testimonials

“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you and congratulate you on a superb job this morning at Grand Rounds. You made the Music School proud! I love the fact that you have the ability to speak clinically about music and at the same time, bring humanity and beauty to our art form! When I’ve spoken to a few of my Lighthouse colleagues, they have exclaimed about your knowledge and presentation. Thank you and know how valued you are.”

 Dr. Leslie Jones
Director, The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
at Lighthouse International

“Bravo and many thanks for your work with the Vocal Ensemble last evening. First, the students really enjoyed your exercises, your explanations, your demonstrations; they finished wanting to know more. Secondly, they could hear, as could Dalia and I, the immediate results in tone quality of the whole group. Thirdly, it was nice to see you work in your specialty—your positive energy, knowledge, passion—all came through so very clearly.”

Dr. Leslie Jones
Director, The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
at Lighthouse International

“Charlotte is my secret weapon! Her honesty and support have given me a better understanding and awareness of my vocal habits, as well as the confidence needed to pursue my goals as a musical theatre performer and vocal musician.

The techniques she has introduced to me continue to keep my instrument healthy and free of tension. Since I began studying with her, my voice has achieved an increased range and better flexibility. Charlotte thoroughly enjoys what she does; she wants her students to succeed and sound their best!”

Amy Polumbo
Little Mermaid, Disney World

“Charlotte Surkin is one of the nicest, warmest, most charming and down to earth people one could ever hope to meet. She is a wonderful performer and a dedicated and knowledgeable voice teacher. Charlotte is one of The New York Singing Teacher’s Distinguished Voice Professionals, having completed the five-course curriculum of anatomy, acoustics, vocal health, repertoire and pedagogy. Her quest for knowledge is on going and her creativity is evident in the interesting and entertaining concerts and CD’s she has performed and produced. I am blessed to have Charlotte as my friend and colleague.”

Janet Pranschke
Past President, The New York Singing Teachers’ Association
Director, NYSTA’s Professional Development Program

“Charlotte Surkin is one of those rare singers and teachers who values the ongoing process of both being a teacher and a student. She uses her extraordinary intuitive powers and acquired scientific knowledge to help each student find their way in this very subjective field of singing, and she does this with kindness and generosity.”

Josephine Mongiardo
President, New York Singing Teachers Association (NYSTA)

“The interest and individual care that Charlotte puts into nurturing and/or mentoring each of her students is truly remarkable. Her extensive knowledge of the physiology of singing benefits her students greatly. I hear positive results week after week, year after year, with her Lighthouse students who are visually impaired.”

Dr. Leslie Jones
Director, The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
at Lighthouse International

“After just one year of vocal training with Charlotte, I have already heard and felt an extremely positive change in my voice. The new placement I have found for sound has not only improved my entire tonal quality, but it has also led me to discover a whole new, healthy way of singing.”

Haley Carlucci
Maria in West Side Story, Broadway 2009 Revival