Yoder, Hello, Dolly!

"Found more joy in singing"

“My work with Susan is organic, invigorating, and inspiring! She continually offers insight on technique, style, and rep. I can count on her to always ‘give it to me straight’ while remaining supportive in every way. Her knowledge of the vocal instrument and the body has been invaluable at navigating multiple approaches to the sound that is needed depending on the job at hand. Moreover, she is one of those rare teachers who goes above and beyond, truly caring for her students not only as singers, but as individuals. I have seen many NYC voice teachers, and believe me—none compare! Working with Susan has opened me to new connections for my fledgling theatre company, other educational opportunities within the city, and new perspectives on this crazy life we get sucked into called ‘the biz’. Through her, I have found more joy in singing and re-finding confidence I was certain was long gone. I am so grateful to be discovering my musical authenticity under her guidance and expertise.”

— Colette Boudreaux, Artist, Educator and Artistic Director

"More confident singer and business person"

“Susan is challenging, empowering, and fun. She knows her stuff—adapting to meet you where you are. She keeps me on my toes. I have become a much more confident singer and business person through my work with Susan. While no one needs permission to be themselves, it is everything to have someone in your corner cheering you on.”

— Gina Razon, Mezzo Soprano

"A breath of fresh air artistically"

“Working with Susan is a breath of fresh air artistically! There is a genuine personal connection she creates with her students that is invaluable when it comes to making musical breakthroughs. The care she has for her students both personally and artistically fosters a wonderful environment to grow as an artist. Susan encourages me to step outside my comfort zone musically and explore new works. I would never have been able to tackle the world premiere of a modern opera without her guidance! She is patient when I am frustrated, and calm when I get angry - she always and ever encourages me to push just a little farther as an artist.”

— Kelli Butler, Opera Singer

"Ever-seeking a path to higher artistic ground"

“I am a seasoned, respected, highly-lauded singer, ever-seeking a path to higher artistic ground.
My solution: Susan Eichhorn Young. She can show you the way.”

— Cheryl Dyrithe Barnes-Cabasso, Singer