Testimonials

“(Michael) knows the Broadway rep better than anyone I know of in NY right now.”

“I can personally attest to and endorse Michael’s pre-eminence as vocal coach, pianist and audition coach. While working with Michael he was instrumental in helping me prepare and perfect audition songs for my repertoire. In fact, a piece that we worked on I have used to land more than several professional jobs (Broadway, National Tours and regional theatre). His kind, informed and generous manner helped create a safe atmosphere where I was able to take creative leaps and develop a professional repertoire of audition material.

Additional talents Micheal brings to his work is an encyclopedic knowledge of the musical theatre canon and the highly developed skill of sight-reading. His sight-reading skills alone is reason enough to endorse Michael. That he brings so much more to all those who seek him out is what makes Michael a “five-tool” professional, (deep knowledge, generosity of spirit, high technical skill, experienced critical eye and the creative spark).

I can’t endorse Michael enough. If you work with him, you’ll quickly know that you’ve found a genuine diamond.”

Michael is a passionate and talented musician who works assiduously to attain a positive outcome. He has a terrific sense of humor, which helps to make the work fly by…and he keeps focused on a challenge, all in an effort to please his employers. I look forward to the next time he and I can work together on something…

“It takes more than an expertise in music to be a terrific vocal coach for the Broadway theatre performer, it takes well honed people skills. Word on the street: Michael Forman IS People Skills.”

“Michael is a first rate vocal coach. He has an exhaustive knowledge of interesting and less well known repertoire, prepares music well for auditions, has excellent dramatic instincts about how to make a piece work, is an excellent pianist and a thoroughly delightful guy to know and work with.”

“Michael holds a special place in my heart. He was my audition coach for years while in NYC and helped me not only in preparing unique material for auditions, but in discovering, cultivating and supporting my inner artist. He has been unconditionally supportive, generous, and has a vast knowledge/expertise in his field.”

“I have worked with Michael for years and he is one of the best Broadway coaches/musicians in the business. Michael found me unique material that worked and always approached the creative task at hand with the perfect blend of support and discipline. His extensive knowledge and experience is also a valuable asset – I can heartily recommend him as an expert in the field and as a genuinely kind and thoughtful person.”

“Michael is a great vocal coach – if you are currently auditioning for for professional theatre – he has his finger on the pulse of the industry – he knows what what “they” are looking for. Having said that he will coach you in such a way to deliver it in manner that will be uniquely your own. You will have confidence at your audition that you will be able to stay connected and present. He is a genius at finding material that will work for you. When I was actively auditioning my book was always full of great material and ready to go at a moment’s notice.

If you are not looking to take Broadway by storm and maybe just putting together a program for a really BIG birthday in which you force family and friends watch you perform – Micheal will help you take it to a level in which above mentioned family and friends will ask you afterwards when they can see you perform again.

I am in a different career now and I miss my sessions with Micheal – I know I will come back sometime and we will pick up like my last session was last week – because that the kind of guy that he is.”

“Michael is very knowledgeable and skilled as a vocal coach and accompanist. He has great insight and is very precise and concise with his suggestions. Great skill at getting immediately to what needs improvement.”

“I have always been grateful for my experiences working with Michael. I frequently recommend him to other colleagues for myriad reasons:
His excellent judge of character made his musical recommendations spot on and his knowledge of repertoire can’t be beat. He manges to be both extremely professional and still work on a very personal level. When we prepared for auditions he was consistently thorough, honest and challenging, and I always trusted he could bring out the best in me. And, in the times when I brought Michael to accompany me at important auditions, he carefully followed my instincts when performing and was a great asset, as well as comfort.
Michael is an exceptional coach and I never left a single session with him without feeling more confident and prepared. I think any performer could readily benefit from his wonderful work.”

“Michael was my coach for many years. While we were working together he prepped me on auditions – which lead to callbacks for Jersey Boys (Chicago) & South Pacific (Broadway), not to mention numerous other regional and tour productions. Michael has an amazing knowledge of musical theatre repetoire and always picks the best music for type, voice and show. You are lucky to get to work with a man of this calibar!”

“Michael Forman has the uncanny ability to be supportive and incisively critical while empowering his clients to reach beyond their perceived abilities. His studio environment is riotously fun and demanding as well.
A great coach, musician, and artist who truly cares for his clients. Highly recommended. Michael has the ability to change the trajectory of a career.”

“Michael is a warm, inventive, guide and coach. I’ve gone to him many times during my career as a performer and later as a friend for guidance, support, nurturing, a gentle but swift kick in the derriere when needed to be a part of my creative team. He has a gift for drawing out the very best, most vulnerable and most authentic relationships to words and music, the world and myself. I value him beyond a lesson, he seeps into my life and into the world that I am a part of. It is a joy always to walk into his studio and collaborate and create with him.”

“Michael took a scared young girl fresh off the bus in NYC and turned her into a working actress. Michael was not only my vocal coach, but also my therapist, my life coach, and my friend. He believed in me in a way I could have never imagined believing in myself, and he is certainly the reason I ever booked a single acting gig because he didn’t just give me songs to audition with, he gave me confidence. I could not recommend a better voice coach than Michael.”

“Michael is a consummate professional! His vast knowledge of the theater and musical theater he uses in the most expert way to help you craft your very best musical/theater library. Michael gave of himself time and time again, helping me create better audition techniques and choose material that suited me best. He is a gem to be treasured!”

“Working with Michael is motivating to the least. He inspires me to go farther that I thought possible.”

“Michael was my first vocal coach in New York and quickly became my favorite. A go-to source for new material, vocal insights and general inspiration, Michael was an all around joy to work with. He made the audition process enormously easier for me (a very tough feat). I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

“How many jobs did I book because of Michael? I can’t even count. Thank you for always thinking outside the box to make my auditions unique but always on target!”

“Michael is a sharp professional who has achieved great results for us. His warm and empathetic personality is balanced by his flair and panache. Michael’s determination is evidenced by his many creative accomplishments.”

“My work with Michael was some of the most rewarding of my career. He saw me as a performer and a singer in ways I had never dared. He suggested repertoire for me that at once caused me to grow exponentially. Additionally, he’s a superb human being and was a pleasure every single time we worked together.”

“Michael Forman is great at his job.

I’m very happy to say I had the great the opportunity to work with Michael as my vocal coach while I lived in New York City, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a vocal coach, musical director, pianist, copyist, or consultant on anything with regards to the musical theatre. His knowledge and repertoire is vast, and while I have no doubt he can work comfortably on a wider scale, what I admire most about Michael is his ability to work empathically with his one-on-one clients and intuit the perfect material for them, and coach accordingly.

Whether you are looking for audition coaching, supplementing your repertoire, or more long term work on a particular role, Michael is a great choice as mentor and coach. He has a very professional manner, while at the same time being personally charming, warm, and funny. If what you need on any particular day is a great vocal coach, you’ve got it. If you need knowledge about musical theatre, you’ve got it. If you need a great listener and empathic ear, you’ve got it. He’s got the whole package and is flexible and in the moment to happily serve.

I adore Michael and am very sorry I no longer live close enough to work with him on a regular basis. He is a joy to be around and a very talented guy. Since I can’t work with him right now, I hope that you will consider him for any business venture or collaboration!”

“It is very important to know the difference between a Voice Teacher (Technician and Trainer) and (a) Vocal Coach… Vocal Coaches coach you on what to sing and… help you with interpretation. Coaches often have a large collection of sheet music for hard-to-find and/or original/unique audition material. 4 Great Vocal Coaches in NYC are: #1 Michael Forman”
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